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lloyd alberson

@lloydalberson

Operations and procurement leader with 35 years driving compliant, ethical sourcing and cost savings in food service.

What I'm looking for

I’m looking for a remote-capable role where I can lead procurement and supply chain compliance, enforce purchasing rules, and build accountable vendor partnerships that cut costs and protect continuity.

I’m an operations and procurement leader with 35 years of hands-on experience managing vendor relationships, purchasing budgets, and supply chain compliance in high-volume food service environments. I drive consistent cost reductions through contract negotiation and strong supplier accountability from production to table.

I manage annual procurement budgets of $500,000–$2M+ and maintain P&L accountability, including direct oversight of food cost percentages, labor budgets, and operational expenditures. I implement inventory control and purchasing compliance systems that reduce waste and over-purchasing using data-driven ordering protocols, and I lead procurement receiving and supply chain operations in deadline-driven, high-stakes environments.

I’m deeply grounded in agricultural systems, ethical sourcing, and supplier accountability—shaped by extensive 4-H training and lifelong hands-on experience. Fully remote-capable and available immediately, I build strategic supplier partnerships and lead teams of 10–30 staff through purchasing protocols, performance reviews, and risk-mitigation sourcing.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

VO

Current

Culinary Ops & Procurement

Current

Various High-Volume Food Service Operations

Jan 1990 - Present (36 years 5 months)

Managed annual procurement budgets of $500,000–$2M+ and negotiated vendor contracts across food, beverage, and supply categories to drive consistent cost reductions. Implemented inventory control and purchasing compliance systems, supervised procurement/receiving for high-volume operations, and trained teams of 10–30 while enforcing ethical sourcing and supplier performance standards.

Procurement Vendor Management Supply Chain Compliance Budget Oversight Contract Negotiation Inventory Control Ethical Sourcing Team Leadership

VO

Current

Culinary Operations & Procurement Manager

Current

Various High-Volume Food Service Operations

Jan 1990 - Present (36 years 5 months)

Managed annual procurement budgets of $500,000–$2M+ and negotiated vendor contracts across food, beverage, and supply categories to drive consistent cost reductions. Implemented inventory control and purchasing compliance systems, reduced waste through data-driven ordering, and trained 10–30 staff in vendor accountability and ethical sourcing.

Procurement Vendor Management Supply Chain Operations Budget Oversight Contract Negotiation Inventory Control P&L management

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

HS

4-H (Alabama Cooperative Extension Service)

4-H training, Agricultural systems & sustainable food production

Activities and societies: Prolific 4-H award winner; familiarity with Alabama Cooperative Extension Service programs and agricultural best practices.

Completed formal 4-H training and applied agricultural systems knowledge, sustainable growing practices, and food system traceability from production origin through distribution.

Tech stack

Software and tools used professionally

Remote

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