Alba Polaj-Osborne
Sr Procurement Manager @UNFI
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WORK HISTORY
Sr Procurement Manager @UNFI
West Sacramento, CA, US
As the Senior Manager of Procurement, I lead and manage a team to achieve strategic goals, distribution center metrics, and company financial objectives. Utilizing KPIs, market insights, and analytics, I drive procurement initiatives, mitigate risks, and spearhead strategic projects. I collaborate closely with leadership across procurement, merchandise, customer care, sales, and supplier relations to create efficiencies and drive results. My role involves setting performance goals, mentoring staff, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement and open communication, ensuring our team aligns with UNFI\'s broader strategic goals.
EDUCATION
Umpqua Community College
Retail Management , Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management
ABOUT ALBA POLAJ-OSBORNE
I am a senior procurement Manager at UNFI, the largest publicly traded grocery distributor in North America. I have over 10 years of experience in procurement, logistics, and data management. I have a degree in Retail Management from Umpqua Community College, with a focus on logistics, materials, and supply chain management.In my current role, I lead a team of procurement buyers responsible for purchasing and delivering quality products to key customers nationwide. I have developed strong competencies in team building, inventory management, and customer satisfaction, and I have successfully resolved issues regarding the integrity of data flow into databases. I am passionate about providing the best service and value to our clients, partners, and stakeholders, and I am always looking for new ways to optimize our processes and systems. I am proud to be part of UNFI, a company that shares my sustainability, diversity, and innovation values.
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