This document is a resume for Samuel J. George highlighting his experience in purchasing, logistics, and production operations over 30 years. It summarizes his roles coordinating supplier negotiations and relationships, scheduling production, negotiating freight rates, and implementing quality and safety programs. His most recent role is as a Corporate Buyer and Strategic Sourcing manager at Arrow International where he leads relationships with global suppliers and exceeds cost reduction goals.

1. SAMUEL J. GEORGE
2546 HALLECK DRIVE • WHITEHALL, PA 18052 • (610) 433-2466 •
SAMUELJGEORGE@HOTMAIL.COM
PROFILE
PURCHASING/LOGISTICS professional, with additional background in manufacturing production
operations as a multi-skilled operator. Advanced supplier negotiations experience, customer service interactions,
and coordination of activities with other functions. Assignments include individual contributor and supervisory
roles over the course of a successful career. Computer capability in practical business applications. QS 9000
Auditor. Consistently high-rated performer, viewed as exceptionally dependable, honest and trustworthy,
approaching tasks with high energy. Ability to develop effective internal customer and supplier relationships,
interacting with a diverse workforce, able to balance multiple priorities, and function effectively as a trouble
shooter/problem solver. Proud member of a topnotch workforce, trained and operating in an “associate/total
team” environment, driven by quality (ISO 9001/QS-9000, 14000), safety, cost control, production, and
customer service goals.
SKILLS
 Scheduling Multiple Production Areas
 Freight Rates – LTL & Local & Other
 New Product/R&D Materials Planning
 Pricing Negotiations
 Production Supervisor
 Team Leader/ Training New Employees
 SAP, QAD, Microsoft Office
 Warehousing
 Material Handling
 Quality Inspection/Audit
 Safety Programs
 Recycling Programs
EDUCATION
• Lehigh Carbon Community College - Candidate for Certificate in Business Management
• ISM Member
• Company – sponsored materials and logistics seminars and workshops
• QS9000 Internal Auditor Training – Certified
• QS9000 Training
• ISO 14000 Training
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
June 2004–Present Arrow International Reading, PA
Corporate Buyer / Strategic Sourcing
 Develop sourcing strategies, negotiate contracts, and lead strategic relationships with suppliers for nine (9)
manufacturing and distribution locations worldwide.
 Consistently exceed delivery, service, as well as cost reduction goals.
 Craft RFQs, develop processes and applications of the technology to reduce total cost and maximize the benefit to
Arrow International.
 Work in close collaboration with New Product Development, Engineering & Marketing on new product designs in
the area of strategic sourcing.
 Perform quality audits and evaluate new suppliers.
 Support ISO 13845 – Manufacture of Medical Devices

2.  Continuous cost saving projects from 2004 – present
 Support 8 Teleflex Business Units - Anesthesia, Cardiac Care, Interventional Access, OEM, Respiratory, Surgical,
Urology, Vascular
 Sourcing Manager for Metals support Teleflex Business Units. Annual Spend for Metals $ 52,000,000
 Procurement Manager for Packaging support Teleflex Business Units. Annual Spend for Packaging $ 60,000,000
 Support all Teleflex Business Units with Metal Commodities (Over 40 Sites Globally)
December 2003–June 2004 ConAgra Foods Allentown, PA
Logistics Coordinator
 Scheduling freight carriers
 Freight rates – LTL, Local, and Other
 Scheduling railcars
 Wiring all truck load shipments
 Scheduling customer pick-ups
 Pricing negotiations
 Material handling
 Setting up appointments
December 1986–June 2003 PolyOne Bethlehem, PA
Purchasing & Logistics Coordinator
 Broad and diverse role in Purchasing, Scheduling, Safety Management for all Plant operations, Materials
System Operation in support of flexible high volume production requirements.
 Negotiated pricing with carriers and vendors
 Supply base optimization
 Performed scheduling duties for all production lines, blenders, and driers.
 Coordinated with freight carriers for customer deliveries.
 Controlled purchasing budget, including pigments, additives, packaging, resin materials, and office
supplies.
 Coordinated and negotiated with multiple departments to achieve and maintain 99.7% on-time delivery
annually.
 Input purchasing data and performed troubleshooting during implementation and new systems
installation.
 Initiated and implemented plant recycling program with savings over $35 thousand/year.
December 1983–December 1986 PolyOne Bethlehem, PA
Senior Color Technician
 Key member of production staff, selected to lead the skill-based-pay team of 70 employees, tasked with
reinforcing and strengthening production’s contribution to outstanding on-time customer delivery.
 Responsible for setup, operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting all engineered material process
equipment (twin-screw and single-screw).
 Defined skill standards for production associates and support personnel, implementing pay scales plant
wide.
 Ensured production schedule achievement and applied materials and logistics background to quality
control and material handling activities.

3.  Supervised 15 associates; completed performance evaluations, assigned work schedules, training, and
scheduled a 2 building/ 3 shift operation.