Jennie Leonard Email and Phone Number

Product Manager 8/2021 to PresentDirect procurement of branded, Own Brands, and import products at paper/plastic disposables distribution company. Day-to-day management for Sourcing in Market. Responsible for replenishment of 100+ suppliers, sourcing, market product mix, sales support, margin growth, category management, and vendor/customer pricing. Support corporate leadership and work cross functionally with corporate procurement, sales, operations, customer service, and other divisional sourcing teams nationwide. • Procurement of $250M+ direct spend annually into 3 distribution centers in 3 states• Source new, replacement and substitution product• SKU/Vendor rationalization• Negotiate pricing, payment terms and programs with vendors leading to $150K in annual savings• Communicate all vendor information to sales and customer service • Identify strategic areas to leverage spend/volume with suppliers• Onboarding of new vendors for all new business• Provided training for newly hired employees as well as current team members.

• Consult and meet with suppliers to obtain product information• Executed procurement and outsourcing plans, while working closely with managers, sales, vendors, and manufactures.• Maintained close working relationships with vendors to problem-solve and improve service.• Negotiated best price with suppliers• Work hand and hand with management on best purchasing practices for the company• Manage quotations and bids• Prepare purchase orders• Assist with all inbound logistics• Handle conflicts with pricing and logistics on a daily basis