KEVIN KISH
Seven Valleys
Summary
Purchasing and operations executive with more than 25 years of progressive leadership directing procurement, inventory management, forecasting, budgeting, supplier partnerships, and purchasing operations across manufacturing and food production environments. Known for building high-performing purchasing organizations, developing people, strengthening supplier relationships, improving inventory performance, reducing operating costs, and implementing processes that support exceptional customer service and operational excellence. Earlier career experience with McCormick & Company provides extensive food manufacturing and food procurement experience.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Purchasing Manager / Department Head
Mercury Electronics
Manchester, PA
11.2025 - Current
- Oversaw procurement strategies to optimize purchasing department performance. Led supplier management initiatives to improve operational efficiency. Directed forecasting and inventory planning efforts to align with organizational goals.
- Coach and develop purchasing professionals while driving accountability and continuous improvement.
- Facilitated alignment of purchasing initiatives with operational and financial targets through partnership with executive leadership.
- Developed and maintained strategic partnerships through effective negotiation of supplier pricing and service agreements.
Director Supply Chain
Trans Air Manufacturing
Dallastown, PA
08.2019 - 11.2025
- Directed purchasing, planning, logistics, inventory control, and supplier management.
- Improved inventory accuracy during COVID while maintaining uninterrupted production.
- Implemented 3PL strategy reducing freight costs and improving efficiency.
- Delivered more than $150K in annual indirect cost savings.
- Streamlined inventory management processes using advanced data analytics tools.
- Established relationships with key suppliers to negotiate favorable terms and improve service levels.
- Directed logistics operations to ensure timely delivery of goods while minimizing costs.
Site Purchasing Manager
Novares
Felton, PA
08.2018 - 08.2019
- Managed purchasing operations supporting automotive manufacturing.
- Managed vendor relationships, ensuring compliance with quality standards and delivery schedules.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to streamline procurement processes and improve efficiency.
Purchasing Manager
Dreumex USA
York, PA
11.2017 - 08.2018
- Led purchasing operations, supplier negotiations, and inventory planning.
- Purchased new products and oversaw inventory stocking and availability.
- Performed monthly reconciliation of open purchasing orders.
- Analyzed market trends and adjusted procurement strategies accordingly for optimal results.
Purchasing Manager
American Cooling Technology
York, PA
07.2015 - 11.2017
- Managed purchasing, sourcing, supplier relationships, and inventory planning.
- Developed risk management strategies to mitigate potential disruptions in the supply chain.
- Ensured compliance with corporate policies and applicable regulations governing procurement activities, mitigating company risks.
Senior Buyer
Becton Dickinson
Sparks, MD
09.2002 - 06.2015
- Managed strategic commodities and long-term supplier partnerships.
- Led strategic sourcing initiatives to optimize supplier relationships and reduce procurement costs.
- Developed and implemented category management strategies to enhance purchasing efficiency and effectiveness.
Buyer
McCormick & Company
Hunt Valley, MD
08.1991 - 09.2002
- Progressed from the production floor into purchasing.
- Managed procurement of packaging materials, specialty flavors, cheese powders, food ingredients, and chemicals.
- Partnered with production, quality, operations, and suppliers to support world-class food manufacturing.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Business Management
Penn State University
York PASkills
- 25 years of Purchasing & Supply Chain Leadership
- Department Head responsible for Purchasing Operations
- Budget Planning & Forecasting
- Inventory Management & Demand Planning
- Food Manufacturing & Procurement Experience
- Vendor Contract Negotiations
- Team Leadership & Development
- Cost Reduction & Process Improvement
- Executive Collaboration
- Contract negotiation
- Cost reduction
- Supplier negotiation
- Procurement process improvement
Certification
APICS - CPIM Expired
Timeline
Purchasing Manager / Department Head
Mercury Electronics
11.2025 - Current
Director Supply Chain
Trans Air Manufacturing
08.2019 - 11.2025
Site Purchasing Manager
Novares
08.2018 - 08.2019
Purchasing Manager
Dreumex USA
11.2017 - 08.2018
Purchasing Manager
American Cooling Technology
07.2015 - 11.2017
Senior Buyer
Becton Dickinson
09.2002 - 06.2015
Buyer
McCormick & Company
08.1991 - 09.2002
Bachelor of Arts - Business Management
Penn State University