Arthur Lamb

Sourcing & Procurement Leader

Product expert and industry analyst with track record of monitoring global trends and providing strategic guidance. Consistently meet and exceed sales goals through expansion of client and vendor bases, growth strategies, and new market identification. Resolve issues and continually improve work processes through partnership with executive management. Cultivate strong, long-term relationships across Maintenance, Repair, and Operations (MRO).

Billings, MT
406.855.0824
vetteguy1969@bresnan.net

First-Class Results

Understand and address problems promptly, make key decisions, and deliver the right solution at the right price for all parties.

Market Development

Remain at the forefront of the industry through continual review and adaptation of business strategy to align with rapidly changing markets and customer expectations.

Client Engagement

Reinforce customer value by ensuring clients are the most important stakeholders for the company through open communication, clear assessment of need, and timely delivery of solutions.

Growth Strategy

Expand businesses through increased geographical presence and product offerings, propelling greater company relevance in its markets and magnified brand awareness.

Achievements

Project Management

$27 million in sales earned within eight months of adding oil field companies into organization’s scope. Read Full Story
Directed $14 million MRO product changeover project, managing 10 U.S. shop locations and 25+ personnel.

Account Management

Set 100-year all-time company sales record by pursuing and closing sales with Tool Truck Franchise Owners. Read Full Story
35% cost savings and project completion reached 10 weeks ahead of original schedule.

Strategic Leadership

Recognized as one of seven individuals to receive President’s Award in 63 years through execution of largest MRO setup in company history. Read Full Story
Hand selected as software beta tester for production evaluation team.

Outsourcing

Singlehandedly built sales area that still generates up to $6 million per year by resolving issues and sourcing products and services. Read Full Story

Work History

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2021 – Present

WRIGGLESWORTH ENTERPRISES | Wilmington, NC
GSA-certified contractor providing customers with MRO (maintenance repair operations), janitorial, and hardware needs, representing over 10,000 manufacturers and distributors nationwide and the ability to source the most hard-to-find items.
Government Sourcing & Procurement Manager

2019 – 2021

IMPERIAL SUPPLIES, LLC | Green Bay, WI
Leader in heavy duty truck parts and fleet maintenance supplies. Imperial Supplies is Grainger’s MRO division.
Sourcing & Procurement Manager/Customer Service Specialist/Account Manager

2018 – 2019

SNAP-ON | Forest Lake, IL
Designer, manufacturer, and marketer of high-end tools and equipment for professional use across automotive, heavy duty, equipment, marine, aviation, and railroad industries.
Diagnostic Sales Development (DSD) Trainer

2012 – 2018

TIFCO INDUSTRIES, INC. | Houston, TX
Single source stocking distributor of over 45,000 MRO products used for repair and maintenance of industrial, fleet, and heavy-duty equipment.
Field Sourcing & Purchasing Account Manager

2002 – 2012

LAWSON PRODUCTS | Chicago, IL
Industrial distributor of maintenance and repair supplies committed to helping customers resolve operational challenges.
Field Account Manager

Education & Professional Development

Bachelor of Science in Engineering
Montana State University

Dale Carnegie Course
Highest Award for Achievement

President’s Millionaires Club

All-Pro Salesman Award x4

Contact Me

Billings, MT
406.855.0824
vetteguy1969@bresnan.net