1. Scott R. Melanson
5106 Spike Horn Drive New Port Richey, FL 34653 smelanson77@verizon.net 727-243-6652
Results oriented professional experienced in sourcing, category management,and negotiations. Interested in
obtaining a challenging position in Strategic Sourcing, Materials Management, Supply Chain Management, or
other related fields that will allow me to use my numerous years of experiences and skills to enhance financial
stability and growth within a dynamic,team-oriented environment.
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
Negotiations Cost Analysis Project Management
Supplier Relations Category Management Sourcing
WORK HISTORY
AAR Aerostructures and Interiors May 2016- Present
AAR Corporation is a leading provider of diverse products and services to the commercial aviation and
government and defense industries. The Aerostructures and Interiors division provides fully designed and
engineered composite components and full interiors to customers such as Boeing, Gulfstream, and
Bombardier.
Senior Procurement Specialist-Contract positions(June 2014-September2014, May 2013-July 2013)
 Responsible for sourcing Capital Equipment, machining services, and special project materials to
support build to print composite manufacturer. Strategic sourcing of inventory items for composite
programs for OEM’s, including Boeing, Gulfstream, and Sikorsky.
Oversee MRO program. Including managing in house VMI program for consumable production supplies. Key
team member for corporation wide plant supplies sourcing project. Manage multiple facilities related
maintenance and improvement projects reporting to top management.
Trinity Services Group 2014-May 2016
TSG is a leader in essential support services for secure facilities. Trinity is one of the largest providers of
correctional food services in the United States, Puerto Rico, and US Virgin Islands with combined operations
serving nearly 300,000 inmates daily.
Buyer
 Develop and implement commodity strategies for Indirect Materials and services used by all servicing
units in the field. Categories include office supplies, kitchen equipment, chemicals, and disposable
kitchen wares.
 Assist Commissary division by maintaining numerous menus and ordering forms used by Florida state
facilities and visiting parks.

2. Key Accomplishments
 Complete and deploy category strategy for office supplies resulting in 19% cost reduction.
Communicate strategy to all field units and regional teams.
 Develop Disposable Kitchen ware strategy from a regional to national approach resulting in a
16% cost reduction.
Pall Corporation 2000 – 2013
Pall is a Fortune 1000 materials science and engineering company with the broadest filtration, separation and
purification capabilities in the world serving the health care, biotechnology, pharmaceutical, semiconductor,
and municipal drinking water, aerospace andindustrial manufacturing markets.
Global Category Manager 2007 - 2013
• Develop and manage strategic sourcing plans for $92 Million in spend in the following
categories: Supplies and Small Value Equipment, Building Maintenance and Repair, Equipment Maintenance
and Repair, and Utilities. These categories include Office Supplies, Consumable indirect production supplies,
and laboratory consumables.
• Drive category plans in Western Hemisphere, Europe and Asia by engaging International
Procurement Offices and Key stake holders in each region.
• Create and communicate key performance indicators to Senior Management team.
• Program Manager for Enterprise wide installation of all Ariba tools.
 Collaborate with Stake Holders to identify cost savings projects, including the formation of site
teams to improve the Procure to Pay process for all categories managed.
Key Accomplishments
• 14% cost reduction in MRO/tool crib operations in Western Hemisphere.
• Reduction in labor force with implementation of VMI programs
• 22% Utilities cost reduction.
• Improved Procure to Pay process with implementation of Ariba SaaS.
Purchasing Supervisor-Small Business Liaison Officer 2004 - 2007
• Ensure Purchasing Policies and Procedures are followed and maintained in accordance with
FAR and DFAR requirements. Review contractcommitments over $25,000.
• Direct, Coach, and Lead team of nine procurement professionals, including development of

3. performance goals and completion of annual performance evaluations. Update and maintain Purchasing
Manual and Policies to drive competitive bid processes as well as train Purchasing Staff and all new Pall
employees through New Employee orientation presentations.
• Develop and maintain Small Business procurement plans to meet the requirements of
Government contracts. Includes developing comprehensive spend plans for OEM and Government
procurement entities.
• Attend Trade Shows and Business development meetings to build Small Business program and
identify new sources.
Key Accomplishments
• Successful CPSR reviews and audit by Defence Contract Administration Agency
• Annual cost reductions of 10% or more over the 3 year period.
• $129,000 cost reduction through a reverse auction for metal forgings.
Principle Buyer/Buyer 2000 – 2004
• Solicit bid packages from Supply Chain for various spend categories including Maintenance
Repair and Operation supplies, raw materials, hardware components, and high value valve components.
• Negotiate long term contracts with strategic supply partners, including Capital Equipment
purchases and leases.
• Developed cost saving strategies using Value Stream mapping, Kaizen Events, and Supplier
symposiums.
• Work with cross functional Engineering and Costing teams to reduce cost and provide pricing
data for new business bid packages as well as early supplier involvement.
Key Accomplishments
• Implemented Vendor Managed Inventory systems in tool crib and maintenance areas.
• Negotiated Capital Equipment purchases for multi-year contract for 5 complex
machining centers.
• Improved procurement to pay process and contract estimating through Kaizen events
and value stream mapping exercises.

4. Rocap, a division of Sabratek 1997 – 2000
A leading producer of medical devices originated in Woburn, Massachusetts. Expanded production to
Orlando facility in 1997.
Material Control Supervisor
• Accountable for all material movement activities including warehouse functions, shipping,
receiving, and purchasing. Staffing of all functions were direct reports.
• Import/Export specialist.
Key Accomplishments
 Decreased product packaging cost by $135,000 through a competitive bid process.
 Hired, trained, and coached all warehouse, logistics, and support staff across three shifts.
 Maintained raw material and indirect material needs during rapid start up of production.
 Ensured backup systems and machinery were maintained for Class 1000 clean room
environment.
EDUCATION
University of Massachusetts, Lowell MA. Electrical Engineering program.
Pasco Hernando Community College-Supervisor Training Program.
CERTIFICATIONS
Certified Purchasing Manager (C.P.M.) – Institute for Supply ManagementInc.
Accredited Purchasing Practitioner (A.P.P.) - Institute for Supply Management Inc.
SYSTEMS EXPERTISE
Oracle, SAP, MAPICS, Lotus Notes, Outlook, Ariba Contracts, Ariba Sourcing, Ariba Procure to Pay, Microsoft
Office-Excel, Word, PowerPoint.