Charles Logan
Buyer Fresh Fruits and Vegetables
CORINTH,TX
Summary
Dynamic procurement professional with a proven track record at Fresh Texas, excelling in persuasive negotiations and vendor management. Adept at driving profitability improvement and enhancing customer relationships, I leverage exceptional multitasking skills to streamline operations and achieve strategic goals. Committed to delivering value through effective communication and innovative procurement strategies.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Procurement Buyer/Sales
Fresh Texas
Dallas
05.2025 - 01.2026
- Managed supplier relationships to ensure quality and timely deliveries.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors to secure favorable terms and pricing.
- Coordinated purchasing activities to maintain inventory levels and minimize shortages.
- Reviewed purchase orders to check for completeness and accuracy.
- Evaluated bids from suppliers to determine best value for company needs.
- Developed relationships with vendors to maximize pricing, delivery, and quality of products.
- Participated in periodic meetings with vendors concerning product availability, delivery timeframes, quality issues.
Procurement Specialist/Buyer Manager
Mr. Greens Produce
04.2024 - 04.2025
- Tracked purchase orders and followed up with vendors and carriers to support timely deliveries.
- Managed a diverse portfolio of suppliers, ensuring timely delivery of goods and services at competitive prices.
- Developed and maintained detailed records of all procurement activities for accurate tracking and reporting purposes.
- Maintained ongoing communication with suppliers to promote workflow and respond to inquiries.
- Enhanced the accuracy of demand forecasting through data analysis, enabling better decision-making in the purchasing process.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop project-specific procurement plans, aligning strategies with overall business objectives.
- Conducted market research to identify new suppliers, keeping abreast of industry trends and best practices in procurement management.
- Established relationships with vendors and suppliers to streamline procurement operations.
General/Sales Manager
Riley's Precuts
04.2007 - 10.2023
- Handled customer relations issues, enabling quick resolution, and client satisfaction.
- Monitored customer buying trends, market conditions, and competitor actions to adjust strategies and achieve sales goals.
- Established and cultivated solid business relationships with new or existing customers.
- Attended industry shows, conventions, and other meetings with primary mission of expanding market opportunities.
- Handled all Foodservice/ Retail and Distribution customers such: Sysco, Hardies, Brothers, Central Market, Whole Foods, La Madeline, Hardies, Ben E. Keith ect....
- Maintained relationships with customers and found new ones by identifying needs and offering appropriate services.
- Identified, hired and trained highly-qualified staff by teaching best practices, procedures, and sales strategies.
- Resolved customer issues quickly to close deals and boost client satisfaction.
- Built relationships with customers and community to establish long-term business growth.
- Managed accounts to retain existing relationships and grow share of business.
- Demonstrated products to show potential customers benefits and advantages and encourage purchases.
- Over saw Operations and Procurement
- Contract Negotiations with Suppliers
- Resolved problems with high-profile customers to maintain relationships and increase return customer base.
General Manager of Food Service/Operations Manager
Brothers Produce
02.2003 - 04.2007
- Drove year-over-year business growth while leading operations, strategic vision, and long-range planning during start up for Dallas and SA.
- Established positive and effective communication among unit staff and organization leadership, reducing miscommunications, and missed deadlines.
- Chaired weekly meetings with executive leadership to identify opportunities for improvement, establish milestones, and tailor products to individual markets.
- Managed purchasing, sales, marketing and customer account operations efficiently.
- Recruited, hired, and trained initial personnel, working to establish key internal functions and outline scope of positions for new organization.
- Partnered with vendors and suppliers to effectively manage and budget.
- Maintained compliance with company policies and procedures for food safety, sanitation, and quality.
- Trained and supervised new staff to enhance customer service skills and comply with food safety standards.
- Developed and implemented customer service standards and best practices to enforce compliance and meet criteria requirements.
- Controlled labor hours and inventory costs through hands-on management and proactive changes.
- Handled escalated customer concerns with speed and knowledgeable support to achieve optimal satisfaction and maintain long-term loyalty.
Education
High School Diploma -
Mabank High School
Mabank, TX05.1983
Skills
- Persuasive Negotiations
- Product and Service Management
- Sales Planning and Implementation
- National Account Management
- Business Development and Planning
- Operational Standards
- Exceptional Multitasking Skills
- Goal Setting
- Profitability Improvement
- Procurement
- Budgeting and Finance
- Sales Leadership
- Training and Coaching
- Warehouse Operations/ Inventory Control
- Key Account Retention
- Account Management
- Customer Relationship Management
- Business Development
- Effective Communication
- Territory Management
- Contract Negotiation
- Vendor Management
Timeline
Procurement Buyer/Sales
Fresh Texas
05.2025 - 01.2026
Procurement Specialist/Buyer Manager
Mr. Greens Produce
04.2024 - 04.2025
General/Sales Manager
Riley's Precuts
04.2007 - 10.2023
General Manager of Food Service/Operations Manager
Brothers Produce
02.2003 - 04.2007
High School Diploma -
Mabank High School