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Stouffville, Ontario

Responsible for contracts administration and procurement activities for equipment, materials, services and trades.Implemented an approved vendor sourcing database with a defined supplier evaluation and selection process.Create and implement the document management system for project contracts, subcontracts and bids.Conduct proposal preparation and negotiate contract terms and conditions for bids, contracts, purchase orders and RFP’s.Coordinate field and project management activities ensuring all deliverables and contractual milestones are met. Direct design teams to ensure constructability of design in accordance with customer specifications and regulations.Process and manage sub-contracts, change orders, billings and project documentation.Monitor job costs and manage projected AR/AP against budgets. Manage project closeouts including deficiency resolution, as-built drawings, O&M manuals, equipment training, etc. Create new and better ways to improve systems, procedures, and customer relations. Lead a team in the development and implementation of OHSAS 18001 and IHSA COR certifications.

Ajax Ontario

Responsible for all procurement activities for the project for equipment, materials, services and trades.24/7 emergency response for all job site requirements from obtaining contractors through product shortage / repair services.Create scopes of work, prepare and issue RFQs and Tender documentsNegotiate and write Contracts with subcontractors and Purchase Orders with suppliers Ensure compliance to project budgets, and provide analysis of deviations and verify contract obligations are metResearch new materials and equipment for design and cost savings Negotiate invoice or contract disputes and handle change order requirementsProvide contractor job site orientation training

Toronto, Canada Area

Responsible for all strategic operations including marketing, sales, procurement, inventory and product distribution.Negotiated all key supplier and customer contracts.Developed procedures and metrics to manage inventory and supply chain product quality, pricing and on time performance.Increased sales by 22% by implementing new promotional pricing incentive programs and marketing strategies.Plan and organize trade shows collaborating with marketing, sales and operations to achieve event goals and objectives.Implemented a customer KANBAN restocking program.

Hamilton, Ontario

Created a purchasing and inventory control JIT Kitting operation for a complex manufacturing facility.Developed a strategic supply chain initiative with potential cost reductions exceeding 30%.Created a new Multi-Vendor collaborative initiative improving Supply Chain performance by 90%.Developed a Mill Direct to Vendor Raw Material Inventory Pull Program ensuring JIT delivery to production schedules.Developed Scorecard analytics to assess Vendors competitiveness, performance, quality, risk assessment and viability.Created templates for large program RFP packages with analytical evaluation and assessment criteria of Vendors and Bids.

Toronto, Ontario

Responsible for strategic business planning and implementation.Created a new Industrial Distribution and Sales Division with a retail outlet increasing overall sales by 17%.Negotiated 27% in cost reductions across HVAC and industrial supply product groups.Improved on time delivery performance to customers from 84% to 97%.Reduced scrap rate and production defects by 42%.Wrote Corporate ISO Manual and Procedures resulting in ISO 9001:2000 Certification within Canada, USA and Mexico.

Scarborough, Ontario

Created a Centralized Distribution Facility to feed a distribution supply chain of 13 branch outlets (containing 30,000 SKUs, handling over 3,550 transactions per day.).Increased fill rate accuracy from 63% to 98.7%.Implemented overnight staging and distribution reducing inter-branch stock transfers by 92%.Reduced purchasing costs by 21% on a $30 Million procurement budget.Reduced material and labour costs by 62% on key components through outsourcing.Reduced inventory levels throughout the supply network from $16 million to $9.5 million.Improved revenue generating inventory by 30% Improved on time delivery from 54% to 99%.Reduced freight cost by 25% on a logistics budget of $2.5 million.

Toronto, Canada Area

Responsible for Projects, Operations and Supply Chain Departments comprised of 54 persons. Managed all Customer Projects both planned and emergent from kickoff meeting through contract close-out.Improved throughput and our on-time delivery performance from 74% to 98.8%.Obtained cost reductions of 24% over $60 Million in purchases, across 17,000 SKUs.Reduced inventory levels from $12 million to $4 million while meeting customer needs.Negotiated Disposal of $2.4 million inventory obsolescence, due to customer design changes. Increased monthly output for Kitting, Sub-assembly and Value Added services from $250 thousand to $2 million.Managed $4 Million Spares Parts and Emergency Replacement Parts Customer Programs.

Responsible for the Construction and Management of a Turnkey Hydrocarbon Incineration Facility.Control, storage, collection and separation of contaminated soil and cleaned soil output bays.Logistics, dispatch and accountability of inbound contaminated soil and outbound cleaned soil transfer to landfills.Scheduling of workflow and facility maintenance.Managing budgets, contracts and generating performance reports.

Toronto, Canada Area

Responsible for the Construction and Management of a Facilities Division comprised of 42 persons, encompassing a Hydrocarbon Incineration Facility, Purchasing, Inventory, Truck and Off-road Equipment, Preventative Maintenance, Dispatch, Waste, Scrap Transfer / Disposal, Health / Safety and over 20 Warehouses and remote Construction / Demolition site locations.Created a Leasing Division to capture and control costs for equipment utilization, depreciation, maintenance and inventory.Improved job costs by 27% by implementing controls over Job Site Supervisor expenses. • Improved dispatch and truck routing efficiency by 32%.• Established an equipment and tools pick-up, drop-off and dispatch center decreasing job start time delays by 94%.

Pickering, Ontario

Responsible for General Operations and Purchasing for an engineering, design and OEM manufacturer of steel mill systems.Developed and streamlined procedures and processes with measurable goals for Operational Functions.Improved on-time order completion by 22%.Reduced Quality Defect Ratio by 11%.Decreased Cost Of Inventory by 17%Managed and reported on all aspects of operations, staff and profitability against budget and on time completion.Developed supply chain policies and vendor performance and cost variance management systems.Prepared and issued RFPs, evaluated bid packages, negotiated pricing, terms and delivery, issued PO’s and contracts.