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Mark Paulson

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Sr. Procurement Manager, Engineering at Ferrara Candy Company
📍 Greater Chicago Area, United States

Mark Paulson is a seasoned procurement manager at Ferrara, specializing in contract negotiations for capital equipment within the food industry. He has a proven track record of generating annual savings of up to $8 million on a $100M+ spend. Colleagues have described him as a real team player with a strong grasp of inventory control, and he holds a BBA from The University of Texas at Austin.

Mark co-developed custom MRP and capital project tracking systems, showcasing his expertise beyond procurement.

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Experience
36 Years
Current Role
Sr. Procurement Manager, Engineering
Job Level
Middle
Location
Greater Chicago Area, United States
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Capital Equipment
His current role and previous experience at Greencore are focused on capital equipment procurement for the food industry.
Vendor Negotiations
A core skill mentioned throughout his experience, focusing on securing favorable pricing, terms, rebates, and payment discounts.
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Career

Work history

6-2020
Sr. Procurement Manager, Engineering
Ferrara Candy Company
7-2018 - 5-2020
Sr. Procurement Manager
Aryzta
2-2014 - 12-2017
Sr. Category Manager
Greencore
12-2009 - 1-2014
Director of Purchasing
R.R. Street and Co., Inc.
5-2007 - 3-2010
Purchasing Manager
Bridgeview Aerosol
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Education
5-1980 - 4-1986
BBA
The University of Texas at Austin
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