Nakia Guyden
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
Procurement and purchasing professional with experience leading sourcing, supplier selection, contract negotiation, and inventory planning across multiple sites. Brings a strong focus on supplier performance metrics, cost control, forecast-based buying, and resolving delivery or quality issues to support continuity and efficiency.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
SUITE ATTENDANT
LEGENDS - United Airlines Field LA Memorial Coliseum
01.2020 - Current
- The Suite Attendant is responsible for providing exceptional hospitality to all suite holders and single game renters at games and other events.
- Delivered high-quality customer service by promptly addressing inquiries and effectively resolving issues to enhance guest experience.
- Maintained prompt and friendly service to create a welcoming atmosphere for suite holders and guests.
- Executed opening and closing duties assigned by the Suites Manager to ensure seamless suite operations.
- Cleaned the suite after the event concluded.
- Inventory product and prepare it according to management and health guidelines
- Maintain a professional attitude and appearance
BUYER
JM Eagle
Los Angeles, CA
01.2008 - Current
- Partner in leading all aspects of purchasing and procurement processes, to include the pricing, delivery and quality of incoming materials, while building and maintaining a dependable and high-performance supplier base. Proactively improve the cost and effectiveness of various systems and supplier performance through continuous supplier evaluations. Develop forecasts, determine inventory needs at multiple distribution sites, and lead the sourcing and development of new suppliers; submit alternative supplier and materials lists for qualification.
- Reviewed processes to identify cost reduction opportunities and implemented best practices, engaging with suppliers to resolve delivery and quality issues.
- Challenged and improved cost structure and purchasing competencies while sourcing new suppliers and nurturing relationships with existing ones.
- Partner in developing procedures and identifying KPIs to manage quality, risks, lead time, and costs.
- Implement expertise in tradeoffs between cost, volume, and quality in order to drive agreements that meet corporate performance criteria and ensure long-term supply continuity to avoid item shortages.
- Develop forecasts for future demand, purchase based on lead-time, market conditions and needs, and implement initiatives that result in improved delivery performance and quality.
- The world's largest manufacturer and distributor of plastic pipe with 22 plants across North America.
PURCHASING AGENT
LA Brea Bakery, Inc.
Van Nuys, CA
01.2004 - 01.2007
- Drove all aspects of sourcing, purchasing and procurement within assigned product categories, to include vendor management and negotiations, contract negotiations, and the strategic enhancement of processes, while building a strong vendor network and cultivating key vendor relationships to ensure continuous supply availability. Assisted in the development of procedures to effectively manage costs, quality, lead time and replenishment.
- Identified, selected and qualified suppliers per category via strategic sourcing analysis; analyzed and measured overall supplier performance and ensured supplier compliance.
- Monitored back orders and missing ETA items; collaborated with product manager to evaluate new suppliers, selecting those offering optimal cost and quality.
- Represented the company during negotiations, assisted in formulating policies related to the purchase of materials and supplies, and helped coordinate all purchasing and procurement activities.
- Sourced potential new suppliers and strengthened relationships with existing suppliers, focusing on improving cost structure and purchasing competencies.
- Reduced budget expenses and costs via renegotiation of pricing with suppliers.
- Negotiated vendor contracts to optimize purchasing strategies based on total product cost; maintained inventory levels and assisted company stores in reducing inventory.
- Received Employee of the Month award twice for outstanding performance and contributions.
- A leading retail bakery, restaurant operator and an industrial baking company headquartered in Los Angeles.
FREIGHT COORDINATOR
LA Brea Bakery, Inc.
Van Nuys, CA
01.1999 - 01.2004
- Managed daily international and domestic freight coordination and logistics, overseeing budget management, pricing negotiation, and collaboration with teams to monitor pick-up and delivery shipments, while ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and quality of operations. Consolidated LTL shipments nationally.
- Managed over 25,000 foreign and domestic loads annually and a multimillion-dollar budget, while coordinating distribution from multiple facilities on both coasts.
- Negotiated contracts with carriers and developed/maintained key relationships with distributors and brokers to ensure the best pricing and terms.
- Generated reports to ensure timely delivery of shipments and served as primary contact between customer service and carrier partners for shipping inquiries and issues.
- Worked with production and inventory to ensure fulfillment of orders worldwide.
- Described the company as a major player in the retail bakery and restaurant industry, with operations based in Los Angeles.
Education
Business Administration
Ohio State University-Columbus
CERTIFICATE - ACCOUNTING
RAS Technology Center
Los Angeles, CAPROGRAM - LOGISTICS SPECIALIST
California State University-Long Beach
Skills
- Microsoft Office, MOVEX, SBT, EDI programs and diverse proprietary software
- Food safety
- Suite operations
- Guest service
- Team collaboration
- Strong multitasking
Personal Information
Title: SENIOR PURCHASING & PROCUREMENT
Timeline
SUITE ATTENDANT
LEGENDS - United Airlines Field LA Memorial Coliseum
01.2020 - Current
BUYER
JM Eagle
01.2008 - Current
PURCHASING AGENT
LA Brea Bakery, Inc.
01.2004 - 01.2007
FREIGHT COORDINATOR
LA Brea Bakery, Inc.
01.1999 - 01.2004
Business Administration
Ohio State University-Columbus
CERTIFICATE - ACCOUNTING
RAS Technology Center
PROGRAM - LOGISTICS SPECIALIST
California State University-Long Beach