Kurt Erick
Cheltenham
Summary
Highly motivated Procurement and Sourcing Professional with extensive experience in operational management, tactical sourcing, and vendor negotiations. Proven track record of supervising high-performing buying teams and managing complex multi-site trade projects (HVAC, electrical, plumbing, interior and exterior services). Adept at building strategic supplier relationships, driving compliance, and negotiating competitive pricing to maximize profit margins without sacrificing quality or productivity.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Buyer / Tactical Sourcing
USM, Inc. (An EMCOR Company)
08.2013 - Current
- Team Leadership: Supervise and mentor a team of five or more buyers, providing strategic guidance on sourcing requests for interior and exterior services and various technical trades.
- Vendor Management: Negotiate pricing, manage contract concerns, and execute all supplier paperwork regarding compliance, pricing structures, and performance metrics.
- Technical Communication: Speak fluently with suppliers regarding technical scopes of work (SOW) and production rates to ensure alignment and accurate project execution
- Operational Support: Partner closely with operations to quickly resolve supplier service issues, manage replacements, and prevent gaps in service quality.
- Problem Solving: Actively identify potential sourcing bottlenecks and suggest actionable solutions to maintain high productivity across multiple fronts.
Procurement Specialist – Trades / Strategic Sourcing
09.2009 - 08.2013
- Cross-Functional Expertise: Managed sourcing for multiple trade disciplines, including electrical, retrofits, interior/exterior repair, plumbing, HVAC, and kitchen equipment.
- Project Leadership: Served as the lead specialist for major trades projects and national rollouts, ensuring timely execution and cross-training team members to expand department capabilities.
- Compliance & Testing: Selected as a key member of the EFS testing team; collaborated directly with the EMCOR Compliance Department on high-profile accounts, including Auto Club Group/AAA.
- Contract Negotiation: Standardized supplier paperwork and successfully negotiated terms to secure competitive rates while mitigating contract risks.
Account Coordinator – Trades
Bed Bath & Beyond Account
02.2003 - 09.2009
- Project Procurement: Sourced and vetted qualified suppliers for capital expenditure (Capex), remodel, relamp, and lighting retrofit projects.
- Financial Management: Negotiated supplier pricing to consistently meet or exceed company profit margin targets.
- End-to-End Project Management: Oversaw projects from initial supplier procurement through full execution, ensuring timely billing and financial closeout for both suppliers and the client.
- Compliance Oversight: Enforced strict company guidelines, managing compliance documentation and project-specific certifications for all engaged suppliers.
Education
Bachelor of Arts (BA) - Organizational Business Management
Eastern College
Saint Davids, PASkills
- Strategic & Tactical Sourcing for interior and exterior services
- Vendor Negotiation & Contracting
- Team Leadership & Supervision
- Facilities Maintenance & Trades (HVAC, Electrical, Plumbing)
- Supplier Compliance & Risk Management
- Project Management (Capex & Remodels)
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Cost Reduction & Margin Optimization
Certification
EMCOR leadership training.
Timeline
Senior Buyer / Tactical Sourcing
USM, Inc. (An EMCOR Company)
08.2013 - Current
Procurement Specialist – Trades / Strategic Sourcing
09.2009 - 08.2013
Account Coordinator – Trades
Bed Bath & Beyond Account
02.2003 - 09.2009
Bachelor of Arts (BA) - Organizational Business Management
Eastern College