Build the team. Improve the operation.
Purchasing leadership that combined $1M in total role savings with better availability and shorter lead times.
Includes the $400K annual savings initiative
Purchasing and operational support
Through inventory planning and supplier coordination
Average lead-time reduction
01 / THE CHALLENGE
Improve purchasing economics and product availability across a broad SKU portfolio while leading daily execution.
02 / THE DECISIONS
Strengthen the buying position
Negotiated with suppliers and improved purchasing practices, including an initiative delivering $400K in annual savings.
Make availability a purchasing priority
Connected inventory planning and supplier coordination to reduce out-of-stock issues and shorten lead times.
Lead through the daily details
Directed a team of four to six employees and coordinated resolution of supplier, shipment, and invoice issues.
03 / THE LEADERSHIP
Led purchasing and operational support staff, connecting supplier follow-through with inventory needs and everyday execution.