Jennifer LaVigne
Independence
Summary
Customer-oriented, strategic-thinking procurement professional with several years of experience in building relationships, cultivating partnerships, retaining top accounts and growing profit channels. Multi-tasking and self-motivated leader with expertise on expanding network connections, persuasively buying introducing products, implementing pricing/merchandising models, inventory control and projections, territory development and revealing customer needs to deliver solutions.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
12
12
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Procurement Specialist
InnovaSea Systems
Baton Rouge
02.2025 - 01.2026
- Identified opportunities for process improvement within the procurement cycle.
- Collaborated closely with other departments to understand their product requirements and ensure timely fulfillment of orders.
- Evaluated and researched suppliers and processed orders for purchases through new contracts and competitive bids.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Business Administration
NorthShore Technical Community College
Hammond, LA 08.2011 - 05.2023
Skills
- Procurement cycle optimization
- Supplier evaluation
- Competitive bidding
- Contract negotiation
Timeline
Procurement Specialist
InnovaSea Systems
02.2025 - 01.2026
Associate of Applied Science - Business Administration
NorthShore Technical Community College
08.2011 - 05.2023