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Lance McClelland

Happy Valley,OR

Summary

Accomplished Senior Purchasing Manager with history of overseeing multi-million dollar procurement operations. Strategic planner offering demonstrated track record and core strengths in key relationship management and inventory management as well as persuasive contract negotiation skills. Determined professional with track record of building productive networks of suppliers and obtaining materials at low prices. Demonstrated strengths in forecasting, budgeting and inventory management. Twenty years of experience working with and for beverage co-manufacturing companies to include 4 different start-ups.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

VP Procurement

Humanitea
Irvine, CA
02.2021 - 07.2024
  • Participated in vendor selection processes including evaluating proposals, conducting interviews, and completing reference checks.
  • Managed inventory levels by monitoring stock levels and ordering supplies as needed.
  • Conducted regular meetings with departmental personnel to discuss purchasing needs or issues related to procurement activities.
  • Collaborated with internal stakeholders to determine purchasing needs and negotiate prices.
  • Reviewed historical data to anticipate future procurement needs.
  • Analyzed market trends to identify potential cost savings opportunities.
  • Implemented systems for tracking vendor performance metrics such as quality ratings or delivery times.
  • Interfaced with senior management teams on issues related to sourcing decisions or contract negotiations.
  • Maintained positive relationships with existing suppliers while exploring new sources of supply.
  • Negotiated contracts with vendors to secure the most favorable terms and pricing.

VP Procurement

Kids Healthy Foods
Irvine, CA
04.2016 - 07.2024
  • Provided guidance on sourcing decisions related to product specifications, materials selection and vendor selection criteria.
  • Developed systems for tracking inventory levels at all times so that critical supplies were not depleted unexpectedly.
  • Assisted in developing departmental policies related to procurement procedures and practices.
  • Developed and maintained effective relationships with suppliers and negotiated contracts with them.
  • Managed inventory levels to ensure availability of materials for production.
  • Identified potential vendors and evaluated them according to price, quality, selection, service, support, availability, reliability and sustainability.
  • Performed detailed analysis of supplier costs associated with different items purchased by the organization.
  • Implemented strategies for cost reduction through improved terms of payment or better pricing structures.
  • Conducted market research to identify new sources of supply that offered competitive prices.
  • Analyzed purchasing trends and identified opportunities for consolidating orders and leveraging volume discounts.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Political Science And Government

University of Oregon
Eugene, OR
06-1994

Skills

  • Operations Management
  • Performance Improvement
  • Strategic Sourcing
  • Market Analysis
  • Cost Analysis
  • Price Negotiation
  • Budget Planning
  • Demand forecasting
  • Supplier Relationship Management
  • Financial Acumen
  • Analytical Thinking
  • Global Procurement
  • MS Office
  • Inventory Management
  • Relationship Building
  • Written Communication
  • Professional Demeanor
  • Business savvy
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Analytical Skills
  • Self Motivation

Affiliations

  • Hiking
  • Running
  • Walking
  • Reading

Accomplishments

  • Lean Six Sigma

Timeline

VP Procurement

Humanitea
02.2021 - 07.2024

VP Procurement

Kids Healthy Foods
04.2016 - 07.2024

Bachelor of Arts - Political Science And Government

University of Oregon
Lance McClelland