Dr. Tracey Paynes PhD

• Supplier Sourcing and evaluation: Identify, research, and evaluate potential suppliers based on quality, price, reliability, and delivery capability. • Contract Negotiation: negotiate pricing, terms, and conditions with suppliers to secure favorable contacts. • Vendor relationship management: build and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers to optimize procurement processes. • Cost analysis and optimization: analyze purchasing data to identify cost-saving opportunities and implement strategies to reduce expenses. • Market trend analysis: monitor market trends and anticipate potential supply chain disruptions to proactively manage procurement strategies. • Supplier quality: ensure purchased goods meet quality standards and specifications. • ERP Implementation & Process Improvement: Collaborate cross-functionally to support and enhance ERP (Epicor/Kinetic) system functionality, focusing on improving procurement workflows, data integrity, and reporting accuracy. Provide feedback on system enhancements, assist in testing updates, and train team members to ensure consistent and efficient use of ERP tools. • Monitor key procurement metrics (cost per unit, delivery time) to assess efficiency and identify areas for improvement. • Team leadership: lead and manage a team of buyers including but not limited to training and performance management. Special Project - Steering Committee Leadership and Organizational Change: Selected to serve on the ERP Steering Committee, contributing to strategic decisions related to system implementation, operational improvements, and organizational change initiatives. Played an active role in evaluating system processes, identifying improvement opportunities, and helping guide the organization through ERP-driven transformation to improve operational efficiency and data transparency.

• Procurement Strategy & Execution: Plans, organizes, directs, and controls activities related to procurement functions to support business objectives. • Vendor & Contract Management: Develops and evaluates vendor quotations using negotiation techniques to ensure quality, price, delivery, and service. Prepares and reviews contracts, bids, proposals, and vendor agreements for compliance and cost-effectiveness. • Market & Inventory Analysis: Analyzes market conditions, monitors delivery trends, and prepares market analysis reports to forecast material availability and procurement needs. • Process Optimization & Compliance: Designs, implements, and oversees procurement systems, reporting tools, and compliance procedures to ensure efficient operations and alignment with company policies. • Supplier & Cost Management: Recruits and maintains high-quality suppliers while ensuring competitive pricing and adherence to ethical procurement practices. • Global Sourcing & International Procurement: Sources materials from global markets to reduce costs and diversify supply chains. Establishes relationships with international suppliers to improve procurement efficiency and cost-effectiveness. • Cross-functional Leadership and mentorship: Participates in company-sponsored training and mentorship programs to enhance team performance and professional development. • Strategic Sourcing & Cost Reduction: Identifies cost-saving opportunities through strategic sourcing and supplier negotiations. Implements bulk purchasing strategies and alternative sourcing methods to mitigate risks. • Supply Chain Risk Management: Identifies and mitigates potential supply chain risks, including supplier disruptions, geopolitical risks, and price volatility. Monitors industry trends and regulatory changes affecting procurement strategies. • Performance Metrics & KPI Monitoring: Establishes procurement KPIs, including cost savings, supplier performance, and order fulfillment rates

• Monitor and determine the timing and quantity of items to buy based on a detailed understanding of vendor, category, market, and forecasting indicators. • Manages inventory to ensure adequate supply while meeting or exceeding key service levels performance indicators including: Inventory loss minimization, Days Inventory on Hand(DIOH) Customer Order Fill Rates, etc. • Analyze and interpret multiple sources of information in order to determine the best course of action to meet division and customer specific requirements. • Anticipate potential replenishment issues by utilizing reports and other demand planning tools in a disciplined and timely fashion. • Establish vendor relationships supporting collaboration and management objectives. • Support Cost Analyst in realizing cost accuracy goals and lower consistent costs across multiple Divisions. • Effectively communicate with divisions on inventory requests and concerns that affect Sales. • Analyze and adjust system forecasts utilizing AWR based on daily review of product movement including seasonality, market trends, and probability of anticipated sales.

• Manage over 300 customer accounts • Work closely with 10 Territory Manager to actively support their customers • Develop reports (usage, descending dollar, routing, etc) • Maximize sales and profits of foodservice products and value added services • Process credits, special orders, and drop ships. • Build positive customer relations and maintain account relationship • Manage pricing and order guides • Manage multi project simultaneously • Liaises with other departments within USF to ensure the best outcome is accomplished while following policies and procedures. • Phone customers to highlight on-going promotions and opportunities.

• Interviewed candidates and continuously add quality talent to the GES database • Hired to complete a ramp of 300 Sales associates • Sourced candidates using job boards, local marketing and word of mouth. • Filled client work orders • Scheduled licensing training for associated • Answered calls to provide desired information for prospective candidates • Successfully perform in a fast paced work environment staffing 100 associates within 1 week