Brianne Smith

Activist
DISC Type : Cd

Procurement & Sourcing Consultant / Buyer (Contract) at Independent Contractor - Self Employed

United States

Overview

Brie is a procurement and sourcing professional with over 10 years of experience reducing costs and improving purchasing operations. A graduate of Northern Oklahoma College, she specializes in strategic sourcing, vendor management, and contract negotiation across the manufacturing, distribution, and retail industries.

Outside of her core procurement focus, Brie is a self-described "numbers nerd" who enjoys digging into data to solve complex problems. Her previous career as a wine and spirits consultant suggests a personal interest and deep knowledge in that industry.

Brie successfully transitioned her expertise from the wine and spirits industry into a strategic procurement career for specialty products manufacturing.

Personality Overview

Value Conscious

Logical And Quick

Perfectionist

They respond well to confident salespeople.  They can be nudged to make faster decisions by offering what they value. They care equally about the product and its potential impact.

Topics They Care About

Driving Cost Savings
Her profile repeatedly highlights her focus on negotiating contracts and streamlining purchasing to secure significant cost savings and create tangible business impact.
Supplier Partnerships
She emphasizes building strong, reliable supplier relationships to ensure supply continuity, uphold quality standards, and negotiate competitive pricing.
Data-Driven Sourcing
Describing herself as a "numbers nerd, " she loves digging into data to find smarter ways to streamline procurement strategies and solve complex problems.

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Work History

8-2025
Procurement & Sourcing Consultant / Buyer (Contract) at Independent Contractor - Self Employed
6-2018
Buyer/Procurement and Purchasing Coordinator at Calumet Specialty Products Partners, L.P.
8-2017 - 6-2018
Wine and Spirits Consultant at Shepherd Distributing
1-2014 - 1-2017
Purchasing Manager/Buyer/Warehouse Manager at Cool Springs Wines & Spirits
1-2010 - 1-2014
Child and Family Services Division- Administrative Assistant at State of Oklahoma

Education

Associates from Northern Oklahoma College

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Insights For Selling To Brianne

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Be crisp while making the pitch
  • Get to the point quickly instead of spending too much time on pleasantries
  • Make sure that they have the necessary authority, they could present false stature sometimes

DONT's

  • Avoid long winding pitches, stay objective
  • Don’t try to be an alpha salesperson, give them equal space
  • Avoid repeating yourself or making generalizations

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Brianne is

  • Confidence in the product plays an important role, followed by powerful testimonials.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Brianne

  • They might hesitate a little, but they will say no if they are not convinced.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Brianne move?

  • Their decision making speed is somewhere in the middle.
  • Can Brianne take some risk or not?

  • Once they have analyzed the pros and cons, they can take some risks.

You And Brianne

Personality Compatibility


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