Mary K.
About Mary K.
Mary K. is a Field Buyer specializing in the seafood category within the food and beverages industry. She has extensive experience in vendor relationship management, distribution logistics, and problem-solving.
Current Role at US Foods
Currently, Mary K. serves as a Field Buyer at US Foods, a position she has held since 2021. In this role, she focuses on the seafood category within the food and beverages industry. Her responsibilities include managing vendor relationships and overseeing distribution logistics. Based in Tampa, Florida, she leverages her expertise to ensure efficient procurement processes.
Previous Experience at US Foods
Mary K. has extensive experience at US Foods, having worked in various capacities. She was a Category Buyer - COP from 2016 to 2020, where she developed her skills in vendor management and category analysis. Following this role, she served as a Chain Buyer for nine months in 2020, before transitioning back to a more specialized position as a Field Buyer.
Education and Expertise
Mary K. earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in Business/Managerial Economics from the University of South Florida - College of Business Administration, studying from 2008 to 2013. This educational background has provided her with a strong foundation in economic principles, which she applies in her current role in the food and beverages sector.
Background in Food and Beverage Sales
Before her tenure at US Foods, Mary K. worked at Temple Terrace Golf & Country Club as a Food & Beverage Sales representative from 2011 to 2013. This experience contributed to her understanding of the food and beverages industry and enhanced her skills in sales and customer relations.
Early Career and Internships
Mary K. began her career with an internship at Lambent Risk Management Services, Inc. in 2012, where she gained initial exposure to the business environment. Additionally, she worked as a Product Asset Specialist Tactical at Richardson RFPD from 2013 to 2015, further developing her skills in inventory planning and data analysis.