Biography

MICHAEL L TAYLOR, C.P.M.

P.O. Box 748, Richland, WA 99352
www.mltweb.com
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Mike Taylor, C.P.M., has been in the Supply Chain profession since 1973. His career includes purchasing responsibility for a custom fabricator of large hydraulic cylinders, commercial nuclear power plant construction and Federal Government contractors. This includes 11 years as a first-line procurement manager as well as many years as a procurement team lead.

Mike has purchased and/or managed the procurement of a wide range of products and services. Mike is presently a Supply Chain Specialist for the CH2M Hill Plateau Remediation Company at the Department of Energy Hanford Site. He is responsible for procurement policies, professional and technical training, purchasing ADP systems, procedures and electronic records. Mike has been a leader in increased internet and electronic tools usage by the department since 1994.

Mike is the developer and owner of MLTWEB.COM and the PURCHASING TOOLBOX. A web site of resources and information for purchasing professionals.  In December 2000, Mike's web site was recognized as one of the top 25 purchasing related web sites by iSource Magazine.

Mike’s professional experience includes presenting seminars, speeches and workshops at professional meetings, conferences, supplier and public forums and company training programs.

Program topics cover:

bullet Purchasing processes & policies
bullet Professional development
bullet Career Enhancement
bullet Internet & PC Office skills
bullet Supply Chain principles and skills
bullet Contract writing
bullet Negotiation
bullet Electronic Commerce
bullet Price & Cost principles and analysis

Professional recognition:

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ISM Innovation/Creativity Person of the Year , 2008
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ISM Pacific & North West Forum, Sid Brown, C.P.M. Award of Excellence, 2003
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NAPM District XI Leadership Person of the Year, 2001
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NAPM District XI Education Person of the Year, 2000
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NAPM Presidential Citation
in recognition of his commitment to the Association and the purchasing profession in 1998
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NAPM Professional Development Person of the Year, 1991
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NAPM District XI Professional Development Person of the Year, 1991
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WL "Boyd" Boydstun award for service to NAPM-Columbia Basin 1988
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Certified Purchasing Manager (C.P.M.) earned in 1982

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MLTWEB is assembled and maintained by Michael L. Taylor, C.P.M.
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Materials and articles prepared by Mike may be shared for supply chain education, provided that this source is credited and no fee is charged. The rights for any other use are withheld.
Copyright;  Michael L. Taylor, C.P.M.
1996-2013