Company minded Purchasing Director who is a self-motivated individual with a 30year proven track record of achievement in contracts and negotiations, inventory forecasting and management, procurement, replenishment and purchasing, supply chain and logistics. Strong interpersonal skills establishing positive cross-functional relationships and fostering an atmosphere of teamwork and collaboration.

Responsible for centralized purchasing and procurement for a national multi-location food, snack, and paper goods distribution company. Including negotiations with suppliers to obtain maximize pricing, terms, and programs to provide the best overall impact for our company. Excellent communication skills with customers, vendors, and fellow team members.Development and implementation of company-wide procedures, policies, and strategies affecting all departments. Proven results in… Show more Responsible for centralized purchasing and procurement for a national multi-location food, snack, and paper goods distribution company. Including negotiations with suppliers to obtain maximize pricing, terms, and programs to provide the best overall impact for our company. Excellent communication skills with customers, vendors, and fellow team members.Development and implementation of company-wide procedures, policies, and strategies affecting all departments. Proven results in profitability, better customer service, andcontinued opportunities for company growth.Daily collaboration with sales, operations, and finance to ensure that inventory, sales programs, and operational impacts are coordinated and realized to ensure optimal success for company and our customers.• 29 years experience in Purchasing, Sales, Operations, and Supply Chain & Logistics• Negotiate programs, manage pricing, item (sku) maintenance from suppliers• Review and implement changes to improve costing, supply, and operations• Problem solving and resolution• Manage centralized national purchasing department • Bill-back reporting, deviated pricing, and vendor contracts• Forecasting• Training key talent• Daily coordination with management & front-line personnel in: customer service, warehousing, and inventory control, to ensure optimum success for company Show less