Dave Wendel

Dave Wendel, MSCM, CSCP, currently serves as the Purchasing Manager at Invictus International Consulting, LLC, since November 2023. With a robust background in procurement, Dave held the position of Senior Procurement Manager at Hughes from May 2021 to November 2023, where management of sourcing for raw materials and oversight of a team of four buyers occurred. Previous experience includes roles at Seagate Technology as Staff Commodity Manager and Senior Buyer, where Dave was responsible for forecasting and sourcing parts from an established supplier base, as well as indirect components for R&D. Additional experience encompasses positions at BioTRUST Nutrition, Gate Gourmet, International Gourmet Foods, and Buca di Beppo, demonstrating a diverse expertise in sourcing, procurement, and management within various industries. Education includes a Master's degree in Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management from Penn State World Campus, a Bachelor's Degree in History & Psychology from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, and an Associate of Arts in Culinary Arts from The Culinary Institute of America.