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 manager as well as many years as a 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. His team 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:

	Professional development
	Purchasing skills
	Negotiation
	Internet skills
	Electronic commerce
	Personal motivation

Professional recognition:

	Certified Purchasing Manager (C.P.M.) earned in 1982
	NAPM District XI Professional Development Person of the Year, 1991
	NAPM Professional Development Person of the Year, 1991
	NAPM Presidential Citation in recognition of his commitment to the Association and the purchasing profession in 1998
	NAPM District XI Education Person of the Year, 2000
	NAPM District XI Leadership Person of the Year, 2001
	ISM Pacific & NorthWest Forum, Sid Brown, C.P.M. Award of Excellence, 2003