Procurement Specialist

• Jul 2022 - Present

● Make daily purchasing decisions using our ERP system, based on manufacturer lead times, on-hand inventories, and customer demand. ● Procure to pay with preparing, implementing, and enforcing procurement policies, procedures, and guidelines, with a continuous service level excellence mindset. ● Performing risk assessments on contracts and agreements, escalating risk and compliance issues, and service quality assessment. ● Collaborating with diverse stakeholder groups to define, refine, and deliver effective program and service delivery requirements. ● Providing recommendations to senior management to assist in decision-making and problem-solving. ● Analyzing data and developing reports for cost and service effectiveness evaluation. ●Planning and overseeing the delivery of ender-user and stakeholder communications, training, and documentation related to policy, procedures and system-related activities that impact users. ● Acting as point of contact for audit reviews related to the procurement policy, procedures and controls. ● Building and maintaining long-term relationships with internal and external stakeholders and suppliers. ● Maximize fill rates & inventory turns. ● Maintain product data integrity. ● Set up new suppliers and products within our ERP system. ● Foster relationships with vendors to achieve better pricing and quality of services ● Stock counting and inventory analysis. ● Order entry for customer orders. ● Receive stock into our ERP system. ● Create service level and short reports. ● Communicate production and product changes across the organization. ● Audit receiving paperwork, and enter data into the inventory system. Show less

Procurement Manager

• Nov 2021 - Jul 2022

● Maintain and build strong relationships with suppliers, carriers and representatives regarding logistics; ● Select various suppliers in accordance with business needs; ● Negotiate supplier contracts and ensure the best value through market comparisons; ● Create purchase orders as required and authorized by R&D, Production and Management; ● Update and maintain inventory software; ● Work with freight forwarders to coordinate shipment activities; ● Monitor order and shipment progress. ● Work closely with Accounts Payables ensuring all proper documentation (including invoices) submitted on time and tracked to ensure timely payment; ●Work closely with Accounts Payables to resolve any issues related to billing or shipping. Show less

Sourcing Specialist/Manager

• Jan 2020 - Jan 2022

● Managing Produce department plus Place daily produce orders, ensuring there is consistent supply on hand to fill customer orders while minimizing shrink. Generate forecasts for future orders. ● Maintain an accurate record of all invoices and credits received. ● Fill out, maintain, and analyze a variety of reports to ensure department is meeting targets. ● Oversee daily inventory counts and update/adjust the inventory screens in the company’s inventory management system. ● Set up and optimize the produce line each week and notify all warehouse staff of new items as well as changes. ● Assist in creating the weekly produce listing based on the best pricing, quality, and selection. ● Find new suppliers to ensure SPUD’s produce selection is consistently improving. ● Update and create new produce items and item combinations ● Perform analysis of past promotions and advise on optimizing future promotions. ● Conduct price comparisons on a regular basis; and advise as necessary. ● Proactively pursue the best possible quality at the best price, while maintaining strong relationships with vendors. Show less

Assistant Produce Manager

• Aug 2019 - May 2020

● Provide superior customer service and support Farm Boy’s vision of the best fresh shopping experience. ● Assist in the development of the team by supporting the training, coaching and recognition while maintaining a high level of confidentiality and trust. ● Effectively communicate and support the team with huddles, product knowledge, corporate policies and procedures and Health and Safety. ● Floor support and supervision, including serving customers, merchandising and rotation, breaks and general department cleanliness. ● Support office management (e.g. completing inventory and orders, invoices, scheduling, payroll). ● May be requested to undertake other related duties on a periodic basis. Show less

• Nov 2015 - Jul 2019

● Managing the day to day operation by ensuring the quality, supply and presentation of the products● Maintaining a team of approximately 7 staff and managing them by planning rosters, their jobs and duties as well as communicating effectively to ensure a high level of staff performance and customer service.● Achieving maximum sales by planning and managing promotion schedules.● Setting the new objectives for the department and get the team on board to work together to successfully achieve these goals.● Display strong planning, organizational and time management skills.● Verifying operational delivery standards are met or exceeded by:o Ensuring the store is full and appealing throughout the hours of trade, and that stock levels are controlled appropriately.o Making sure that all appropriate signage is displayed correctly and that advertised product is displayed meaningfully.o Merchandising the department appropriately, as per the best practice manual.o Building attractive/eye-catching displays and ensuring the department merchandising standards invite purchases through attention to detail.● Manage the layout of the department to maximize stock visibility to enhance sales potential.Buyer roles:● Initiate, negotiate and manage vendor agreements, costs, vendor allowances/terms, quality, and delivery terms to drive supplier performance● Build and maintain long-term relationships with our vendors● Analyze past sales and trends, leveraging this data to determine customer demand and purchasing decisions● Liaising with suppliers to ensure adequate product range.● Record damaged stock and ensure credit notes find their way to the office.● Place appropriate orders and provide updates accordingly when product is not available or out of stock Show less

• Nov 2015 - Aug 2016

● Report to the Produce Manager.● Maintain a high level of communication with customers.● Packing, present and merchandise to ensure that a maximum range and sufficient quantity of fresh produce is available for sale at the correct price at all times.● Ensuring the department is kept clean, tidy and attractively presented.● Assisting in the loading and unloading of product deliveries.● Ensuring all inwards goods are marked off, temperature checked and put away properly.● Assist in the packing of products, maintain appropriate stock rotation and complete stock takes as required.● Abide by company policies and procedures with Occupational Health and Safety (OH&S) and Food Safety to ensure a safe working environment for customers, staff and contractors. Show less

Produce Supervisor

• Jul 2013 - Oct 2015

●Report to the Produce Manager. ● Packing, present and merchandise to ensure that a maximum range and sufficient quantity of fresh produce is available for sale at the correct price at all times. ● Ensuring the department is kept clean, tidy and attractively presented. ● Assisting in the loading and unloading of product deliveries. ● Ensuring all inwards goods are marked off, temperature checked and put away properly. ● Assisting in the packing of products, maintain appropriate stock rotation and complete stock takes as required. Show less

Chilled Associate

• Apr 2011 - May 2013

● Supporting in the preparation and production of products. ● Exceeding Customers service expectations. ● Develop and introduce new products. ● The implementation of our Food and Health and Safety requirements Monitoring and managing production to minimize waste. ● Filling and maintaining the presentation of stock. ● Working cooperatively in a team environment ● Supporting in the preparation and production of products. ● Exceeding Customers service expectations. ● Develop and introduce new products. ● The implementation of our Food and Health and Safety requirements Monitoring and managing production to minimize waste. ● Filling and maintaining the presentation of stock. ● Working cooperatively in a team environment