Luiza Edinchikyan
About Luiza Edinchikyan
Luiza Edinchikyan serves as the Director of Purchasing at eSalon, a position she has held since 2021 after previously working as Sr Manager Purchasing and Purchasing Manager at the same company. She has a strong background in vendor management and procurement, achieving significant cost reductions and implementing efficient workflows throughout her career.
Work at eSalon
Luiza Edinchikyan has held multiple roles at eSalon since 2016. She began as Purchasing Manager and progressed to Senior Manager of Purchasing before becoming the Director of Purchasing in 2021. In her current role, she has focused on consolidating vendors, achieving a 30% reduction in the number of suppliers. She has also sourced new vendors for the brands Aura and Colorsmith, emphasizing sustainable packaging. Her responsibilities include negotiating pricing for over 500 items with an annual purchased value of $12 million and managing relationships with suppliers to ensure timely order fulfillment.
Education and Expertise
Luiza Edinchikyan earned a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Business Management from California State University-Northridge, where she studied from 2006 to 2010. Her educational background has provided her with a solid foundation in business principles, which she applies in her purchasing and procurement roles. Luiza's expertise includes vendor management, sourcing, and negotiation, which she has developed through her extensive experience in the industry.
Background
Before joining eSalon, Luiza Edinchikyan worked in various roles that contributed to her expertise in purchasing and operations. She served as Operations Manager at ALT Systems from 2010 to 2015 and as Purchasing Manager at Norchem Corporation for five months in 2016. Additionally, she worked as a Sales Executive at TWE Solutions for 11 months in 2015-2016. These positions helped her build a comprehensive understanding of supply chain management and procurement processes.
Achievements in Procurement
Throughout her career, Luiza Edinchikyan has implemented significant improvements in procurement processes. At eSalon, she developed a new procurement workflow that reduced purchasing process time by 40%. She has successfully sourced and negotiated pricing for a large volume of items, establishing blanket purchase agreements that enhance operational efficiency. Her strategic approach to vendor consolidation and sustainable sourcing has contributed to the company's purchasing effectiveness.