
Inside Supply Management with Nate Powrie!
Nathanael Powrie, Managing Director, Data Analytics at Maine Pointe, speaks to Inside Supply Management about how Generative AI is going to change the business world as we know it.
Nathanael Powrie, Managing Director, Data Analytics at Maine Pointe, speaks to Inside Supply Management about how Generative AI is going to change the business world as we know it.
What attracted you to SGS Maine Pointe?
I had worked with Maine Pointe founder Steve Bowen at a previous company. When he started Maine Pointe, he called - and I said YES. There were five of us in the beginning. That was 20 years ago. The commitment to quality, character and teamwork was key in the beginning and still holds true today.
What part of your day-to-day work do you most look forward to?
The interaction with the Business Development team and the ability to help when they have questions is a great feeling. Starting and ending the day listening to the teams objectives and their results can be inspiring. It always amazes me that they can pick up the phone and call a complete stranger and set that initial meeting just on their message alone.
What are you most proud of at SGS Maine Pointe?
Watching it grow. From only five employees to start, to the first All Hands meeting in Florida, to the 100+ attendees at our last meeting fills me with pride. Knowing I may have had even a small part in that growth is amazing.
What keeps you busy outside of your professional life?
Faith and Family are everything. Visiting kids and attending their sporting events are so much fun. Shopping! Currently antiques, resale shoppes, or going out for ice cream are my passions. I also have three dogs that keep me on my toes and give me a hard time during our internal calls.
Maine Pointe is proud to announce Leo White, Senior Procurement Consultant, as our Delivery Star for April.
Since joining his current engagement team, Leo has demonstrated remarkable growth and development, establishing himself as a well-accomplished Implementation Lead within North America. His dedication and hard work have not gone unnoticed. He has consistently exceeded expectations and taken on additional responsibilities with grace and confidence.
Leo has successfully assumed the management of Maine Pointe's Global Gas Category, where he has developed a sound strategy that has propelled our initiatives forward. His ability to lead a cross-functional team is commendable, and his ownership of vendor conditioning in Madrid, Paris, and the United States showcases his commitment to excellence and collaboration across borders.
Notably, Leo has successfully led the launch of a multi-country, cross-regional RFP for Maine Pointe, which involved coordination across multiple global vendors and delivery modes, including both bulk and cylinder gas supplies. Leo tackled the challenge of implementing a market-driven, index-linked pricing strategy, aiming to deliver harmonized pricing across countries and potentially regions. The level of data aggregation and market insight required was immense, yet Leo approached it with tenacity and precision, managing a highly complex and time-consuming data pack with professionalism and clarity.
Leo has also stepped up to support our Global IT strategy in North America, delivering tangible benefits that have positively impacted our operations. His contributions have not only enhanced our processes but have also inspired those around him.
Leo is truly a valued member of our team. He is strategic, dependable, and forward-thinking. We look forward to seeing his continued impact across Maine Pointe.
Thank you, Leo, for your dedication, outstanding work, and positive impact on both clients and the Maine Pointe team. We look forward to your continued success!