Procurement Specialist & Buyer Candidate

SEEKING A ROLE AS: Buyer, Procurement Specialist, Purchasing Manager

PROFILE:
A results-driven procurement and supply chain professional with strong experience supporting CPG, Beverage, and Broker/Distribution organizations. Known for managing end-to-end procurement operations, negotiating supplier contracts, and driving cost optimization initiatives that protect margins and ensure supply continuity. This candidate brings a data-driven, process-oriented approach to purchasing, vendor management, and contract execution while collaborating closely with finance, operations, legal, and commercial teams. Strong ability to streamline procurement processes, build strong supplier partnerships, and support scalable growth in fast-paced distribution environments.

IN LOCATION: Based in the greater Atlanta, GA area. Willing to relocate anywhere and travel as needed.

SKILLS & ACHIEVEMENTS:
– Managed full-cycle procurement operations, overseeing multimillion-dollar supplier contracts and sourcing initiatives.
– Negotiated vendor agreements and pricing structures, delivering measurable cost savings while maintaining service levels and quality standards.
– Reduced purchase order processing time by 30% through workflow optimization and ERP system integration.
– Led RFQ and RFP processes, supporting competitive bidding, supplier evaluation, and contract award decisions.
– Implemented supplier performance metrics and KPI tracking to improve vendor accountability and reliability.
– Partnered cross-functionally with finance, legal, IT, and operations to align purchasing decisions with business objectives.
– Supported large-scale distribution operations across multiple locations, ensuring continuity of supply and risk mitigation.
– Leveraged ERP platforms (Oracle, SAP, PeopleSoft) and spend analytics to identify cost-reduction and efficiency opportunities.

EDUCATION & TRAINING:
– Bachelor of Science in Business Marketing
– Advanced training in strategic sourcing, contract management, and procurement analytics

COMPENSATION: Base salary expectation in the $90,000–$110,000 range depending on cost of living and incentive structure.

If you are interested in speaking with this Procurement & Supply Chain Professional who can strengthen sourcing strategy, optimize vendor relationships, and support scalable growth across CPG, beverage, and distribution operations, then…
Contact:
Stephanie Savage
stephanies@kinsa.com
Worksite Preference:Open
Employment Preference:Permanent