Strategic Sourcing Procurement Manager

• Oct 2019 - Present

Procurement Manager

• 2018 - Sep 2019

Manage all procurement of materials, supplies, and services related to the company’s needs, including major expenditures such as equipment and software.• Continuously investigate new means of supply chain and services methods to better increase profits and overall performance• Maintain, re-evaluate, and expand reliable primary and secondary sources of supply domestic and overseas• Preform ongoing analysis of supplier costs, performance, and products; initiate changes as necessary• Manage inventory levels to reduce overhead and cost; drive “just in time” initiative.• Partner with R&D to produce new products for testing, secure needed products and documentation• Open channels of communication with Production and Sales teams to reduce obstacles and challenges• Monitor quality of all materials and services of all suppliers, working closely with Quality Control and Production to resolve issues.• Develop forecasts, and standard cost, for annual operating plan and budget. • Lead and training of team to ensure personal growth and company goals obtained.

Senior Buyer / Manager

• Jan 2016 - Mar 2018

AdvancePierre Foods is a nationally recognized supplier of value-added proteins and sandwich products to foodservice, retail, schools and convenience channels across the United StatesSenior Buyer/Manager IngredientsManages strategic sourcing, purchasing and analytic strategies and functions for Ingredients.• Develop and manage research, selection, and partnership of 220 suppliers for 11 ingredient categories.• Created company scorecard process; Lead performance, business, and financial reviews for top 50 suppliers supporting 90% of spend. • Total Cost of Ownership and Total Landed Cost analysis for 1,200 ingredient materials • Responsible for monitoring commodity and material markets and conditions to determine competitive cost programs and to minimize cost impacts to the company. Delivered 4% cost savings year over year exceeding goal.• Develop forecast and set standard cost, for annual operating plan and budget representing 180 million spend. Present monthly KPI results to top management • Responsible for maintaining pricing and vendor accuracy of 1200 ingredients in ERP system with 99% accuracy• Coordinate site visits and audits with the technical services functional area and facilitate operational reviews• Lead cross-functional implementation teams charged with ingredient requirements and design for new products

Strategic Procurement Manager

• 2018 - 2018

Senior Buyer

• Apr 2011 - Dec 2015

Luxottica is a leader in premium, luxury and sports eyewear with over 7400 optical and sun retail stores in North America, Asia-Pacific, China, South Africa, Latin America and EuropeSenior Buyer Direct ProcurementLead procurement strategies and roll out of Equipment, Consumables and Parts for Luxottica Retail Global with sales of 8 billion.• Develop and leverage 200 Vendor Relationships to ensure best product, price, delivery, and profit• Negotiate pricing and contractual terms to ensure global product representing 120 million in spend• Global Partnership – Liaison with US vendors to secure and source product for Luxottica Global Manufacturing.• Lead and manage key strategic work streams and projects from conception to implementation; resulting in 12 new product launches and cost savings of 2 million dollars• Six Sigma project eliminated obsolete inventory, moved product to supplier owned JIT program exceeding savings goal by 5%• Forecast results, devising strategic course corrections to meet and exceed yearly goals, present monthly KIP’s• Manage multiple agendas simultaneously, strong communication skills to ensure clear focus

Inventory and Technical Manager

• Aug 2000 - Oct 2010

Inventory Control Manager

• Aug 2000 - Sep 2008

Managed Inventory and Warehouse Management System for Cincinnati facility. Analysis of stock levels of all skus, raw materials to finished goods. Created budget plans and reported information for company KPI's. Managed Inventory and Warehouse Management System for Cincinnati facility. Analysis of stock levels of all skus, raw materials to finished goods. Created budget plans and reported information for company KPI's.

Senior Analyst

• Jan 1999 - Aug 2000

Managed inventory of 15,000 skus to ensure proper turn and profitability. Developed yearly strategic and financial plans. Partnered with buying staff, created and monitored Open to Buy and life cycle of products to achieve maximum profit. Managed inventory of 15,000 skus to ensure proper turn and profitability. Developed yearly strategic and financial plans. Partnered with buying staff, created and monitored Open to Buy and life cycle of products to achieve maximum profit.

Planner / Buyer

• 1987 - 1998