Page George

About Page George

With over two decades of experience in the manufacturing industry, I specialize in…

Experience

1. Procurement Manager

   Oldcastle Lawn & Garden, Inc

   Sep 2022 — Present · US

   Major Responsibilities:I took charge of coordinating with contractors and FEMA to acquire free or low-cost raw materials for our operations. I personally engaged with suppliers to ensure a steady supply of forest products, catering to our plant\'s requirements in Georgia and Florida. Additionally, I oversaw the recruitment and training of new team members to bolster the effectiveness of our procurement team. In my role, I conducted comprehensive market research to identify and establish connections with new vendors, effectively reducing expenses and strengthening our supply network.Key Deliverables:• Identified and formed connections with new suppliers to lower procurement costs.• Enhanced sourcing efficiency by collaborating with FEMA and cleanup contractors’ post-storm, ensuring cost-effective purchases. • Improved team competency and operational efficiency by implementing training programs for procurement staff. • Oversaw procurement processes aligned with organizational goals and financial limits, from sourcing to purchasing.

Education

• Georgia Southwestern State University

  Bachelor’s Degree

  1982 — 1986

Skills

• Building Materials
• Budgets
• Strategic Planning
• Program Management
• Logistics Management
• Six Sigma
• Contract Negotiation
• Negotiation
• Budgeting
• Continuous Improvement
• Purchasing
• Process Improvement
• P&L Management
• Leadership
• Logistics
• Sales Management
• Manufacturing
• Erp
• Management
• Team Building
• Inventory Management
• Business Process Improvement
• Operations Management