Government ServicesAnalyze and assess the potential savings and procurement needs of the division specific to the USMC Contract. Procure target items of the best quality with the greatest savings potential offered by the manufactures via the RFP process. Communicate with Supply Management; target items, volumes and distribution points of potential new items. Analyze all responses from RFP’s to include overall quality, prices offered, delivery capabilities, past performance, socioeconomics, VDA (vendor discount allowances) and savings. Conduct and or arrange tastings and samplings with clients and customers on targeted items. Responsible for the communication of all new items and related procurement topics internally; to VP’s, Directors, DM’s, Marketing, and Finance. Responsible for external communication and liaison between field-base managers and DLA (Defense Logistic Agency), manufactures, distributors on all procurement issues. Develop, gather, and maintain monthly volume reports for the purpose of VDA’s, NIS’s, compliance and savings. Provide ongoing support to include new and existing item availability and compliance. Aid and resolve procurement issues related specific to DLA, manufactures, and distributors. Support and attend all PV audits specific to DLA, manufactures, and distributors. Attend monthly CRC (Category Review Committee) meetings with all other division representatives.

Fifteen years experience in the food industry. Responsible for category management and procurement of fresh and processed pork and poultry. Responsibilities included but not limited to price negotiation, implementation of various internal marketing programs, monitor/maintain cost control, inventory levels, and various internal reports for service levels, purchase/cost variance reports and weekly sales. Position requires close communication with outside brokers and vendors; and internal logistics, national accounts, and marketing departments.