Rich Vogt is an astute and highly skilled practitioner in the field of procurement. During my tenure at Sears Holdings, Rich effectively led a very proficient purchasing group that handled a wide range of commodities. He, himself, personally managed a number of multi-million dollar "buys" ranging fr
om waste management to energy to store maintenance. He always drove a deal that maximimzed value for the company without leaving the vendor feeling that he had a sub-optimal agreement. Creating a win-win situation in the very competitive retail world is as much an art as it is a science. Rich routinely excelled at both. Rich's mastery of contracting and his attention to contract language is to envied. His knowledge rivaled that of the in-house attorneys, picking up on operational points that might otherwise have gone unnoticed. Rich has my highest recommendation both as an individual and as a senior manager.
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John Petrie, Former Vice President, Sears Holdings