Todd Sabatino
Fallston
Summary
Experienced Lead Purchasing Agent with strong background in supply chain management and vendor relations. Possess comprehensive skills in strategic sourcing, contract negotiation, and procurement processes. Known for implementing cost-saving measures, streamlining operations, and enhancing supplier performance. Excels using critical thinking, communication, and problem solving skills to drive results
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Purchasing Agent
Ferraro Foods
Aberdeen
03.2014 - 09.2025
- Managed Inventory for Fresh Produce.
- Negotiated with vendors for Quality and Price as the market for fresh produce moves daily so cost was key.
- Developed Purchasing policies to help streamline sales.
- I managed both inventory weekly turns, as well as ensuring my order fill rate was at a high level day in and day out.
- worked with vendors to get marketing money to help drive sales
- Attended trade shows or conferences to discover new vendors or products.
Head of Purchasing/ Wholesale Sales Manager
Amrein Foods
Joppa
03.2010 - 03.2014
- Managed vendor relationships to ensure quality and to make sure we have the right cost.
- Managed several other buyers who took care of different lines of product
- Collaborated with Purchasing team to align Product needs with business needs.
- Ran the wholesale division of the company to manage selling a larger volume of products to other distributors.
- Implemented inventory control systems to minimize waste and improve stock accuracy.
Head Buyer/ Sales
Blazer Wilkinson Salins, LLC
Easton
05.2007 - 02.2010
- Negotiated prices and terms with local and regional produce suppliers.
- Collaborated with sales teams to align purchasing with customer demands.
- Streamlined purchasing processes to improve efficiency and reduce costs.
- Managed inventory levels to ensure product availability and freshness.
Buyer / Sales
L. Holloway & Bro
Jessup
02.2000 - 04.2007
- Managed daily produce inventory and restocked items as needed.
- Assisted customers with selecting fresh fruits and vegetables for their needs.
- Developed strong relationships with local farmers to source fresh produce regularly.
- Inspected produce for quality assurance.
Education
High School Diploma -
Calvert Hall College
Towson, MD06-1989
Skills
- Vendor negotiation
- Inventory management
- Market analysis
- Effective communication
- Team leadership
- Attention to detail
- Strategic sourcing
- Demand forecasting
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Lead Purchasing Agent
Ferraro Foods
03.2014 - 09.2025
Head of Purchasing/ Wholesale Sales Manager
Amrein Foods
03.2010 - 03.2014
Head Buyer/ Sales
Blazer Wilkinson Salins, LLC
05.2007 - 02.2010
Buyer / Sales
L. Holloway & Bro
02.2000 - 04.2007
High School Diploma -
Calvert Hall College