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Yvey Sopiqoti

Charlotte Metro,NC

Summary

Strategic sourcing leader with 7 years of experience in RFx execution, cost management, contract development, vendor negotiations, budget oversight, and category planning support. Skilled in project facilitation, team development, analytics-driven procurement, optimizing supplier relationships, and enhancing efficiency through data-driven strategies.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Strategic Sourcing Lead - Supplies (Apparel & Safety Equipment)

Lowe's Companies, Inc.
05.2025 - Current
  • Company Overview: Fortune 50 Home Improvement Retailer
  • Own and manage a catalog of 10,000+ SKUs for apparel and safety equipment, supporting direct-to-store fulfillment and 3PL distribution via Bunzl.
  • Mitigate supply chain risks by monitoring stockouts, addressing pricing changes, and implementing proactive vendor communication strategies.
  • Lead quarterly vendor reviews to align on performance, compliance, and category growth opportunities.
  • Develop and enforce catalog standards: vet, approve, and load new items while ensuring alignment with financial budgets and sourcing policies.
  • Execute SKU consolidation initiative to reduce catalog complexity and improve cost-efficiency.
  • Conduct direct-vs-3PL fulfillment audits to identify optimal sourcing strategies based on cost, lead time, and operational impact.
  • Partner cross-functionally with business units to create category strategies and seasonal/event plans that meet operational and financial objectives.
  • Negotiate with suppliers to drive adherence to company policies, reduce costs, and ensure fulfillment reliability.

Sourcing Process and Analytics Lead (Indirect Sourcing)

Lowe's Companies Inc
07.2024 - 05.2025
  • Collaborate with Category Management, Business Stakeholders, and Vendors in a cross functional environment to provide decision making analytics to solve complex problems, create go-to-market-strategies, optimize allocation, and manage financial budgets.
  • Discovered $650K in savings by conducting contract audit reviews, identifying trends, and ensuring charge legitimacy within the indirect sourcing department to lead teams to improved payment processes and present findings to leadership.
  • Mentored and coached Strategic Sourcing associates on developing RFP events and utilizing advanced analytics in Coupa CSO, fostering collaboration and knowledge-sharing.
  • Managed high complexity RFP’s in the fields of Facilities Management, Logistics, Supply Chain, and IT.
  • Delivered strategic RFP award recommendations by aligning supplier selections to match budget planning needs through scenario analysis, showcasing strategic thinking and stakeholder management.
  • Enhanced Category Management decision-making by creating and managing intuitive Power BI dashboards that manage spend, financing, and budgets.

Sourcing Analyst III (Produce & Floral)

Ahold Delhaize USA
03.2023 - 07.2024
  • Company Overview: Major Grocery Retail Group with ~$60B in Revenue
  • Captured $12 Million in savings by managing the procure to pay strategic sourcing projects showcasing adept negotiation skills, cost-effective procurement practices, contract management, and optimizing economies of scale.
  • Mitigated over $8 Million in cost increases by directly negotiating with vendors on cost increases and applying a Should Cost analysis which consisted of leveraging market data to scrutinize vendor-submitted price increases. This proactive approach not only validated the legitimacy of price hikes but also led to substantial cost decreases all while maintaining service levels.
  • Managed category plans by creating RFP calendars and creating synergies between stakeholders in a matrix environment.
  • Utilized Power BI and DSS Microstrategy to generate comprehensive reports, enabling data-driven decision-making regarding expense reduction and process improvements.

Founder and Owner

Devoted Apparel
04.2019 - 05.2024
  • Company Overview: Direct-to-Consumer Apparel Brand
  • Built and managed a successful e-commerce brand, demonstrating entrepreneurial initiative and strategic planning.
  • Increased brand visibility and sales by organizing booth setups at state events, showcasing marketing creativity and customer engagement.
  • Developed strong partnerships with other businesses to allow for collaboration and more significant opportunities for growth.
  • Established a successful business by identifying market needs and developing innovative solutions.

Senior Financial Consultant / Financial Consultant

TIAA
11.2021 - 03.2023
  • Company Overview: Fortune 100 Financial Services Firm Managing $1.3 Trillion
  • Generated $5M in new assets by resolving client inquiries and offering tailored retirement solutions, exemplifying client-centricity and solution-oriented thinking.
  • Designed and presented personalized retirement income plans based on client needs while asking open ended questions.
  • Ranked in the top 1% for productivity and efficiency, maintaining a 100% scorecard in customer satisfaction and operational metrics. Promoted to higher asset classes and hosted training sessions within 6 months.

Procurement and Finance Intern

Elevate Textiles
05.2021 - 11.2021
  • Company Overview: Global Textile Manufacturer Generating $1.3B Annually
  • Supported sourcing managers in creating and managing purchase orders, RFQs, and contracts, emphasizing attention to detail and multitasking.
  • Collaborated on vendor negotiations, honing communication and relationship-management skills.

Co-Owner / Site Manager

Rocky's Restaurant
05.2018 - 01.2021
  • Company Overview: Family-Owned Pizza Staple
  • Reduced product costs by 25% through efficient purchasing patterns and rebate negotiations, emphasizing financial discipline and strategic sourcing.
  • Led the refurbishment of the establishment, leveraging project management and negotiation skills to drive improvements.
  • Implemented innovative marketing strategies to boost customer traffic and sales, demonstrating creativity and adaptability.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration - Finance, Economics, Business Concentration

University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Charlotte, NC

Skills

  • Technical Proficiency: Microsoft Office Suite (Excel - Advanced, Word, PowerPoint), Power BI, DSS Microstrategy, ERP Systems (Peoplesoft & Oracle), SharePoint
  • Procurement Tools: RFx (RFP, RFQ, RFI Development), CLM, Contract Negotiation, Coupa Core/CSO, Workday Strategic Sourcing, Neogrid, ProcurementIQ, Beroe, Sievo, Panjiva, ECRM
  • Analytical Expertise: Should Cost Analysis (Market Data Comparison and Validation), Spend Analytics (Cost Reduction and Trend Analysis), Data Visualization (Interactive Dashboards, Insights Presentation), Financial Modeling (Budget and Forecast Analysis)
  • Soft Skills: Leadership, Collaboration, Problem-Solving, Communication, Adaptability, Strategic Thinking, Vendor Relationship Management, Category Planning, Training and Development for Sourcing Teams
  • Other: Bilingual (English and Albanian)

Timeline

Strategic Sourcing Lead - Supplies (Apparel & Safety Equipment)

Lowe's Companies, Inc.
05.2025 - Current

Sourcing Process and Analytics Lead (Indirect Sourcing)

Lowe's Companies Inc
07.2024 - 05.2025

Sourcing Analyst III (Produce & Floral)

Ahold Delhaize USA
03.2023 - 07.2024

Senior Financial Consultant / Financial Consultant

TIAA
11.2021 - 03.2023

Procurement and Finance Intern

Elevate Textiles
05.2021 - 11.2021

Founder and Owner

Devoted Apparel
04.2019 - 05.2024

Co-Owner / Site Manager

Rocky's Restaurant
05.2018 - 01.2021

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration - Finance, Economics, Business Concentration

University of North Carolina at Charlotte

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