Edward Farrer C.P.M.
Vice President of Purchasing at Principal Manufacturing Corporation- Claim this Profile
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Dennis D. Hack
Ed's a connsumate professional,knowledgeable in all aspects of the metalworking trade. With a sharp wit & ironic sense of humor, this makes Ed a wonderful combo , professionally & personally.
Tim Gleason
Ed Farrer and I worked together for many years at Olson International Ltd., Lombard, Il. Ed was the most knowledgable individual in the procurement of ferrous and non-ferrous metal as well as plating, painting, hardware, etc. needed to run a fast paced metal stamping and assembly company. Many of our customers called Ed directly to get updated on the status of the metals industry because they valued and trusted his opinion and knowledge. Ed was a tough negotiator with our vendors but well respected and liked. Ed is a senior level executive that would add years of valuable experience and knowledge to any organization in the industry. Timothy Gleason
Dennis D. Hack
Ed's a connsumate professional,knowledgeable in all aspects of the metalworking trade. With a sharp wit & ironic sense of humor, this makes Ed a wonderful combo , professionally & personally.
Tim Gleason
Ed Farrer and I worked together for many years at Olson International Ltd., Lombard, Il. Ed was the most knowledgable individual in the procurement of ferrous and non-ferrous metal as well as plating, painting, hardware, etc. needed to run a fast paced metal stamping and assembly company. Many of our customers called Ed directly to get updated on the status of the metals industry because they valued and trusted his opinion and knowledge. Ed was a tough negotiator with our vendors but well respected and liked. Ed is a senior level executive that would add years of valuable experience and knowledge to any organization in the industry. Timothy Gleason
Dennis D. Hack
Ed's a connsumate professional,knowledgeable in all aspects of the metalworking trade. With a sharp wit & ironic sense of humor, this makes Ed a wonderful combo , professionally & personally.
Tim Gleason
Ed Farrer and I worked together for many years at Olson International Ltd., Lombard, Il. Ed was the most knowledgable individual in the procurement of ferrous and non-ferrous metal as well as plating, painting, hardware, etc. needed to run a fast paced metal stamping and assembly company. Many of our customers called Ed directly to get updated on the status of the metals industry because they valued and trusted his opinion and knowledge. Ed was a tough negotiator with our vendors but well respected and liked. Ed is a senior level executive that would add years of valuable experience and knowledge to any organization in the industry. Timothy Gleason
Dennis D. Hack
Ed's a connsumate professional,knowledgeable in all aspects of the metalworking trade. With a sharp wit & ironic sense of humor, this makes Ed a wonderful combo , professionally & personally.
Tim Gleason
Ed Farrer and I worked together for many years at Olson International Ltd., Lombard, Il. Ed was the most knowledgable individual in the procurement of ferrous and non-ferrous metal as well as plating, painting, hardware, etc. needed to run a fast paced metal stamping and assembly company. Many of our customers called Ed directly to get updated on the status of the metals industry because they valued and trusted his opinion and knowledge. Ed was a tough negotiator with our vendors but well respected and liked. Ed is a senior level executive that would add years of valuable experience and knowledge to any organization in the industry. Timothy Gleason
Experience
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Principal Manufacturing Corporation
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United States
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Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Vice President of Purchasing
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Apr 2021 - Present
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Director of Purchasing
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Aug 2009 - Present
Interested in Cost Reduction, zero defects & total customer satisfaction thru LEAN practices and best practice process improvement
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Purchasing Manager
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Apr 2009 - Aug 2009
Looking for Cost Improvement from the supplier base coupled with inventory reductions thru LEAN Mfg. practices Looking for Cost Improvement from the supplier base coupled with inventory reductions thru LEAN Mfg. practices
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Director of Purchases Mexican Operations
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Nov 2008 - Feb 2009
Responsible for all Mexico Purchasing / Materials / Logistic Funtions Closed Olson Lombard plant on time within budget after Purchase by IMS to form a new company IMS Buhrke Olson Responsible for all Mexico Purchasing / Materials / Logistic Funtions Closed Olson Lombard plant on time within budget after Purchase by IMS to form a new company IMS Buhrke Olson
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Director of Purchasing
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Aug 1989 - Nov 2008
Responsible for all Corporate Purchasing Responsibilities for Multi- Plant [USA and Mexico ] TS-16949 Precision Metal Forming and Assy. Manufacturing Company Responsible for all Corporate Purchasing Responsibilities for Multi- Plant [USA and Mexico ] TS-16949 Precision Metal Forming and Assy. Manufacturing Company
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Metal buyer
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1982 - 1983
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Education
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1975 - 1979
DePaul University
BA, Psych
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