Lisa Chertok

Background

About Lisa Chertok

As a senior manager in supply chain and operations, I specialize in improving and overseeing foodservice purchasing. This includes procuring products, managing inventory levels, and negotiating prices. My principle strength is my ability to oversee purchasing endeavors, people, policies and procedures, and create sustainable activities and incentive plans for buyer performance. WHAT I BRING TO THE TABLE A few of my key career accomplishments include: • Defined purchasing strategies that align with business objectives and are in accordance with the company’s category sourcing strategy. • Ensured the uninterrupted adaptation of sourcing business models to address and find solutions to resolve critical business challenges. • Created processes, policies, and documentation that simplify vendor, purchase order, item, price, and report management. • Collaborated with a wide range of organic produce vendors to procure products and solutions that meet the demands of my clients. • Developed lasting relationships with vendors in categories that include produce, frozen foods, dry grocery, boxed beef, center of the plate vendors, and child nutrition. • Evaluated vendor relationships in over 15 countries — from a small white truffle farmer in the south of France to the largest multinational food corporations in the world. • Cultivated a strong and reliable knowledge base of laws and ordinances governing the purchase of goods and services. • Established effective working relationships with internal and external, stakeholders, employees, customers, and business owners. STANDARDS OF PERFORMANCE I am known for my “can do attitude,” strong ethics, impeccable customer service, and ability to take an organization to the next level. I have high standards when negotiating — I like to set and exceed goals and believe effective communication skills are key. Inquisitive and resourceful, I ask good questions, take the time to listen, and approach every endeavor with a healthy sense of humor.