Sean Shearer

Director of Purchasing at Northern States Metals

Sean Shearer's work experience starts in 1993 as an Assistant Manager at F.N.B Corporation, where they oversaw auto loans and approved small loans. From 1996 to 1999, they worked at Pennsylvania Tool Sales & Service, Inc. as an Inside Sales Manager/Purchasing, overseeing inside sales and aiding with purchasing for the entire company. Sean then became the Purchasing Manager at Pennsylvania Tool Sales & Service, Inc. from 1999 to 2007, responsible for all purchases at nine branches and working with manufacturers and suppliers to achieve optimum price levels.

From 2007 to 2012, Sean Shearer worked as a Purchasing Manager at Universal Tool, where they created solutions in purchasing, inventory control, and distribution. Sean also established new vendor lines for the sales department, contributing to company growth.

In 2012, they became the Purchasing Manager at Applied Test Systems, in charge of all purchases for a manufacturing facility present in over 80 countries. Sean saved thousands of dollars through streamlining the purchasing department, negotiating discounts, and conducting vendor audits.

From 2014 to 2015, Shearer served as a Senior Buyer at JENNMAR Corporation, responsible for inventory and purchases at manufacturing facilities in West Virginia and Pennsylvania. Sean focused on ensuring optimal buying practices, inventory management, and product availability.

Currently, Sean Shearer holds the position of Director of Purchasing at Solar FlexRack since 2015. Sean is responsible for all domestic and international purchases for two separate divisions. Sean has achieved significant cost savings through sourcing changes, vendor consolidation, and improved pricing.

Throughout their career, Sean Shearer has gained expertise in purchasing, inventory management, vendor negotiation, and cost reduction.

Sean Shearer attended Duquesne University from 1988 to 1992, where they earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (BSBA) with a focus on General Business Administration and Management.

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  • Director of Purchasing

    June, 2015 - present