Benjamin Mercado

Benjamin Mercado has extensive experience in procurement and supply chain management, currently serving as a Purchasing Agent and Payroll Specialist at Electrical Power Products since October 2010. Responsibilities include making strategic sourcing decisions, managing supplier relationships, and resolving performance issues to ensure timely payments. Prior roles include Supply Technician with the Iowa Army National Guard, focusing on inventory management and leadership, and various positions in the United States Marine Corps where responsibilities ranged from recruiting to managing mechanized supply operations. Benjamin holds a Bachelor of Business Administration in Management from The University of Iowa Tippie College of Business, along with two associate degrees in Computer/Electronic Engineering Technology and Liberal Arts from ITT Technical Institute and Des Moines Area Community College, respectively.