Paul Graff

About Paul Graff

Sea-Bird Scientific is the world’s largest developer and manufacturer of products for the measurement of salinity, temperature, pressure, dissolved oxygen, fluorescence, nutrients and related oceanographic parameters in marine waters. Sea-Bird Scientific offer products with unparalleled precision and accuracy to support best-in-class oceanography and climate science.My leadership of teams has been in fast paced environments that are always under pressure to source and deliver goods on time and meet deadlines. It is important to be fluid and flexible in managing sourcing and supply chain operations. Quick decision making and having the ability to multitask are important skillsets for this type of position.I am very strategic and collaborative to utilize talent to meet challenges sourcing domestic and global products. I rely on building relationships and building a collaborative, mission driven team through communication, expectations, and shareholder thought process. I look for vendor partnerships, and ethically leverage suppliers to place the organization in the best cost strategy position. It is important to minimize risk and place the organization in best position for positive cash flow and continued growth.

Experience

1. Global Commodity Manager

   Sea-Bird Scientific

   Jan 2025 — Present · Bellevue, WA, US

   Drive strategic supply chain initiatives related to products and service requirements. Cost reduction focus through global sourcing, outsourcing, insourcing and driving overall supply chain guidance in line with both Sea-Bird and Veralto strategy. Partner with and support Research and Development, Production, Engineering, Sales, and Product Management, and other Veralto Operating Companies. Manage key supplier relationships, construct and negotiate critical supply contracts, analyze market data, evaluate supply alternatives and craft negotiating strategies. Participate in design reviews with R&D and suppliers on manufacturability and raw material selection to achieve the most optimal component / service cost. Support, monitor, and evaluate, projects ensuring policies and procedures regarding compliance, commitments, early involvement, supplier selection, supplier evaluation, and supplier development are implemented. Deliver favorable Net Material and Indirect Purchase Price Variance (PPV) by working with current supply base and sourcing new partners, while ensuring highest quality of products/services. Drive reduction of sole source risk within supply chain to elevate on-time delivery and pursue consolidation of supply base where prudent to maximize cost savings opportunities. Lead annual supplier business reviews with strategic suppliers. Represent the Sea-Bird cross functional team in the review and provide feedback to enhance supplier relations in the areas of on-time delivery, cost, inventory reduction, and favorable payment terms. Monitor supply chain risk by managing risk assessments and taking effective countermeasures to reduce overall risk. Provide guidance to team members to enhance the strategic approach to supply chain.

Education

• University of Mary

  Master of Management, Management

  2007 — 2008

• University of Mary

  Master of Business Administration (MBA), Business Administration and Management, General

  2005 — 2008

• University of Mary

  Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Business Administration and Management, General

  2003 — 2005

Skills

• Telephony
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Fiber Optics
• Broadband
• Negotiation
• Financial Reporting
• Customer Service
• Project Planning
• Strategic Planning
• Time Management
• Software Documentation
• Troubleshooting
• Team Building
• Management
• Program Management
• Warehousing
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Office
• Employee Training
• Forecasting
• Cable Television
• Budgets
• Finance
• Inventory Management
• Inventory Control
• Project Management
• Voip
• Business Development
• Call Centers
• Leadership
• Training
• Integrated Marketing
• Purchasing
• Process Improvement
• Telecommunications
• Account Management
• Cabling
• Contract Negotiation
• Financial Modeling
• Change Management