Brenda Chen
Daly City,CA
Summary
Results-driven procurement professional with expertise in identifying cost-savings opportunities, managing vendors and negotiating contracts. Proven track record of successful cost optimization and supplier performance management.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Foodservice Procurement Manager
Stanford University
02.2024 - Current
- Negotiated complex procurement contracts by working closely with internal stakeholders and suppliers.
- Develop and implement purchasing procedures that unifies areas of operations, bringing them to standardized level that ensures compliance.
- Serve as procurement subject matter expert; identify and integrate diverse suppliers into supply chain.
- Manage control points on compliances in purchasing, conduct audits, adhere to contracts, work cross-functionally with internal stakeholders to ensure procurement process is streamlined.
Senior Procurement Specialist
Stanford University
01.2022 - 02.2024
- Utilized market intelligence and identified opportunities for over $400,000.00 cost savings to the organization.
- Led and contributed all foodservice-related procurement and strategic sourcing initiatives; resolved contractual issues with internal stakeholders and vendors.
- Provided decision support to leadership on various procurement-related trends, issues and opportunities.
Food Buyer
Stanford University
01.2018 - 12.2021
- Collaborated with internal stakeholders within Stanford Residential & Dining Enterprises to understand their business needs and provide in-kind vendor support.
- Administered large amount purchase orders, monitored and ensured vendor performance for cost, schedule, product quality, compliance, and adherence to all contractual terms and conditions.
- Worked with various foodservice contract types, administered rebate and incentive programs, managed educational funding, prepared and evaluate (RFPs), conducted site visits, and negotiated with vendors.
Western Division Food Service Grocery Buyer
Jetro/Restaurant Depot
04.2015 - 10.2017
- Mentored a team of junior buyers in forecasting, purchasing and pricing items.
- Interfaced with other departments and personnel to reduce cost and maximize profit.
- Negotiated and contracted various complex annual incentive programs with suppliers; reconciled and collected accrual monies monthly.
- Reviewed and analyzed daily reports to check service levels and inventory turns; conducted planning processes while ordering products to obtain best net product price.
- Worked closely with Quality Control department to ensure all private label items are meeting Restaurant Depot’s standards; take complete ownership of product's life cycle.
Western Division Grocery Junior Buyer
Jetro/Restaurant Depot
10.2013 - 04.2015
- Forecasted and purchased over 1000 dry grocery foodservice items for all 36 stores in the Western Region.
- Analyzed market on commodity items; spot contracted as needed.
- Participated in meetings with vendors; analyzed previous year’s sales and margins, and tested new products to increase sales.
- Engaged in bids for different counties; selected and priced items on monthly fliers; monitored and reacted to competitors pricing when needed.
Store Operator (Contract)
Adecco/Google Shopping Express
02.2013 - 10.2013
- Executed daily shopping tasks on different devices; implemented and executed Standard Operating Procedures during the Beta testing.
- Worked closely with retail store managers to integrate operation processes and provide quality feedback.
- Attended weekly meetings and provide strategic analysis of project performance; suggested ways to improve customer satisfaction.
- Work with teams to test new operational processes, troubleshoot issues, and provide key insights.
Merchandising/ Buying Internship
CP LOTUS
09.2012 - 12.2012
- Participated in weekly meetings with vendors; analyzed past year’s sales figures and marketing plans, and recommended product and strategy changes for approaching seasons.
- Focused on different strategies to increase sales during China’s peak retail season.
- Utilized and shared my knowledge of America’s e-commerce regarding company’s new online shopping initiative.
- Compared and contrasted shopping behaviors between Chinese and American consumers.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Business Marketing/Administration -
San Jose State University
San Jose, CA07.2013
Skills
- Strategic Sourcing
- Cost Analysis
- Price Negotiation
- Demand forecasting
- Supplier Relationship Management
- Process Improvement
- Inventory Management
- Time Management
- Project Management
- Supplier Diversity
- Strategic Planning
- Change Management
Timeline
Foodservice Procurement Manager
Stanford University
02.2024 - Current
Senior Procurement Specialist
Stanford University
01.2022 - 02.2024
Food Buyer
Stanford University
01.2018 - 12.2021
Western Division Food Service Grocery Buyer
Jetro/Restaurant Depot
04.2015 - 10.2017
Western Division Grocery Junior Buyer
Jetro/Restaurant Depot
10.2013 - 04.2015
Store Operator (Contract)
Adecco/Google Shopping Express
02.2013 - 10.2013
Merchandising/ Buying Internship
CP LOTUS
09.2012 - 12.2012
Bachelor of Science in Business Marketing/Administration -
San Jose State University
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