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.