Procurement Analyst
Dutch Bros
04 2021 - Current
- Conducted thorough spend analysis to identify areas for cost reduction and process improvement.
- Implemented inventory management initiatives to reduce stockholding costs and increase turnover rates.
- Developed comprehensive category plans to support strategic sourcing initiatives and achieve company objectives.
- Managed procurement requests and acted as point-person for customers on logistics, hardware and software needs.
- Improved procurement efficiency by streamlining processes and implementing cost-saving strategies.
- Spearheaded vendor risk assessment activities, mitigating potential disruptions within the supply chain network.
- Maintained internal inventory of supplies and equipment.
- Negotiated contract renewals with suppliers, securing favorable terms and conditions for the organization.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop procurement strategies aligned with corporate goals.
- Optimized sourcing strategies by identifying alternative suppliers offering competitive pricing or higher-quality productsservices.
- Reduced order processing time with the implementation of a centralized procurement system.
- Analyzed supplier performance for better contract negotiations and long-term partnerships.
- Promoted a culture of continuous learning among team members, offering training/development opportunities to enhance individual skill sets and support overall team performance.