Joe Fullett

Glenview,IL

Summary

Procurement specialist in the food and beverage industry with cross functionality in production and demand planning. Strong multitasking skills to meet and exceed organizational goals.

Overview

years of professional experience

Work History

Procurement Planner

Imbibe inc

05.2020 - Current

Procurement lead across a broad range of categories including sugars, acidulants and bakery items
Led successful 22'-23' production launch of largest customer with spend totaling over $17MM just for this account
Enhanced supplier base by leading secondary sourcing initiative
Reduced procurement costs by implementing strategic sourcing initiatives and negotiating favorable contracts with suppliers
Oversee and manage multiple co-manufacturers ensuring customer production demands are met
Analyze purchasing patterns to identify improvement opportunities for cost savings and reduction of waste, spoilage, and scrap

Procurement | Inventory Specialist

Good Foods Group

08.2016 - 05.2020

Categories included but not limited to produce, dairy, chicken, frozen juice and avocados
Total spend under management was $20MM+
Strategic sourcing for all categories listed while driving YOY cost savings through the use of RFQs
Hit cost savings goals in all years of employment
Enhanced inventory accuracy by conducting regular cycle counts and reconciling discrepancies.
Vendor negotiations to maximize value and identify improvement opportunities

Education

B.A. - Economics and Political science

University of New Mexico

05.1995

Skills

Vendor/category management
Strategic sourcing
Contract negotiations

Forecasting analysis
Risk management
Teamwork and Collaboration

Personal Information

Title: Procurement professional

Timeline

Procurement Planner - Imbibe inc

05.2020 - Current

Procurement | Inventory Specialist - Good Foods Group