Peter Philp
About Peter Philp
Peter Philp is a Senior Purchasing Manager with extensive experience in procurement and supply chain management. He has held various leadership roles in notable organizations, including General Atomics and Petco, and has a strong background in coaching and developing leaders.
Work at General Atomics
Peter Philp has been serving as the Senior Purchasing Manager at General Atomics since 2020. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing purchasing activities and managing supplier relationships. His experience in procurement and strategic sourcing contributes to the efficiency of operations within the organization. He continues to leverage his extensive background in value chain management to enhance purchasing strategies.
Previous Experience at Petco
Before joining General Atomics, Peter Philp worked at Petco as the Senior Manager of Indirect Procurement from 2016 to 2019. During his tenure, he focused on optimizing procurement processes and managing indirect spend. His leadership in procurement strategies played a significant role in supporting the company's operational goals in the Greater San Diego Area.
Background in Strategic Sourcing
Peter Philp has a robust background in strategic sourcing, having held various managerial positions throughout his career. He worked at Sharp HealthCare as the Manager of Strategic Sourcing and Contracts for four months in 2016. Prior to that, he served as the Director of Global Indirect Sourcing at CareFusion from 2010 to 2015, where he implemented significant cost reductions on a large spend portfolio.
Education and Expertise
Peter Philp studied at Thomas Jefferson School of Law, which provided him with a foundation in legal principles relevant to procurement and contracts. His expertise includes supplier relationship management, business process outsourcing, and compliance with SOX, PCI, and HIPAA regulations. He has over 20 years of experience in value chain management, including strategic sales and business development.
Achievements in Procurement
Throughout his career, Peter Philp has achieved notable milestones in procurement. At CareFusion, he implemented a 12% cost reduction on a half-billion-dollar spend portfolio. While at Intuit, he achieved a 'Best in Class' operational benchmark from Hackett Group. He has also received multiple Chipman awards for operational excellence, recognizing both personal and team contributions to procurement success.