Senior Buyer & Procurement Planner

Tina Leveille

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Professional Summary

Dynamic Senior Buyer with 15+ years of experience in procurement and supply chain management. Demonstrated expertise in tactical sourcing, vendor negotiations, and process improvements, while mentoring teams and ensuring strict compliance with procurement policies. Proven track record in driving efficiency and managing high-value inventories, ready to excel in a Lead Buyer role at Ascension.

Work Experience

Buyer/Planner

Bunzl Distribution Inc West Boylston, MA

June 2023 to Present

• Executed daily triggered orders and manual POS creation in AS400 to maintain inventory within budget and meet vendor minimums

• Negotiated vendor contracts including minimums and bracket pricing to optimize purchasing costs

• Collaborated with vendors to resolve out-of-stock issues, recovery dates, and supply disruptions such as crop shortages and production delays

• Monitored daily service levels, taking corrective action when below 98.9% to ensure compliance and reduce errors

• Managed purchase order revisions including quantity, pricing, allocation, and expedited orders for customer promotions

• Coordinated with carriers and vendors to address missed PO appointments and reschedule logistics

• Analyzed historical sales trends to forecast demand and place accurate purchase orders

• Developed SOPs for process improvements in transfer creation and inventory projection tools

• Utilized Microsoft Office suite including Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, macros), SharePoint, and Google Suite for data analysis and reporting

Buyer/Planner

Bunzl Distribution Inc West Boylston, MA

June 2023 to Present

• Performed end-to-end procurement activities including manual POS creation, triggered orders, and inventory budget management

• Negotiated vendor minimums and pricing brackets to maximize cost savings and compliance

• Maintained vendor relationships to manage out-of-stock recovery, allocations, and supply chain disruptions

• Reviewed daily service levels and out-of-stock cases, implementing corrective actions to maintain service above 98.9%

• Facilitated cross-functional meetings for holiday planning and strategic sourcing alignment

• Created and implemented SOPs to enhance transfer processes and inventory forecasting accuracy

• Leveraged advanced Excel functions and Microsoft Office tools for data-driven decision making and reporting Senior Buyer

C&S Wholesale Grocers Keene, NH

November 2016 to April 2023

• Led procurement operations managing a $5 million inventory budget, ensuring compliance with purchasing policies and vendor contracts

• Conducted tactical sourcing including spot buys, manual POS creation (Biceps), and triggered orders to optimize inventory and reduce errors

• Negotiated vendor minimums and pricing brackets, securing favorable terms and managing purchase order revisions

• Monitored daily service levels, expediting orders and coordinating with carriers to resolve missed appointments and delivery issues

• Analyzed historical sales trends and inventory reports to forecast demand and adjust purchasing strategies

• Mentored team members and facilitated cross-functional collaboration for holiday and strategic sourcing planning

• Developed SOPs and process improvements to enhance inventory projections and transfer accuracy

• Utilized Oracle, Mainframe Vista, Retalix, and Microsoft Office tools for procurement and data analysis

• Tracked KPIs including service level improvements, impaired inventory reduction, and gross profit margin targets.

Senior Buyer

C&S Wholesale Grocers Keene, NH

November 2016 to April 2023

• Directed procurement activities ensuring adherence to internal controls and procurement policies for a $5 million budget

• Managed vendor relationships to address out-of-stock recovery, allocations, and supply chain disruptions

• Reviewed and acted on daily service levels, expediting purchase orders and coordinating logistics to maintain compliance

• Led team meetings and buyer training to improve strategic sourcing and holiday planning

• Negotiated purchasing contracts and vendor minimums to optimize cost and inventory levels

• Implemented KPIs tracking service level improvements, impaired inventory, and profit margins

• Created SOPs to streamline transfer processes and improve inventory forecasting accuracy

• Utilized ERP systems including Oracle, Biceps, and Microsoft Office suite for procurement operations and reporting

Education

Criminal Justice (Associate)

MOUNT WACHUSETT COLLEGE Gardner, MA

September 2014 to May 2016

Pre Law (Associate)

Mount Wachusett Community College Gardner, MA

Skills

Procurement Vendor relationship management Negotiation Inventory management Purchase order management Data analysis skills Process improvement Microsoft Excel Microsoft Office Supply chain Leadership Compliance Forecasting Cross-functional collaboration SOP development

Languages

English

Certifications and Licenses

Driver's License

Additional Information

Authorized to work in the US for any employer

Skills & Abilities

MANAGEMENT

• Successfully managed entire store with 60+ employees at Sears.

• Train and assist staff

• Create, Monitor & improve inventory reports

• Fast learner to new computer programs

• Windows Office (Excel, Power Point, Publisher, Word etc.)

• HTML coding and some graphic design skills

• Team leadership and Management

• Controlled shrink reports

• Handle customer complaints with empathy, positivity and responsibility

• Communicate with multiple vendors regarding new and current products

• Identify customer needs and wants to ensure the best customer experience SALES

• Responsible for selling credit cards

• Handled many customer financial accounts with no discrepancies

• Increased sales, turns, and profitability at both Best Buy and Sears

• Great customer service skills

• Worked with customers directly to learn their needs and wants

• Worked with staff to ensure exceptional customer experiences in sales process COMMUNICATION

• Communicated between vendors and Department Managers

• Worked with vendors and distributors directly

• Created and facilitated store meetings

• Managed email list

• Did department ad sets on all sales

.Scheduled appointments by phone and Retalix traffic System

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