Vicki Bates

Vicki Bates is an experienced professional in supply chain management and procurement, currently serving as a Buyer at Get Fresh Produce since July 2021. Prior to this role, Vicki worked as a Buyer at Taylor Farms from August 2020 to July 2021 and held the position of Supply Chain Specialist at Hearthside Food Solutions from August 2015 to May 2020. Vicki's career began at Luvo Inc, where responsibilities included Production Planning and Purchasing as a Materials Expeditor/Supply Chain Coordinator from February 2012 to July 2015. Additionally, Vicki spent over a decade at Preferred Press handling Customer Service, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and Production roles. Vicki holds an Associate's degree in Cooking and Related Culinary Arts from the College of DuPage.