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Leah Feriozzi

@leahferiozzi

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I manage purchasing, inventory, supplier negotiations, and cost-saving procurement operations.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I'm looking for purchasing or procurement work where I can manage inventory, strengthen supplier relationships, negotiate costs, improve processes, and support cross-functional operational goals.

At BakeMark USA, I manage inventory and purchasing for assigned vendors, balancing product availability, stock levels, and customer service requirements.

I analyze demand, order history, inventory trends, and lead times to calculate purchasing needs and place purchase orders. I also negotiate supplier pricing, freight discounts, pickup allowances, and other cost-saving opportunities.

Previously, I forecasted and purchased raw materials at BreadPartners and partnered with R&D to source materials for new product development. At SDI, I managed purchasing for Walmart technician requisitions, quoted and issued purchase orders, and built Excel-based processes to improve efficiency.

My background also includes bookkeeping, billing, payroll, accounts receivable, financial support, and operational administration across healthcare, automotive, restaurant, and food manufacturing environments.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Senior Buyer

Current

BakeMark USA

Nov 2023 - Present (2 years 10 months)

Manage inventory levels and purchasing activities for assigned vendors, ensuring product availability and customer service requirements are met. Analyze demand, inventory trends, and vendor lead times to determine purchasing needs and place purchase orders.

Inventory Management Purchasing Vendor Relations Forecasting Data Analysis Peoplesoft

Purchasing Manager

BreadPartners

May 2023 - Oct 2023 (5 months)

Forecasted and purchased raw materials for finished goods production. Negotiated vendor pricing, managed supplier contracts, and partnered with R&D to source materials for new product development.

Forecasting vendor negotiation Supplier Management Sourcing R&D Collaboration

Personal Financial Advisor

Primerica Financial Services

Jul 2022 - May 2023 (10 months)

Assessed clients' financial needs and provided guidance on investments, insurance, budgeting, and long-term financial planning.

Financial Planning Investment Guidance Insurance Budgeting Client Assessment

Purchasing Manager

SDI

May 2021 - Jun 2022 (1 year 1 month)

Managed purchasing for technicians from assigned Walmart stores and requisitions, conducted supplier research, and issued purchase orders using Oracle Service Cloud and PeopleSoft. Maintained KPIs, created processes with Excel formulas, and supported the call center with revisions and customer service.

Oracle Service Cloud Peoplesoft Excel Pivot Tables Data Entry Purchasing Supplier Research Customer Service

Bookkeeping Assistant / Billing Associate

Medical Management Alternatives

Apr 2018 - Nov 2020 (2 years 7 months)

Managed bookkeeping and medical billing for multiple healthcare providers. Maintained accounts receivable, insurance aging, patient balances, and billing statements, while providing general administrative and financial support.

Bookkeeping Medical Billing Accounts Receivable Insurance Aging Patient Balances Billing Statements Administrative Support Financial Support

National Account Representative

Winner Ford

May 2017 - Apr 2018 (11 months)

Managed approximately 35–40 courtesy delivery vehicles per month, including sourcing, aftermarket equipment, licensing, and title processing. Processed finance paperwork and maintained customer relationships.

Vehicle Sourcing Aftermarket Equipment Licensing Title Processing Finance Paperwork Customer Relationship Management