Years of experience: 11
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Highly reliable; strong professional involvement.
Kate's Career Path
Aug. 2023 -Feb. 2025
Purple CarrotProcurement Manager
Needham, Massachusetts, United States• Manages the procurement team, strategically evaluating and implementing optimal purchasing practices to drive improvements in the cost of goods sold (COGS) and successfully achieve cost targets.
• Effectively utilizes internal reports and cutting-edge systems to oversee buyers' activities. This involves a thorough weekly review of orders and their associated projected costs, while providing...
Jul. 2021 -Aug. 2023
Purple CarrotPurchasing Manager
Needham, Massachusetts, United States• Managed vendor and supplier contracts, fostering robust relationships that not only streamlined the COGS but also ensured the delivery of superior, specialized ingredients to our valued customers.
• Demonstrated acute market awareness by sourcing innovative ingredients, a process guided by comprehensive analyses of vendor performance, culinary exigencies, prevailing market trends, and poten...
Mar. 2020 -Jul. 2021
Purple CarrotSenior Purchasing Specialist
Needham, Massachusetts, United States• Led purchasing operations by efficiently placing purchase orders, skillfully negotiating contracts through bidding processes, and actively seeking out new sources for high-quality ingredients.
• Played a pivotal role in the onboarding and training of new team members within the purchasing department, ensuring seamless integration and knowledge transfer.
• Demonstrated keen financial acumen ...