Richard Sweeney
About Richard Sweeney
Richard Sweeney is the Purchasing Manager at LGI Homes in the Dallas/Fort Worth area, with extensive experience in procurement and pricing from his tenure at Forge Resource Group.
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Richard Sweeney is the Purchasing Manager at LGI Homes.
Current Role at LGI Homes
Richard Sweeney currently works as the Purchasing Manager at LGI Homes based in the Dallas/Fort Worth Area. He joined the company in December 2018 and has since been an integral part of the team, applying his extensive experience in procurement and pricing to manage purchasing activities effectively.
Previous Experience at Forge Resource Group
Before joining LGI Homes, Richard Sweeney accumulated diverse experience through multiple roles at Forge Resource Group. He worked as a Production team member in 2015 for 8 months, assumed the Pricing role in 2014 for 11 months, and gained significant procurement expertise during his 3-year tenure from 2012 to 2015. Additionally, he spent 11 months in the Continuous Improvement department from 2011 to 2012, where he focused on optimizing processes.
Education and Academic Background
Richard Sweeney studied Operation Management and Information Systems (O.M.I.S) at Northern Illinois University. He earned a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in just one year, from 2010 to 2011. His academic background encompasses key areas essential for his roles in procurement and operations management.
Professional Community Involvement in Dallas/Fort Worth
Richard Sweeney has been a part of the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex professional community for several years. His role at LGI Homes and previous positions have allowed him to contribute to and engage with the local industry, enhancing the operational efficiencies within the region’s construction and housing market.