Chris Patora

Chris Patora, MBA has a diverse work experience spanning across various industries.

Chris currently works as a Sourcing Analyst at Industrial Scientific, starting in January 2022.

Prior to this, they worked as a Procurement Buyer at Komatsu Mining Corp. from December 2019 to January 2022. Before that, they served as a Product Lead and part of the Scoop Integration Team at Komatsu Mining from August 2018 to October 2019.

Chris also has experience as an MRO/Project Buyer at Ductmate Industries, Inc. from April 2017 to August 2018, and as a Buyer, Materials Control at Kurt J. Lesker Company from June 2016 to November 2016.

In addition, they held the position of Vendor Manager at Canon Business Process Services from April 2015 to June 2016. In this role, they worked closely with vendors to improve Front End and Back End solutions, implemented process improvements, and utilized Six Sigma principles to enhance workflow and processes.

Prior to that, they served as an Account Executive at Zoom Media from September 2012 to April 2015, where they successfully prospect and closed national digital ad sales to small and medium-sized businesses.

Earlier in their career, they held managerial positions at Apple American Group from March 2006 to September 2012 and at Steak n Shake from May 2003 to March 2006, where they oversaw operational and financial management.

Lastly, they began their career as a Customer Service Representative at Comcast from January 2002 to April 2003, where they handled customer inquiries, complaints, and billing issues.

Overall, Chris Patora's work experience showcases their expertise in sourcing and procurement, project management, vendor management, sales, and operational and financial management.

Chris Patora, MBA completed their education at various institutions. Chris attended Cathedral Preparatory School between 1993 and 1997, where they did not obtain a degree or specialize in any specific field of study. Later, they pursued a Bachelor of Science degree in Marketing at the University of Pittsburgh from 1997 to 2001. Lastly, Patora attended the University of Pittsburgh Katz Graduate School of Business from 2012 to 2015, obtaining a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree with a concentration in Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management. In addition to their formal education, they also hold a Six Sigma Green Belt Certificate from the University of Pittsburgh, ascertained at an unspecified month and year.