Patrick Bennett

Results-driven Senior Buyer, US Navy Veteran, and Michigan Tech Alumnus with 20+ years of elite end-to-end procurement, material planning, and high-tech supply chain experience. Proven track record capturing $1M+ in total cost savings through aggressive global sourcing, bulk agreements, blanket orders, and supplier consolidation. Expert in managing complex Bills of Materials (BOMs) for advanced electronics, semiconductor-aligned accounts, and technical instrumentation.

Highly skilled at collaborating with cross-functional software and project engineering teams to source complex hardware while utilizing modern digital tools to streamline workflows and resolve complex invoice discrepancies.

Senior Buyer - TELEDYNE TECHNOLOGIES, INC. - Englewood, CO

(2018-07)

Direct a high-dollar $3M–$5M annual production and R&D spend portfolio for advanced data monitoring networks and technical hardware instrumentation.

• Procure enterprise-grade server platforms and high-mix technical hardware, collaborating directly with Project Managers and Software Engineers to ensure exact hardware configuration specifications and zero assembly downtime.
• Manage high-value semiconductor-aligned accounts and electro-mechanical component portfolios, establishing robust, high-integrity supplier relationships.
• Leverage JIRA and OCR data systems to streamline engineering workflows, track engineering change orders, and support rigorous manufacturing compliance documentation.
• Utilize corporate ERP frameworks alongside iValua to run strategic sourcing events, compare complex supplier bids, and efficiently resolve historical invoice discrepancies.
• Deeply analyze digital MRP inputs, Planned Orders, and Purchase Agreement Reports to anticipate supply spikes and ensure total data tracking integrity.
• Partner directly with Research & Development and Manufacturing Engineering teams to review, validate, and execute complex ECO implementations during high-speed new product rollouts.
• Oversee annual Supplier Evaluations and lead the Material Review Board (MRB) process to isolate discrepant materials, enforce corrective actions, and secure maximum vendor credits.

Procurement Manager - ADVANCED DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY INTERNATIONAL (ADTI, LLC) - Temecula, CA

(2008-12 - 2018-07)

Directed high-dollar strategic sourcing and material control frameworks supporting R&D and high-volume tech manufacturing operations.

• Negotiated and managed vendor portfolios for complex computing hardware, processing units, server-adjacent electronics, PCBs, PCAs, LEDs, power systems, and custom cabling.
• Deployed targeted RFQs, blanket agreements, and strategic contract structures to heavily reduce raw material acquisition costs and protect company margins.
• Re-engineered domestic and international freight programs, establishing a competitive 10+ carrier quoting structure that slashed freight spend by $250K+.
• Created and audited manufacturing Bills of Materials (BOM), seamlessly migrating vital ECR/ECO parameters into the corporate ERP core.
• Built the foundational Supplier Evaluation framework that directly supported and secured the company's ongoing ISO 9001 quality certifications.

Raw Materials Buyer - ALPHATEC SPINE, INCORPORATED - Carlsbad, CA

(2008-01 - 2008-12)

Orchestrated high-speed material planning and inventory management for specialized technical manufacturing lines embedded directly with the New Product Development Team.

• Captured $378K in documented savings over a 12-month period utilizing aggressive sourcing matrices and bulk contract structures.
• Collaborated with Quality Assurance to audit, qualify, and onboard technical raw material vendors in a fast-paced manufacturing setting.

Buyer / Lead Materials Handler - VERTEX PHARMACEUTICALS - San Diego, CA

(2000-06 - 2007-12)

Accelerated through a series of key promotions across manufacturing logistics, asset handling, and professional procurement tracks.

• Captured $166K in cost savings as a Buyer by consolidating vendors, utilizing preferred supplier networks, and automating blanket distributions.
• Supervised Materials Handlers; coordinated global freight, LTL shipping, custom multi-million dollar delicate instrument packing, and logistics tracking.
• Served as Lead Electro-Mechanical Technician troubleshooting prototype equipment, managing component kits, and writing assembly SOPs.

Fire Control Technician (FC2) / Workcenter Supervisor - UNITED STATES NAVY - San Diego, CA

(1993-01 - 1999-01)

• Supervised the operation, maintenance, and technical readiness of two multi-million dollar advanced missile systems, including the NATO Seasparrow and Rolling Airframe Missile Systems.
• Awarded the Navy Achievement Medal for exceptional technical support and hardware readiness during system installations.

Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Social Science, Option: Science, Technology, and Society (Minor: Economics) - Michigan Technological University

Advanced Electronics "A" School & Specialty "C" Schools - United States Navy