Darryl Vivian

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About Darryl Vivian

I am an articulate, enterprising, and highly effective Buyer and Procurement Specialist with 25 years of experience in the foodservice industry and a proven ability to manage the supply chain of all protein, packaging, and tabletop categories worth tens of millions of dollars in contracts annually. Recognized as a skilled leader, communicator, trainer, and mentor, I have a talent for building and managing talented teams capable of attaining pre-set performance metrics. I am a loyal, dedicated, and customer-oriented professional with an excellent work ethic and a proven track record of success in identifying and executing profitable and cost-effective solutions that add value to the Career Snapshot: As a Buyer at Corporate Head Office, I manage the purchasing for roughly half of all products for approximately 90 locations in four countries for major food industry brands, including Moxies Restaurants, Chop Steakhouse & Bar, Shark Club Bar & Grill and Rockford Asian Bistro. In doing so, I manage the supply chain of all protein, packaging, and tabletop categories for all brands and routinely source and purchase new products as need to meet business requirements. I also build and maintain relationships with a range of vendors and manage inventory to ensure optimal efficiency and minimal Selected Highlights: Demonstrated ability to manage the purchasing for roughly half of all products for approx. 90 locations in four countries for major food industry brands, including Moxies and Chop Steakhouse & Bar. Skilled in managing supply chain of protein, packaging, and tabletop categories valued millions of dollars in contracts annually. Sourced products and built strong vendor relationships to ensure quality. Led an innovation project relating to product specifications that delivered significant cost savings and improved customer experience. Created policies & procedures that helped improve performance. Ensured optimal performance and consistent quality standards by conducting business reviews with current vendors to review product quality, service levels, pricing, and Areas of Expertise: Sourcing, Buying & Expediting Budgeting & Forecasting Contracts Management Staff Leadership & Coaching Managing Partner Relationships Vendor Relationship Management Food Menu Development Logistics Management Cultivating Stakeholder Relationships Inventory Management Process & Procedure Development Negotiations Training & Coaching Inventory Management