Edward Cook
Biography
Professor Cook has been a Supply Management, Procurement and Project leader with extensive experience in several diverse industries. In his career he established and lead Strategic Supply Chain departments at four firms, did significant work in International Supply Chains, working with suppliers on four continents. He also developed solutions to improve department and financial performance, control inventories, created innovative Alliance Agreement contracts to build better strategic relationships, and generate value!
Area of Expertise
- Educator
- Mentor
- Advocate
- Innovator
- Principled Leadership
- Strategic Planning and Organizing
- Transportation and Logistics
- Supplier Relationship Management
- Business Analytics
- Staff Development, Motivation, and Mentoring
- Domestic and International Strategic Sourcing
- Project Management
- Contract Negotiation, composition and management
- Risk Management
Degrees
Northeastern University, Boston, MA
Master of Business Administration - Accounting; Magna Cum Laude
Northeastern University, Boston, MA
B.Sc. in Business Administration; Cum Laude
Certified Professional In Supply Management
Certified Purchasing Manager
Additional Information
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
- Procurement Project Leader for $350 Million Electric Transmission project; Acquired all equipment, material, and services, using national and international contractors and suppliers
- Worked with suppliers to create models for increasing inventory turnover, minimizing inventory and better ordering that generated significant savings.
- Negotiated, wrote and administered $100 Million contract for university food services
- Planned and oversaw the accellerated conversion from one supplier to another under emergency circumstances. Achieved on time and under budget
- Drove savings ranging up to 30% from prior contracts, leveraging enterprise buying power for value-add initiatives and commodities. By doing this, saved hundreds of thousands of dollars