IBC Announces New Director of Director of National Accounts and Supplier Diversity
Ted Buck joins IBC from ORR Safety.
IBC - Industrial Supply Plus, a dynamic national buying and marketing group for Independent Distributors and manufacturers of industrial, construction and manufacturing supplies, announces the addition of Ted Buck as Director of National Accounts and Supplier Diversity. In his new role, Buck will be responsible for developing new business opportunities for IBC’s network of Independent Distributors and Preferred Suppliers.
Buck is a seasoned professional with over 25 years of experience in the distribution industry, including extensive work managing various corporate, national accounts. Prior to joining IBC, Buck spent over 25 years at ORR Safety Corporation serving in a variety of roles, most recently as Corporate Accounts Manager – Vice President. In this capacity, Ted served a range of clients including Kiewit Construction, Tower Automotive, NiSource, LP Building Products, International Paper, Southern Company and Schwan’s Foods.
Ron Nuñez, President and COO of IBC, stated that Buck’s appointment to this role is part of IBC’s aggressive strategy to proactively market IBC and attract new business for its Independent Distributors and Preferred Suppliers. “Buck has years of experience in all levels of the industry which brings tremendous value to our customers and our network,” said Nuñez. “With his addition, we are anticipating significant growth in our National Accounts business.”
Through its National and Minority Account programs, IBC offers end users a range of supply chain solutions that are supported by its strong, national network of local distributors and premier suppliers. From comprehensive integrated supply contracts to commodity-based national, minority and regional contracts, IBC works with end users to develop agreements that are customized, creative and cost effective.
IBC is one of North America’s leading alliances of industrial, bearing & power transmission, electrical, and subassembly distributors with over 550 branch locations and total sales in excess of $6.64 billion. The organization provides multi-location customers a streamlined, cost-effective, dynamic purchasing source for national and regional contracts. IBC provides its Independent Distributors and Preferred Suppliers the tools, resources and market access needed to thrive in today's competitive marketplace, including a unique collaboration forum. IBC is a Hispanic Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) certified by the National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC).
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