Mark Tschopp (Past Speaker)

Mark Tschopp is the Purchasing Manager of Direct Materials with Gerdau.   Since joining Gerdau 7 years ago, he has managed the strategic purchases of alloys while leading the global team collaboration process. In addition to alloys, Mark also manages the refractory contracts for Gerdau North America and currently leads the cross functional team (commercial and operations) to address the commercial, technical and strategic approach to refractory implementation and consumption.

Mark’s 19 year career has been focused in the procurement profession.  During this time Mark has been associated with the metals industry from both the service center sector as well steel production.

Mark graduated from the University of South Florida and is a CPM with the Institute of Supply Management.