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Richard Gisel

Downingtown

Summary

Dynamic procurement professional with over 20 years of experience at USM Inc., excelling in supplier sourcing and relationship management. Proven track record in reducing costs through strategic negotiations and fostering customer satisfaction. Strong communicator with a commitment to quality and compliance, ensuring successful operations in diverse environments.

Overview

31
31
years of professional experience

Work History

Buyer /Project Procurement Manager

USM Inc.
04.2001 - 04.2025
  • Conduct cold searches to hire new suppliers, while maintaining long-term supplier relationships with existing supplier/vendor database to establish quality performance and competitive pricing.
  • Collaborated with operations teams to best understand each customer's needs and determine supplier requirements.
  • Reduced procurement costs through strategic sourcing, competitive bidding, and effective negotiations.
  • Developed strong relationships with suppliers to secure favorable pricing terms and conditions for the company's benefit.
  • Maintained a comprehensive database of supplier information, including contact details, capabilities, pricing, and requested and collected the required insurance coverage.

Food Service Director

Linton's Food Management Services
07.1994 - 02.2001


  • Responsible for hiring of staff and drivers to provide daily operations and ensure timely preparation and delivery of meals for various offsite customers.
  • Maintained high standards of cleanliness and food sanitation to ensure compliance with county health department and HACCP regulations.
  • Monitored food quality and freshness during all stages of preparation, storage, and transportation to client locations from the Norristown meal service center to ensure safe and satisfying dining experiences for our varied customer base.
  • Strived to improved customer satisfaction by implementing appetizing menu options for those customers with unrestricted diets as well as customers with specialized medical dietary needs, approved in conjunction with guidance from the company's Registered Dietician.

Education

Associate of Science - Business Administration

Delaware County Community College
Media, PA

Skills

  • Multi-tasking strength
  • Supplier sourcing and relationship management
  • Team approach to achieving the best customer satisfaction
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Over 20 years experience in purchasing, negotiating, sourcing of both goods and services, and onboarding and hiring of staff and suppliers

Timeline

Buyer /Project Procurement Manager

USM Inc.
04.2001 - 04.2025

Food Service Director

Linton's Food Management Services
07.1994 - 02.2001

Associate of Science - Business Administration

Delaware County Community College

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