Supply Chain Procurement Specialist

Connie Boyde

Kaysville, Utah ***** 801-***-**** **********@*****.*** linkedin.com/in/connie-boyde

Procurement & Supply Chain Leader

Cost-Saving Expert Vendor Negotiations Inventory Optimization Cross-Functional Leadership

About Me

Procurement and supply chain professional with 15+ years of hands-on experience optimizing vendor relationships, driving cost savings, and improving purchasing operations. Skilled at negotiating contracts, leading teams through system transitions, managing budgets, and solving supply chain challenges with a cool head and practical solutions. Proven leadership in cross-functional collaboration with finance, operations, and production teams. System-savvy with SAP, Oracle NetSuite, and Workfront.

Core Skills

Vendor & Supplier Negotiation

Procurement Strategy & Cost Control

Contract Management & RFQs

Inventory Forecasting & Optimization

Leadership & Cross-Functional Collaboration

Budget Management & P&L Analysis

Process Improvement & Workflow Efficiency

SAP Oracle NetSuite Workfront QuickBooks

Professional Experience

Reading Horizons – Kaysville, Utah

Procurement Specialist 06/2023 – 01/2025

Negotiated supplier contracts, securing over $200K in cost reductions.

Led supplier performance reviews and implemented corrective actions.

Conducted cost analyses to support executive decision-making.

Assisted in A/R collections, recovering $1M in past-due accounts within three months.

Collaborated across departments to align purchasing with broader business goals.

Executech – Salt Lake City, Utah

Purchasing Specialist 02/2022 – 02/2023

Sourced IT hardware and software, ensuring uninterrupted supply chains.

Identified and vetted alternative suppliers during shortages.

Streamlined invoice processing, cutting reconciliation time by 60%.

Partnered with finance and operations to refine purchasing workflows.

Young Living Essential Oils – Lehi, Utah

Buyer II 08/2020 – 07/2021

Analyzed inventory and sales data to optimize purchasing strategies.

Strengthened vendor relationships to ensure consistent, on-time deliveries.

Black Rifle Coffee Company – Salt Lake City, UT

Buyer 07/2019 – 12/2019

Negotiated packaging supply contracts, saving $100K annually.

Used demand forecasts to drive smarter purchasing decisions.

Visible Supply Chain Management – West Jordan, UT

Senior Buyer 05/2011 – 07/2019

Managed procurement across multiple facilities, optimizing inventory and reducing waste.

Spearheaded ISO 9000 certification, ensuring compliance and quality standards.

Negotiated vendor contracts totaling $1.5M+ in cumulative savings.

Led transition from SAP to Oracle NetSuite, improving procurement operations by 30%.

Mentored and supported junior buyers during system and process changes.

Education & Certifications

Bachelor of Business Administration (In Progress, 2025) – Western Governors University

Associate of Arts & Science in Psychology – University of Phoenix

Project Management Certificate (CompTIA PMP) – Western Governors University, 2017

Technical Proficiencies - SAP Oracle NetSuite Workfront Logical Software Purchasing System MS Office QuickBooks

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