Jason Ballay
Terrytown,LA
Summary
Senior Procurement Representative with a robust background in steering product category strategies, and managing supplier relationships. Strengths lie in identifying growth opportunities, managing contract requirements, and driving profit-improvement initiatives. Proficient in building strategic partnerships with multiple departments to drive successful program execution and launch new initiatives.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Buyer / Procurement Analyst
Imperial Trading LLC
Elmwood, La
09.2006 - Current
- Developed category strategies to enhance product assortment and market positioning.
- Managed inventory levels to optimize stock turnover and minimize excess.
- Trained junior team members on category management best practices and tools.
- Presented insights and recommendations to senior leadership for strategic planning.
- Devised long-term development strategies for product categories.
- Collaborated with sales teams to determine competitive pricing and promotional activities for each product category.
- Negotiated agreements with suppliers to manage inventory, quality, and cost.
- Developed exit strategies and ideas to quickly remove unsuccessful products.
- Contributed innovative ideas and solutions to enhance team performance and outcomes.
- Worked successfully with a diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals, and address issues related to our products and services.
- Collaborated with other departments to coordinate strategic marketing and distribution activities.
- Collaborated with vendors to ensure timely delivery of goods at competitive prices.
- Developed strategic partnerships with suppliers to ensure optimal resource availability.
- Facilitated cross-functional collaboration between departments such as sales and marketing, finance and accounting, and operations and logistics, ensuring effective coordination across teams.
- Interpreted laws, regulations, taxes, and policies governing state and federal laws.
Education
Associate of Science - Business Administration And Management
Delgado Community College
New Orleans, LA05-2004
Skills
- Procurement strategy development
- Contract management
- Supply chain coordination
- Team leadership
- Team collaboration
- Analytical thinking
- Supplier negotiation
- Problem solving
- Competitive pricing strategy
- Negotiating agreements
- Effective communication
- Self motivated
- Strategic thinking
- Supplier relationship management
- Training development
Certification
- JDA Software E3 Level 1 Buyer – 2006
- JDA Software E3 Level 2 Buyer - 2008
- JDA Software E3 Level 3 Buyer - 2012
- ADP Cyber Security - Email Security - 2023
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Senior Buyer / Procurement Analyst
Imperial Trading LLC
09.2006 - Current
Associate of Science - Business Administration And Management
Delgado Community College