Jeremy Prchal
Omaha
Summary
Dynamic Category Manager with a proven track record at Lozier Corporation, adept in supplier negotiation and contract management. Expert in developing category strategies that drive cost savings and enhance supplier performance. Skilled in data analysis and fostering strong supplier relationships, consistently delivering impactful procurement solutions.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Category Manager
Lozier Corporation
Omaha
05.2024 - Current
- Develop and implement category strategies for indirect spend categories to drive cost savings, improve quality, and enhance supplier performance.
- Conduct market research and supplier evaluations to identify potential opportunities for cost reduction, supplier consolidation, and innovation.
- Lead supplier negotiations, contract management, and supplier relationship management to ensure favorable terms and conditions.
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders from various departments to understand their procurement needs and provide strategic guidance on procurement initiatives.
- Analyze spend data and key performance indicators to monitor procurement performance and identify areas for improvement.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives, process enhancements, and best practices within the indirect procurement function.
Senior Procurement Specialist
Conagra Brands
Omaha
01.2023 - 05.2024
- Maintaining relationships with manufactures, including negotiating contracts and reviewing contracts for legal compliance.
- Analyzing costs and recommending ways to reduce expenses by identifying opportunities for process improvement or technology enhancement.
- Recommending new suppliers and negotiating supplier contracts to ensure that all terms are met.
- Preparing reports on expenditures and analyzing trends in spending to identify areas of potential waste or abuse.
- Negotiating contract terms with vendors, including price, delivery schedule, and payment terms.
- Travel to Manufacturing sites to conduct best practices analysis.
Senior Buyer of Corporate Purchasing
Wholestone Farms
Fremont
03.2022 - 01.2023
- Perform high level negotiations and provide strategic direction and expertise to team.
- Lead for developing and making recommendations for process improvement/ efficiencies.
- Support Manager to develop Corporate strategies and policies with respect to Purchasing matters.
- Support Manager with monthly Savings Report analysis through dashboard preparation and data reconciliation.
- Initiate inquiries and assist Business Units with future strategic RFP's.
- Continue to run the plant's day to day operations.
MRO Buyer
Wholestone Farms
Fremont
02.2019 - 03.2021
- Position ensures quality/ continuity of supply while minimizing total cost. Interaction with Receiving, Inventory and related resources required to minimize lost/misuse of material or any associated cost.
- Plan, execute, and provides purchase requisitions and purchase orders to suppliers for materials, parts, supplies and equipment in a timely and cost-effective manner, while maintaining appropriate quality standards and specifications met.
- Procure current and new inventory items based on demand, MRP information, lead-time, price, and supplier availability. Monitors delivery of the orders placed.
- Matches receivers and invoices to purchase orders for correct A/P billing.
- Create and maintain vendor evaluation program based on cost, quality, service, availability, reliability, and selection variety.
- Maintain all procurement files and assure system is complying.
- Meet with suppliers' management to discuss current and/or new opportunities.
- Negotiates product and/or service pricing with suppliers.
Supervisor of StoreRoom/Direct Supplies
Hormel Foods
Fremont
07.2016 - 02.2019
- Applying principles of the Quality Improvement Process in all department activities with the goal of satisfying the customers.
- Accurately receive, issue in a timely manner, and properly store all supplies to assure correct issues, costs and conditions are maintained while meeting production needs using QAD, Oracle and AM11 computer systems.
- Supervise, direct, and train all Storeroom and Box Room professionals while meeting departmental productivity, sanitation, and safety goals.
- Maintain appropriate records pertaining to corresponding Purchasing Department Activities.
- Constantly review departmental sanitation and safety and correct or recommend corrections to meet established guidelines.
- Provide vacation relief for MRO Buyer and Purchasing Manager.
Supervisor of Cured/Smoked Meats
Hormel Foods
Fremont
07.2014 - 07.2016
- Supervised and assured production of products to meet production requirements.
- Supervised in the training of all employees in safety and product quality.
- Checked daily to make sure that accurate and timely completion of administrative duties were followed as by those set out by established requirements.
- Integration of the Quality Improvement Process in daily activities.
- Set up of daily product run schedules and ability to adapt when faced with challenges.
- Direct reports on 13 production professionals.
- Provide scheduling and planning for all other Manufacturing departments.
Relief Production Supervisor
Hormel Foods
Fremont
12.2013 - 07.2014
- Working knowledge of all departments in Manufacturing plant excluding processing and rendering.
- Ability to change from one department to another and still meet the expectations of the department.
- Ability to work independently on projects without much guidance as given by superintendent.
Supervisor of Pork Fabrication and Fresh Meats
Hormel Foods
Fremont
10.2010 - 12.2013
- Supervised and assures production of products to meet production requirements.
- Supervised in the training of all employees in safety and product quality.
- Checked daily to make sure that accurate and timely completion of administrative duties were followed as by those set out by established requirements.
- Integration of the Quality Improvement Process in daily activities.
- Set up of daily product run schedules and ability to adapt when faced with challenges.
- Managed 70+ employees while running the butt/picnic line and boneless loin line.
- Managed 50 employees while running the second shift hambone department.
Education
Master of Business Administration - Finance
Midland University
01.2016
Bachelor of Business Administration - marketing and management concentrations
Midland Lutheran College
01.2005
Skills
- Proficient in Microsoft
- Oracle
- QAD system
- Contract management
- Supplier negotiation
- Category strategy
- Supplier relationship management
- Commodity strategies
- Cost analysis
- Procurement strategy
Timeline
Category Manager
Lozier Corporation
05.2024 - Current
Senior Procurement Specialist
Conagra Brands
01.2023 - 05.2024
Senior Buyer of Corporate Purchasing
Wholestone Farms
03.2022 - 01.2023
MRO Buyer
Wholestone Farms
02.2019 - 03.2021
Supervisor of StoreRoom/Direct Supplies
Hormel Foods
07.2016 - 02.2019
Supervisor of Cured/Smoked Meats
Hormel Foods
07.2014 - 07.2016
Relief Production Supervisor
Hormel Foods
12.2013 - 07.2014
Supervisor of Pork Fabrication and Fresh Meats
Hormel Foods
10.2010 - 12.2013
Master of Business Administration - Finance
Midland University
Bachelor of Business Administration - marketing and management concentrations
Midland Lutheran College