Experience

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  Vicorp restaurants, inc.

  Jan 1994 - Jan 1998

  Manager, purchasing and outside distribution
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  Flying j

  Jan 1998 - Jan 2000

  Director of purchasing and distribution

   Sourced approximately 100 million dollars worth of food and non-food products through various manufacturers and coordinated implementation of new products through the distribution system.

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  Quantum foods

  Jan 2000 - Jan 2003

  Director of corporate administration/i.t.

   Department Head responsible for all corporate Information Technology functions including purchasing, network administration, LAN and WAN connectivity, network security, project planning, development, and implementation. Position also included the selection, management, and evaluation of outside software and hardware consulting firms. Sourced, researched, and purchased all I.T. related items including PC’s and peripherals, servers, laptops, software licensing, networking equipment, wireless devices, and all telephony equipment.  Managed all forms of corporate communication including telephony. Performed all telephone moves, adds, changes, and user set ups including AUDIX Voice Mail administration. Show less

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  Potbelly sandwich works

  Jan 2004 - Jan 2004

  Director of purchasing and distribution

   Sourced approximately 30 million dollars worth of food and related products through various manufacturers and coordinate implementation of products through distribution systems.

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  Premier, inc.

  Nov 2004 - Apr 2014

  Oversee sourcing activities related to Premier's $3.6+ Billion foodservice group purchasing program. Source, negotiate, and execute supply chain contracts for member purchases exceeding $2 billion. Premier is the largest healthcare group purchasing organization (GPO) in U.S.

  • Director of Sourcing, Foodservice

    Nov 2009 - Apr 2014

  • Manager, Foodservice Sourcing

    Nov 2004 - Nov 2009
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  Foodbuy usa

  Apr 2014 - now

  Forward-thinking, strategically focused, passionate supply chain executive with 30+ years of experience in the foodservice and support services industry. Integral part of both the healthcare and educational support services sectors of Compass Group USA. Responsible for maximizing GPO and sector purchasing income by driving compliance by identifying conversion opportunities. Strong focus on building client relationships and partnerships, as well as understanding their business models and how that influences purchasing behavior. Show less Forward-thinking, strategically focused, passionate supply chain executive with 30+ years of experience in the foodservice and support services industry. Integral part of both the healthcare and educational support services sectors of Compass Group USA. Responsible for maximizing GPO and sector purchasing income by driving compliance by identifying conversion opportunities. Strong focus on building client relationships and partnerships, as well as understanding their business models and how that influences purchasing behavior. Show less  Lead, motivate and grow a team of Category Development Managers and Specialists to deliver successful commercial results for the GPO Create additional value from supplier relationships through successful contract optimization, strategic business planning and joint business activities Achieve annual financial targets by setting and implementing financial budget plan, ongoing management and monthly re-forecasting of income at a detailed supplier level Proactively execute cost reduction initiatives and create new value for customers with differing needs. Maintain and utilize a robust understanding of supply market dynamics and present opportunities to derive new commercial advantage and mitigate risks Work effectively with Sector leadership, facilities and D&B teams to meet evolving Sector and Member needs Turn ideas into action by creating plans, influencing others and communicating effectively Ensure competitive pricing in the marketplace by utilizing data analysis to create optimal benchmarks Work cross-functionally to manage the implementation process for new contracts or program changes Draw conclusions and insights from large data sets, quickly and accurately Show less

  • Director, Account Management, Compass Group Service Sectors

    Jun 2021 - now

  • Sr. Account Manager - Support Services

    Oct 2019 - Jun 2021

  • Sr. Manager, Category Development, Supplies, Equipment and Services

    May 2017 - Oct 2019

  • Director, Category Development, Center of the Plate

    Oct 2015 - May 2017

  • Sr. Sourcing Manager

    Apr 2014 - Oct 2015