Jonathan Bobbie
Winter Garden,FL
Summary
Experienced supply chain and project management professional with expertise in procurement strategies and supplier relationship management. Skilled in implementing cost-saving innovations, and driving product launches. Recognized for effective contract negotiations and optimizing purchasing processes across multiple brands.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Purchasing Manager
Darden Restaurants, Inc
Orlando, FL
05.2025 - Current
- Direct management of multiple protein categories, involving over $150 million in spend.
- Cultivated supplier relationships through effective contract negotiations, production scheduling, and distribution planning.
- Directed project management across 10 brands, emphasizing new product development, innovative solutions, and implementation of cost-saving measures.
- Managed all fresh protein distribution channels from procurement to end user.
Senior, Supply Chain Analyst
Darden Restaurants Inc
Orlando, Florida
02.2024 - 04.2025
- Enhanced Supply Chain procurement strategies for various product categories.
- Executed root cause analysis of supply chain disruptions for effective resolution planning.
- Coordinated with internal teams to evaluate and optimize purchasing processes.
Senior Financial Analyst
Darden Restaurants Inc
Orlando, FL
05.2021 - 01.2024
- Formulated and preserved forecasting models dedicated to protein procurement for all 10 brands.
- Prepared detailed reports on financial performance for senior management review.
- Drafted presentations illustrating key insights from financial analyses for use in board meetings and investor relations events.
Education
MBA - Business
University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZ05-2012
Associate of Science - Hospitality Management
University of Central Florida
Orlando, FL05-2009
Skills
- Supplier relationship management
- Project management
- Strategic sourcing
- Cross-functional leadership
- Contract negotiation
- Procurement strategy
- Cost analysis
- Inventory optimization
- Team collaboration
- Professional communication skills
- Supply chain management
- Distribution
- Microsoft Suite
- Alteryx certified
- Power BI
Timeline
Purchasing Manager
Darden Restaurants, Inc
05.2025 - Current
Senior, Supply Chain Analyst
Darden Restaurants Inc
02.2024 - 04.2025
Senior Financial Analyst
Darden Restaurants Inc
05.2021 - 01.2024
MBA - Business
University of Phoenix
Associate of Science - Hospitality Management
University of Central Florida