Cesare Pontoriero, CSCP, is a seasoned purchasing and finance professional with extensive experience across various industries. Currently serving as Lead Purchasing Manager at GAF since December 2017, Cesare previously held the role of Category Sourcing Manager at Thermo Fisher Scientific, where notable achievements included significant cost reductions and strategic sourcing initiatives that led to annual savings. Prior experience includes roles at BP as Sr. Trade Investment Analyst, where enhancements to modeling efficiency were realized, and at Sprint PCS, where substantial cost savings were achieved through strategic decision-making. Early career roles at KPMG and Geotek involved impactful financial analysis and operational cost reductions. Cesare holds a BA in Economics/Finance from Rutgers University and an MBA in Finance from Fairleigh Dickinson University.