CANDACE LINDVIG
Winter Park,FL
Summary
Proactive and results-oriented Procurement and Sourcing professional with a proven track record of successful negotiations that increase quality while reducing costs. Experience in demand forecasting, inventory management, and supply chain optimization. Strong technical, resource management and analytical skills to optimize processes and increase productivity. Known as a valued professional advisor to business leaders with the capability to inform strategic decision-making. Committed to exceptional customer satisfaction through clear, thorough communication and quickly resolving any problems or concerns. Genuine and collaborative with a history of supporting colleagues in training and development.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Procurement Manager
Fountain Life
Orlando, FL
01.2024 - Current
- Reviewed existing company contracts and negotiated contract terms and revisions with vendors.
- Identified, evaluated, and selected reliable suppliers and vendors, ensuring quality, reliability, and compliance with contractual agreements.
- Developed and implemented procurement strategies aligned with organizational objectives.
- Developed procurement budgets to reduce unnecessary expenditures.
- Ordered new materials to prevent shortages and approved delivery details and times.
- Reviewed supply levels and aging inventory to forecast purchasing needs.
- Developed and implemented comprehensive procurement and purchasing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to enhance process efficiency and ensure compliance.
- Collaborated cross-functionally to ensure equipment maintenance and mitigate downtime risks.
- Built long-term relationships with company vendors and suppliers to secure optimal prices.
- Stayed up to date on market trends, prices and vendor options.
- Reviewed and approved vendor invoices.
- Implemented stock optimization strategies and minimized product loss.
- Represented companies in negotiating contracts and formulating policies with suppliers.
Senior Procurement Manager
Omega Medical Imaging
Sanford, FL
10.2022 - Current
- Conducted market research to identify new sources of supply that offered competitive prices.
- Analyzed historical data, market trends and customer feedback to create accurate short-term and long-term demand plans.
- Participated in S&OP (Sales and Operations Planning) meetings to provide insights and recommendations for optimizing supply chain operations.
- Identified risks associated with the demand planning process and developed strategies to mitigate them.
- Analyzed purchasing trends and identified opportunities for consolidating orders and leveraging volume discounts.
- Provided guidance on sourcing decisions related to product specifications, materials selection and vendor selection criteria.
- Assisted in developing departmental policies related to procurement procedures and practices.
- Coordinated with cross-functional teams including marketing, sales, finance, and operations to develop integrated demand plans that met organizational objectives.
- Facilitated communication between departments on any changes or updates related to the demand plan.
- Developed a thorough understanding of product lifecycles in order to anticipate changing demands over time.
- Identified potential vendors and evaluated them according to price, quality, selection, service, support, availability, reliability and sustainability.
- Coordinated importation of items via ocean and air.
- Identified dead inventory and created solutions for excess liquidation through creative inventory management solutions.
- Evaluated current vendors and sourced out new vendors for bidding requests.
- Negotiated prices and terms with suppliers, vendors or freight forwarders.
- Identified systematic problems and root causes to resolve issues and improve service delivery.
- Delegated tasks to procurement teams to expedite work processes.
- Managed the procurement process from purchase order generation to delivery of goods or services.
- Implemented strategies for cost reduction through improved terms of payment or better pricing structures.
- Identified opportunities for process automation and implemented appropriate solutions.
- Implemented strategies for reducing waste during production cycles while maintaining high levels of quality control.
- Established KPIs such as cycle time reductions, scrap rate reduction targets, that were used as benchmarks for measuring success.
- Provided employee coaching and employment decisions.
Senior Buyer
Ocean Insight
Orlando, FL
08.2018 - 05.2021
- Collaborated with other departments to identify potential risks or opportunities in supply chain operations.
- Established procedures for monitoring the performance of suppliers against service level agreements.
- Maintained relationships with key suppliers, negotiating contracts when needed.
- Participated in S&OP (Sales and Operations Planning) meetings to provide insights and recommendations for optimizing supply chain operations.
- Conducted regular reviews of inventory levels, ensuring that stock is replenished as required.
- Identified and reconciled forecast exceptions and adjusted forecasts according to new data.
- Performed analysis of data from multiple sources such as market research, sales figures, supplier information and competitor activity.
- Identified opportunities for cost savings through bulk purchases or alternative products and suppliers.
- Monitored vendor performance metrics and addressed any issues in a timely manner.
- Provided guidance to junior buyers on complex purchasing processes and procedures.
- Successfully reduced procurement costs by 15% through strategic vendor negotiations and implementing cost savings initiatives, resulting in increased profitability.
- Synchronized supply chain inventory with customer demand to mitigate excess and obsolete inventory.
- Managed the entire purchasing cycle from vendor selection to order execution.
- Analyzed historical sales trends, research demand drivers, prepare forecast data, develop statistical models and evaluate their accuracy.
JR Buyer
Micross Components
Orlando, FL
06.2015 - 08.2018
- Reviewed purchase requisitions and submitted orders for approval.
- Verified accuracy of vendor invoices and purchase orders.
- Negotiated with suppliers to obtain best prices, terms and delivery times.
- Evaluated potential vendors based on product quality, price and availability.
- Developed relationships with key suppliers to ensure timely deliveries of materials.
- Attended regular meetings with internal stakeholders in order to discuss current needs and requirements.
- Responded promptly to customer inquiries regarding stock availability, delivery dates.
- Identified areas where improvements could be made within the procurement process.
- Participated in special projects as required.
- Worked with suppliers to expedite open purchase orders and shipments in-transit.
- Requested pricing quotes from suppliers to determine best source of supply.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to meet customer requirements and market demands.
- Collaborated closely with engineering teams on design modifications that would improve productivity or reduce costs.
Education
Associate - Business Administration Management
Valencia College
Orlando, FL01.2016
Supply Chain Procurement Certitication - Supply Chain
ASCM
Skills
- Pricing Negotiation
- Logistics Planning
- Supply Chain Management
- Project Management
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Issue Resolution
- Trends Analysis
- Inventory Management
- NetSuite
- ERP, SAP, S&OP
- Process Improvement
- Analytical Thinking
- Supplier Relations
- Forecasting
- Contract Negotiation
- Supplier Relationship Management
Timeline
Procurement Manager
Fountain Life
01.2024 - Current
Senior Procurement Manager
Omega Medical Imaging
10.2022 - Current
Senior Buyer
Ocean Insight
08.2018 - 05.2021
JR Buyer
Micross Components
06.2015 - 08.2018
Associate - Business Administration Management
Valencia College
Supply Chain Procurement Certitication - Supply Chain
ASCM
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