Description
To obtain a position as Purchasing Manager, or Similar related to below outlined experiences Professional Achievements CRUNCH PAK Purchasing Manager Slated to add over $700K to the bottom line last year by searching out other alternatives to current suppliers, and by having suppliers change the product they deliver, or the way they deliver. Added over 2.5MM to the bottom line over the last few years doing the same. Managed buyers with day to day operations New Product Development Team Member Assisted in product packaging design and contents - Secured pricing for all ingredients and packaging related materials. Coordinated samples and mock ups from suppliers for Product Development Review and acceptance Created timelines for when new products would be available for production Risk Assessment / Supplier Management / Supplier Relations Developed procedures for Risk Assessment in qualifying new suppliers Researched /Selected new suppliers-risk based on location, quality, financial status, innovation capabilities, and pricing Met with suppliers on a minimum, bi-yearly basis, to go over any issues, new products, expectations of the company, previous and future expectations, and pricing Co-Packer Support Worked with 4 co-packers to support them in assurance packaging material and needed ingredients were delivered on time for production Assisted co-packers in locating qualified suppliers in their regions to ensure timely deliveries of packaging supplies and ingredients Coordinated delivery of Apples to ensure co-packers had raw material for production