Will Geissel

About Will Geissel

Key Achievements & Leadership Highlights2020 Ben Marcus Humanitarian Award Winner – Recognized for outstanding contributions to community and corporate social responsibility.Proven Leadership in Hospitality Procurement – 25 Years experience managing complex sourcing strategies and vendor relationships across multiple categories.Expert in Vendor Negotiations & Contracting – Skilled in securing favorable terms and driving cost efficiencies for national and regional programs.Comprehensive Category Management – Oversight of procurement for:Food & Beverage: COP, produce, seafood, dairy, specialty foodsBeverage: Alcoholic and non-alcoholicCapX - Equipment - Kitchen, HVAC, Rooms, Operational Services: Staffing, night cleaning, security, ATM, interior plants, elevator modernization & maintenance, water treatment, pool & spa chemicals, pest control, waste managementF & B Non-Foods: China, silverware, glassware, kitchen equipmentLinens & Amenities: Bedding, terry, F&B linen, guest amenitiesLaundry & Uniforms: Hotel Laundry, Dry cleaning, uniformsOther Services: Office supplies, armored car service, HVAC, landscaping, fleet management, chemicals, audio/visual, restoration (metal, stone, wood)Supplier Diversity Advocate – Actively developing and expanding a Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) supplier network.Data-Driven Decision Making – Skilled in leveraging savings metrics, reporting, and best practices to optimize procurement strategies.

Experience

1. Vice President, Procurement & Laundry Operations

   Marcus Hotels & Resorts

   Jan 2021 — Present · Milwaukee, WI, US

Education

• Lebanon Valley College

  Business Management

  1983 — 1986

Skills

• Catering
• Hotels
• Cost Reduction Management
• Budgeting
• Contract Negotiation
• Account Management
• Forecasting
• Business Planning
• Budgets
• Hospitality
• Data Analysis
• Six Sigma
• Rfp
• Purchasing
• Mbe