Derek Gielau

Derek Gielau is an experienced purchasing professional currently serving as a Purchasing Agent at Schumacher Elevator Company since July 2021. Prior to this role, Gielau worked as a Buyer at Bossard Americas from November 2010 to July 2021, where responsibilities included analyzing customer demand, procuring materials, recommending schedule maintenance, expediting products, and managing supplier data. Earlier career experiences include serving as a Management Trainee at Hertz and a Field Test Coordinator at John Deere. Gielau holds a Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration with a focus on Management and Operations from the University of Northern Iowa, where studies were completed between 2007 and 2010.