Procurement Strategy & Sourcing
- Develop and implement cost-effective procurement strategies across CPG food, general merchandise, and wholesale categories while maintaining inventory levels to support business growth.
- Monitor commodity and food market trends to proactively identify supply chain risks and opportunities.
- Execute strategic commodity plans with rigor and a capacity for both tactical execution and long-term thinking.
Vendor & Supplier Management
- Establish and maintain relationships with key suppliers across food, CPG, and general merchandise wholesale sectors.
- Negotiate contracts, rebate programs, and distribution exclusivity agreements with a primary focus on private label opportunities.
- Oversee supplier performance ? establishing specifications, monitoring quality and delivery, and leading corrective action and continuous improvement programs.
Private Label & Product Development
- Lead growth in private label product development, identifying and implementing new products to compete in the corrections commissary space.
- Manage new item timelines to ensure product launches are completed on schedule.
Inventory & Operations
- Manage the ordering and replenishment process to meet service levels, inventory turns, cost accuracy, SKU management, and overstock objectives.
- Achieve and maintain a 99%+ customer order fill rate while minimizing dead stock.
- Lead departmental systems enhancements, including Microsoft Dynamics improvements.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Serve as the primary link between USG and Aramark enterprise sourcing, ensuring alignment across shared CPG and food suppliers.
- Lead cross-functional sales meetings to propose procurement solutions that support business acquisition and retention.
- Partner with Sales, Marketing, Finance, and Operations on promotions, pricing, catalog reviews, and new item introductions.
Team Leadership
- Lead, mentor, and develop category managers, buyers, and replenishment team members.
- Establish and monitor KPIs and drive continuous improvement in sourcing capabilities.
- Administer HR responsibilities including hiring, performance appraisals, and employee development
