Daryl Parker

Background

About Daryl Parker

Senior Buyer | Procurement & Contracts Professional | Operational & Tactical Procurement • Strategic Sourcing • Vendor Management I am a procurement and contracts professional with 15+ years of experience helping organizations strengthen supplier relationships, control costs, and ensure compliance in highly regulated and technical industries. My background spans direct and indirect procurement, contract lifecycle management, sourcing, and vendor negotiations. I’ve supported industries including pharmaceuticals (cGMP), specialty chemicals, agricultural goods, food ingredients, and containerboard manufacturing. With a B.S. in Biology and early career roles in R&D and lab analysis, I bring both scientific insight and business acumen to procurement. Highlights of my work include: • Managing high-volume procurement operations POs annually,~$60M annual spend). • Negotiating supplier contracts and agreements (MSAs, PSAs, supply/service, software) to drive savings and mitigate risk. • Supporting ERP/MRP system transitions (SAP, PeopleSoft, EPAC, ERPLX, Ariba). • Ensuring compliance with FDA, cGMP, and corporate policies in regulated environments. I thrive at the intersection of detail and strategy — moving seamlessly from tactical execution to cross-functional collaboration and contract negotiations.