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ROB GINTER

Algonquin,IL

Summary

Accomplished senior level procurement leader possessing 17 plus years of direct and indirect procurement managerial experience across different categories and industries. Expert-level acumen in contract negotiations, cost savings, sourcing excellence, and problem-solving methodologies. Well-versed in various sourcing activities while partnering cross-functionally with suppliers, internal stakeholders and C-level leadership to execute projects and improve processes.

Overview

years of professional experience

Work History

Sr. Manager/Director of Private Brands Sourcing

Ahold Delhaize (Peapod Digital Labs)

Chicago, IL

01.2022 - Current

Develops and directs category and sourcing strategy for $1.5 billion in private label grocery spend across non-edible categories (GM, Seasonal GM and Candy, Pet, Baby, HBC Health and Personal Beauty, Laundry and Household).
Manages daily activity of 5 sourcing managers who directly manage their respective categories.
Develops and enforces annual budget needs for department.
Reduces sourcing process bottlenecks by training and coaching direct and indirect reports on practices, procedures and performance strategies.
Manages supplier relationships for large non-edible AD suppliers.
Oversees and executes contracts from start to finish and has developed processes to track contracts coming close to expiration to leverage negotiation power.

Sourcing Manager

Topco Associates LLC

Elk Grove Village, IL

07.2017 - 01.2022

Manages and develops sourcing and category strategy for $375M in private label grocery spend (bottled juices, carbonated beverages, and pizza/pasta sauce).
Deliver $1.1M in cost savings in 2020 during pandemic conditions where supply severely trailed demand.
Develops joint business plans with targeted suppliers to operate collaboratively to ensure successful achievement of mutual goals.
Manages complex sourcing projects, either on behalf of all Topco members, or individually, via RFI's, RFC's and RFP's.
Negotiates price and contract terms with suppliers.
Manages supplier/vendor relationships and provides continuous improvement opportunities with stakeholders (members and suppliers).
Oversees daily activity of Sourcing Specialists who assist in day-to-day functions of categories managed.
Liaised with internal and external stakeholders to identify and leverage contract value opportunities.

Senior Manager, Procurement

Sears Holdings Corporation

Hoffman Estates, Illinois, United States

08.2016 - 06.2017

Oversaw $95M global indirect procurement marketing spend (paper, print and non-contract direct mail)
Managed daily activity of Category Managers and was responsible for their performance, which involves quarterly reviews.
Consolidated supplier base by 25 percent through elimination of non-competitive suppliers while improving costs and efficiency.
Negotiated 2017 annual paper supply contracts, which resulted in 6% cost savings year over year with flat commodity prices.
Planned and assigned monthly allocations of paper to designated print locations to optimize geographic distribution in order to minimize logistics costs, assure contract compliance and mitigate risks of interruption of supply.
Drafted annual contracts, which include Statement of Works (SOW) and various Amendments to Master Supply Agreements as needed.
Collaborated with various business units to effectively manage marketing campaigns involving print and paper.

Purchasing Manager

Lindenmeyr Munroe

Teterboro, NJ

10.2004 - 07.2016

Led category and sourcing vision for direct procurement and indirect procurement (corrugate, shrink wrap, packaging) functions encompassing $200 million in spend.
Procured and replenished inventory consisting of paper products available for resale for 145,000 square foot distribution center that directly procured $150M in spend.
Negotiated with suppliers for preferred allocation of product for all bid business and actively managed purchasing agents and trained them to execute purchasing department vision.
Managed 4500 stock SKU's which involved creating forecasts with min/max levels to ensure optimal product mix at optimal turn.
Created standard operating procedures for LM Purchasing Department for 26 branches.
Devised system that allows certain suppliers to deliver same night to improve service platform, which resulted in 45 percent growth year over year.