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Sean-Patrick
Burke

Procurement & Supply Chain Professional with 15+ years delivering cost savings, modernizing operations, and building resilient supplier networks across manufacturing, energy, pharma, and government.

15+
Years Experience
$200K+
Documented Savings
6
Industries
3
ERP Systems
Get in Touch →Burlington, CT · 860-307-8463
Profile

Strategic sourcing &
supplier excellence

Results-driven procurement leader with a track record of modernizing purchasing operations, delivering measurable cost reductions, and maintaining continuous supply chain performance across diverse industries. Equally comfortable navigating enterprise ERP migrations and building supplier programs from the ground up.

Core Competencies

Strategic SourcingContract NegotiationSupplier ManagementCost ReductionRFP / RFQMRO ProcurementCapEx ProcurementERP ImplementationSupply Chain OptimizationInventory ManagementVendor RelationsCross-functional LeadershipGovernment ProcurementInternational Sourcing
Career

Professional Experience

i-Health, Inc. (DSM)
Feb 2022 – Apr 2023
Cromwell, CT
Purchasing Manager
  • Managed direct procurement for a growing nutraceutical company, overseeing supplier negotiations and cross-functional coordination to reduce costs and improve lead times.
  • Negotiated new supplier contracts resulting in 10% cost savings while maintaining continuous supply chain efficiency.
  • Led the Purchase-to-Pay team through a company-wide ERP migration from Oracle to SAP, including system testing and validation, reducing downtime and service costs.
Tulimieri Associates
Jan – Nov 2020
Glastonbury, CT
Purchasing Director
  • Directed procurement operations through the COVID-19 supply chain crisis, successfully negotiating with suppliers during unprecedented disruption in manufacturing.
  • Restructured inventory management and procurement workflows via PeopleSoft, establishing supplier contracts that eliminated delays while reducing costs.
Dyno Nobel
2017 – 2019
Simsbury, CT
Senior Buyer
  • Managed MRO procurement across multiple U.S. facilities; led vendor negotiations resulting in $50,000+ savings.
  • Developed sourcing strategies including competitive RFPs, working cross-functionally with engineering and finance teams.
Doosan Fuel Cell America
2016 – 2017
South Windsor, CT
Commodity Buyer
  • Managed mechanical and electrical component procurement domestically and internationally, with key supplier relationships in Korea, Thailand, and the UK.
  • Delivered $50,000+ in savings through contract negotiations and volume-based agreements for hydrogen fuel cell production.
State of Vermont
2013 – 2014
Senior Purchasing Agent
  • Managed bidding and contract award processes for dozens of public infrastructure projects, delivering substantial taxpayer savings while maintaining regulatory compliance.
  • Oversaw procurement support for post-Hurricane Irene rebuilding, coordinating across all state agencies via PeopleSoft.
Turbine Technologies
2005 – 2013
Purchasing Director
  • Modernized the company's entire procurement operation from a paper-and-Excel system to a JobBoss ERP with real-time inventory tracking, delivering $100,000+ savings in year one.
  • Managed all procurement categories: strategic sourcing, MRO, CapEx, IT, travel, and marketing supplies across commercial and industrial operations.
  • Began in IT, leading migration of the manufacturing floor from floppy disk to Ethernet and Wi-Fi, reducing transmission errors and increasing accountability.
Technical

Systems & Tools

ERP Systems
  • SAP
  • Oracle PeopleSoft
  • InfoVisual
  • JobBoss
Procurement Skills
  • Strategic Sourcing
  • RFP / RFQ Development
  • Contract Negotiation
  • Supplier Evaluation
Tools & Platforms
  • Advanced Excel
  • LinkedIn
  • Microsoft Office Suite
  • Inventory Management Systems
Let's Connect

Available for
new opportunities

Based in Burlington, CT. Open to procurement, purchasing, and supply chain leadership roles in the Greater Hartford area and beyond.

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