CAREER SUMMARY Driven, results-oriented professional with more than 11 years of experience in procuring services, technology, and production commodities. Superior negotiating skills gained through purchasing and sales management experience, with track record of working with engineering, manufacturing and shipping teams to meet deadlines. Exceptional project management skills. Experienced coordinating efforts of suppliers (global and local), OEM manufacturers, federal and state government agencies and distribution personnel to satisfy internal/external clients. Consistently maintain supply chain flow, thus minimizing downtime and maximizing productivity. Recognized as a focused, practical thinker who is willing to devote time and energy to accomplish outstanding results. Team player with demonstrated ability to adapt easily to new commodities and environments. Strong people skills. Self confident and posed in interactions across all business hierarchies; a persuasive and effective communicator both written and oral. Achieved reputation as a broadminded individual who co-workers are drawn to as a problem solver, troubleshooter and mediator. Enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, where managing multiple tasks simultaneously is the norm. Fluent in Microsoft Office including Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher and Word.

Purchasing Manager @ From February 2012 to Present (3 years 11 months) Evansville, Indiana AreaPurchasing @ From September 2008 to Present (7 years 4 months)

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Advertising/Marketing @ University of Southern Indiana From 1996 to 1999 Memorial High School From 1989 to 1993 Patrick Fairchild is skilled in: Lean Manufacturing, Extrusion, Plastics, Injection Molding, Blow Molding, Machine Tools, Manufacturing, 5S, Manufacturing Operations Management, Spend Management, Six Sigma, Molding, Packaging, Thermoforming, Materials