HEATHER M LUDDEN
Broker in Holyoke, MA

The Yankee Candle Co. Inc
Purchasing Agent C&S Wholesale Grocers - North Hatfield, MA
Category Manager / Account Executive / Buyer

Skills Summary<br/> Manages a multi-million dollar spend portfolio that includes: Additives, Wick, Labels, Glass Decoration, Tea light cups and Adhesives<br/> Support many projects from purchasing perspective<br/> Provided Productivity cost savings of $650k by sourcing a replacement adhesive for our carton sealing application and managing a supplier change for a wax fillable.<br/> Worked with label suppliers to reduce roll quantities in order to mitigate excess inventory at the plant.<br/> Initiated a bid form for decorated glass to include the glass decoration and packaging and timeline information<br/> Established an RFQ form for labels to require suppliers to provide pertinent specification information. Also, established a specification form for a wick base adhesive.