Tim Sullivan
About Tim Sullivan
Tim Sullivan is a Buyer at MBTA in Boston, MA, managing inventory for a diverse fleet of buses and fostering DBE participation. He has extensive experience in procurement and has worked in various purchasing roles since 1998.
Current Title and Role at MBTA
Tim Sullivan currently serves as a Buyer at the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA). He began this role in 2015 and operates from Boston, MA. In his position, he manages inventory for a diverse fleet of over 1000 buses. This includes dual mode hybrids, compressed natural gas buses, emissions-controlled diesel buses, electric trackless trolleys, and articulated buses.
Previous Experience at AliMed, Inc.
Before his current role, Tim Sullivan amassed extensive experience at AliMed, Inc., spanning from 2002 to 2015 in various purchasing capacities. He commenced as a Purchasing Assistant for two years, then progressed to Purchasing Coordinator for seven years, and ultimately served as an Assistant Buyer for four years in Dedham, MA.
Early Career at Graybar and Trucchi's Supermarkets
Tim Sullivan's early career includes significant positions at Graybar and Trucchi's Supermarkets. At Graybar in Boston, MA, he worked as a Junior Buyer from 1998 to 2000, after starting as a Purchasing Assistant in 1998 for six months. Prior to Graybar, he served as a Grocery Clerk at Trucchi's Supermarkets in West Bridgewater, MA, from 1993 to 1997.
Educational Background in Business and Technology
Tim Sullivan's educational qualifications include an A.S. in Business Administration with a focus on Marketing from Massasoit Community College, earned between 1994 and 1997. He also holds a Diploma in Electrical Technology from Northeast Institute of Industrial Technology, completed in 1994. His early education was at Cardinal Spellman High School from 1987 to 1991.
Strategic Sourcing and Procurement Expertise
Tim Sullivan has developed a strong expertise in strategic sourcing and procurement. He successfully completed the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Strategic Sourcing Certificate Program in June 2016. At MBTA, he develops requests for proposals and conducts bid analysis to ensure compliance with procurement policies. Additionally, he actively fosters Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBE) participation in the purchasing process.