David Nitzsche is Senior Vice President, Supply Management at AmeriQuest Business Services. He is responsible for defining the sourcing strategies for all products and services, overseeing the strategic sourcing process, and developing relationships with key suppliers and partners. A supply management veteran with more than 25 years of experience, David is well versed in diverse sourcing and procurement operations and is instrumental in organizing AmeriQuest Supply Management activities to maximize growth, profitability, and competitiveness in the market.
Prior to joining AmeriQuest, David spent 12 years with Ryder System, Inc. as Group Director – Supply Management, where he was responsible for all supplier relations, including complete ownership of all North American purchasing operations focusing on capital equipment, parts, and transportation services. David’s focus was on cost reduction, improving cycle times, and managing supplier performance. Before Ryder, Mr. Nitzsche served as Director, Operations Services with Lend Lease Trucks and spent several years in management positions with Gelco Truck Leasing.