Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Affiliations
Accomplishments
Certification
References
Timeline
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Kyle Ledger

Kyle Ledger

Supplier Management Analyst
Mosinee,WI

Summary

Highly competitive, results-driven, and strategic professional recognized for exceptional performance and efficiency in high-stakes environments. Brings deep expertise in operational optimization, data analytics, and strategic planning to streamline processes and elevate performance. Known for strong problem-solving abilities, clear communication, and adaptive leadership—especially in ambiguous or rapidly evolving situations. A collaborative force who fosters team synergy and drives measurable outcomes. Thrives under pressure, consistently delivering high-quality work with speed and precision, even amid last-minute shifts.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Supplier Management Analyst

WW Grainger
Chicago, IL
03.2022 - Current
  • Deliver comprehensive negotiation support to enhance collaboration with business partners and leaders. Provide the data driven strategy, partnership, feedback, ideas & added dialogue directly impacting our negotiations and achieving ~$11M in cost avoidance (2023 - 2025)
  • Manage cost support negotiations for quarterly hot buys, driving profitability in power tools & pneumatics hot buy programs. Program has grown 57% ($44M to $70M) between 2022 - 2024.
  • Identified Grainger initiated cost reduction opportunity by addressing supplier concerns regarding web pricing. Developed GP neutral cost/price analysis and collaborated with pricing team to gain their approval. Achieved approximately $80k cost reduction through this analysis and partnership with the pricing team.
  • Coordinate with cross-functional teams to meet supplier requirements and foster interdepartmental collaboration. Close partnership with Merchandising and various teams involved in the new product addition process to keep tasks moving forward and increase our supplier's speed to market on new products.
  • Train team members and share best practices. Built and shared market share methodology with my SMA team resulting in increased data-driven decision-making department wide. Market share analysis was the #1 negotiation tactic utilized when this was introduced to the floor.
  • Collaborate on cross-departmental projects to identify process improvement opportunities within various processes. Provided SM perspective and/or analytical support on three major projects this year: New Product Addition, ASM Realignment & Redistributor Overlap.
  • Created new SALs and contract amendments, enhancing contract management efficiency through close teamwork.

National Sales Coordinator

WW Grainger
Janesville, WI
11.2019 - 03.2022
  • CI sales order rejection initiative; Eliminated ~4,000 rejected lines each month, saving our team approximately 16 hours of work each month.
  • Conducted market research to identify trends and opportunities for growth. Two larger National Accounts (Waste Management & Caterpillar) grew by 19% & 27% respectively.
  • Assisted in developing sales presentations and promotional materials for campaigns.
  • Maintained accurate records of sales data and customer interactions consistently.
  • Created monthly reports outlining progress against established objectives and reported results to business partners.
  • Provided new hire training on operational & analytical processes.

Open Order Resolution Associate

WW Grainger
Janesville, WI
01.2017 - 11.2019
  • Analyzed customer data to identify trends and anticipate customer needs.
  • Developed and implemented strategies to increase customer satisfaction and engagement.
  • Provided exceptional services and pleasant shopping experiences to retail customers.

ePro Customer Care

WW Grainger
Janesville, WI
01.2015 - 12.2017
  • Utilized eProcurement software to manage purchase orders.
  • Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
  • Demonstrated creativity and resourcefulness through the development of innovative solutions.
  • Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
  • Gained extensive knowledge in data entry, analysis and reporting.

Education

Some College (No Degree) - Business Management

Madison College
Madison, WI

Skills

  • Supplier Relationship Management
  • Project Management
  • Ambiguous Problem-Solving
  • Large Dataset Analysis
  • Strategic Thinking
  • Attention to Detail
  • Cross-functional Collaboration
  • Effective Communication & Storytelling
  • Cost Reductions
  • Contract Management
  • Negotiation Strategies
  • Market Research - Copilot
  • Assortment Risk Management - Panjiva
  • Microsoft Suite - Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Outlook, OneNote & Access
  • SM Operational & Engagement Expert

Affiliations

  • Volunteer - Big Brothers Big Sisters of America
  • High School Baseball Coach

Accomplishments

  • 2025 SM Strategic Framework Award Winner - NPI Process
  • 2025 SM Strategic Framework Award Winner - ASM Realignment
  • 2018 How We Work Award Winner - D.G. Presented Honors at the 2019 NSSM
  • ~ 100 Manager & Star Shoutouts Since 2020

Certification

  • Consulting Services Development Program

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Supplier Management Analyst

WW Grainger
03.2022 - Current

National Sales Coordinator

WW Grainger
11.2019 - 03.2022

Open Order Resolution Associate

WW Grainger
01.2017 - 11.2019

ePro Customer Care

WW Grainger
01.2015 - 12.2017

Some College (No Degree) - Business Management

Madison College

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