Customer-oriented fruit procurement professional with a strategic mindset. Experienced in building relationships, retaining top accounts, and growing profit channels. Skilled in expanding network connections, implementing pricing models, and delivering customer solutions.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Industrial Sales/Procurement Specialist
Columbia Fruit Processing, LLC
Woodland, WA
02.2023 - Current
Developed strategies for procuring goods and services at the most cost-effective prices.
Managed relationships with key suppliers by regularly communicating updates about pricing changes or new products.
Evaluated supplier quotations to determine best value for money products or services.
Coordinated with internal stakeholders to ensure timely delivery of items to meet project deadlines.
Conducted research to identify new potential suppliers based on quality, price, availability, reliability and serviceability criteria.
Farm Director
Johnson Creek Farms
Bandon, OR
04.2012 - Current
Cultivated strong relationships with customers by responding promptly to inquiries or complaints.
Monitored market conditions and competitor activities to inform business decisions.
Ensured compliance with all relevant regulations, policies and procedures.
Prepared presentations for board meetings summarizing key developments within the company.
Developed and implemented strategic plans to ensure organizational goals were met.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Business/Economics
Portland State University
Portland, OR
Agriculture
Oregon State University
Corvallis, OR
Organic Certification & Sustainable Agriculture
Oregon Tilth
Corvallis, OR
Skills
Supply chain forecasting
Supplier Relationship Management
Quality Control
Product tracking
Effective Communication
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, etc
Purchasing Processes
Knowledgeable in Fruit Markets
Grower Relations
Languages
Korean study
Timeline
Industrial Sales/Procurement Specialist
Columbia Fruit Processing, LLC
02.2023 - Current
Farm Director
Johnson Creek Farms
04.2012 - Current
Some College (No Degree) - Business/Economics
Portland State University
Agriculture
Oregon State University
Organic Certification & Sustainable Agriculture
Oregon Tilth
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