David Beck

EXECUTIVE PROFILE Procurement and contract governance leader trusted to safeguard high value defense programs and regulated industrial operations. Experienced managing $230M+ in contract value while protecting margins, enforcing ITAR and DFARS compliance, strengthening supplier accountability, and delivering multimillion dollar cost improvements in mission critical environments. Recognized for disciplined execution, financial stewardship, and operational stability. Open to permanent or contract leadership roles supporting stable, performance driven organizations. KEY CAREER ACHIEVEMENTS · Managed $230M+ enterprise procurement portfolio across multi site manufacturing operations. · Negotiated $2.5M in vendor payment discounts in 2025 representing highest annual performance. · Reduced inventory exposure by $4M through strategic inventory optimization initiatives. · Generated more than $2M in annual cost savings through sourcing discipline and vendor negotiations. · Directed enterprise outage sourcing initiatives across large scale mill operations. · Strengthened supplier governance and contract compliance across complex manufacturing environments. CORE COMPETENCIES Strategic Sourcing | Contract Governance | ITAR | DFARS | FAR | ISO Compliance | Defense Manufacturing | Cost Optimization | Supplier Performance Management | Program Margin Protection SYSTEMS AND PLATFORMS ARIBA | SAP | ERP Procurement Systems | Procurement Analytics | ISO Compliance Systems

Managed $230M+ enterprise contract portfolio across multi site mill operations. Directed annual outage sourcing strategy coordinating internal and external labor resources. Negotiated vendor payment structures delivering $2.5M in prompt payment discounts in 2025. Strengthened ISO governance and contract compliance documentation standards. Stabilized critical spare parts strategy to safeguard operational uptime. Enhanced contract governance practices reducing ambiguity and supplier risk exposure.

Directed enterprise sourcing strategy for U.S. and foreign naval defense assemblies. Governed high value mechanical and electrical MIL SPEC procurement portfolios. Ensured full compliance with ITAR, DFARS, FAR, EAR and ISO regulatory frameworks. Structured contract negotiations protecting program margins and mitigating risk exposure. Institutionalized supplier performance standards improving accountability. Led cross functional execution alignment across Engineering, Quality and Production leadership.

Developed auditable cost models and manufacturing plans supporting naval defense programs. Interpreted complex technical drawings ensuring pricing integrity and scope precision. Forecasted material demand and cost escalation aligned with contract schedules. Integrated procurement strategy with production timelines to protect delivery performance. Maintained strict adherence to ISO and defense compliance documentation standards. Supported margin protection through disciplined cost modeling and sourcing controls.

Supported Defense Logistics Agency contracts and U.S. Navy vessel programs. Processed RFQs and managed customer purchase orders. Identified replacements for obsolete shipboard components and provided technical support. Conducted internal ISO audits and supported compliance initiatives.

Led purchasing and warehouse operations supporting manufacturing and maintenance functions. Reduced inventory exposure by $4M across more than 3,000 vendors. Implemented KanBan and barcode systems improving inventory control. Delivered more than $2M in annual cost savings initiatives.

Managed major industrial accounts delivering MRO sourcing solutions. Designed mechanical transmission systems and supported emergency breakdown sourcing. Conducted cost reduction analysis improving customer operating margins.