DAVID BIRTS
Madera,CA
Summary
Purchasing expert with over 20 years of Purchasing/Strategic Sourcing/Category Management experience. Successful track record of developing and implementing sourcing strategies for direct and indirect categories resulting in lowering overall cost of goods. Results oriented leader with expertise in strategic sourcing, commodities, and supply chain.
Former Inroads pre collegiate graduate.
Former Army Reservist
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
EXPERIENCE , SENIOR PURCHASING MANAGER
Kevin’s Natural Foods
06.2022 - 08.2023
- Responsible for all direct as well as indirect purchasing for Kevin's (recently acquired by Mars).
- Strategically sourced everything including MRP, ingredients, packaging, equipment, and commodities domestically as well as imports.
- Directly responsible for lowering our cost of goods by approximately 3 million dollars within 12 months.
- Directly responsible for lowering our inventory on hand substantially, keeping our turns tight while maintaining a superior service level (we never shorted a customer).
SENIOR PURCHASING MANAGER
Neil Jones Food Company
04.2018 - 06.2022
- Responsible for all direct as well as indirect purchasing for the Firebaugh location.
- Effectively managed a team of 5 full time employees as well as 4-5 seasonal employees.
- Directly managed over 60 million in annual spend.
- Responsible for bids, conversions, yearly contracts, and decreasing our cost of goods by over a 1.2 million dollars over my last 2 years with the company.
CATEGORY MANAGER
Shamrock Foods/Shamrock Foodservice Warehouse
01.2014 - 04.2018
- Evaluate vendor performance by establishing key vendor performance metrics including; on time delivery, quality, adequate shelf life and fulfillment levels, drive improvement in vendor compliance within each metric
- Provide analytical support for internal budgeting and planning sessions; determine annual forecasts, prepare current category reports, perform pricing surveys and identify industry trends through SWOT, competitive reviews and retailer reports
- Responsible for purchasing at all 8 Cash & Carry stores
- Categories range from frozen, fresh, small- wares, chemicals, equipment, materials, janitorial, and non- foods etc.
BUYER
Shamrock Foods Company
01.2012 - 01.2014
- Responsible for purchasing dry commodities for Enterprise and perishable items locally
- Negotiated multiple commodity buy in opportunities (Imported as well as Domestic)
- Manage over 1500 line items while maintaining a high service level and low DOH.
BUYER
System Services of America
01.2011 - 01.2012
- Responsible for purchasing can & dry, frozen, produce, and fresh items
- Manage product lines/inventory and maintain high service level for chain accounts.
BUYER
Sysco Foodservice
01.2008 - 01.2011
- Responsible for purchasing can & dry, frozen goods, E&S, paper, foam, plastic, as well as chemicals
- Manage product lines/inventory, decrease slow and non-moving items, invoice reconciliation, and forecasting while maintaining a high service level
- Negotiate and implement vendor conversions, local programs, and contracts.
BUYER/SR. BUYER
US Foodservice
01.2003 - 01.2008
- Responsible for purchasing non-food items such as chemicals, foam, paper, E&S, plastic as well as dry and frozen products
- Manage product lines/inventory, move dead stock, and forecasting while maintaining a high service level
- Negotiate and implement vendor programs and contracts
- While centralized, responsible for purchasing for all west coast divisions.
Education
Bachelor of Science Technology - Technology Management
UNIVERSITY OF ADVANCING TECHNOLOGY
Phoenix, AZAssociate - Graphic Design
UNIVERSITY OF ADVANCING TECHNOLOGY
Phoenix, AZDiploma - Electrical Power Distribution
MILWAUKEE AREA TECHNICAL COLLEGE
Milwaukee, WINo Degree - Masters of Management (completed 30 Credits)
University of Phoenix
Phoenix, AZSkills
- Quality Assurance Standards
- Inventory Records
- Corrective Actions
- SAP ERP
- Supplier Quotes
- Supplier Relations
- Supplier Selection
- Policy Improvements
- Contract Negotiation
- Global Sourcing
- Strategic Sourcing
- Vendor Sourcing
- Request for Proposal
- Purchasing and Product Sourcing
- Cost Savings
- Purchasing Management
- Supplier Performance Management
- Purchase Order Reconciliation
- Vendor Negotiations
Timeline
EXPERIENCE , SENIOR PURCHASING MANAGER
Kevin’s Natural Foods
06.2022 - 08.2023
SENIOR PURCHASING MANAGER
Neil Jones Food Company
04.2018 - 06.2022
CATEGORY MANAGER
Shamrock Foods/Shamrock Foodservice Warehouse
01.2014 - 04.2018
BUYER
Shamrock Foods Company
01.2012 - 01.2014
BUYER
System Services of America
01.2011 - 01.2012
BUYER
Sysco Foodservice
01.2008 - 01.2011
BUYER/SR. BUYER
US Foodservice
01.2003 - 01.2008
Bachelor of Science Technology - Technology Management
UNIVERSITY OF ADVANCING TECHNOLOGY
Associate - Graphic Design
UNIVERSITY OF ADVANCING TECHNOLOGY
Diploma - Electrical Power Distribution
MILWAUKEE AREA TECHNICAL COLLEGE
No Degree - Masters of Management (completed 30 Credits)
University of Phoenix