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Calgary, Alberta, Canada

• Manage the sourcing lifecycle of goods and services including procurement of raw materials, supplies, equipment, and services.• Reviewed quotes and negotiated prices and terms as well as procuring hard-to-find parts and alternative vendor options.• Responsible for the team hiring, training, and performance evaluation and management.• Coached, mentored, and supervised buyers and production staff in their daily activities. • Built and nurtured relationships with vendors, and partners. • Worked closely with R&D on new product development and current product maintenance. • Worked closely with internal departments to eliminate recurring problems.• Prepare purchase orders, arrange transportation, and monitor shipments to confirm accurate and timely deliveries.• Create and maintain internal process documentation.

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

• Forecasting and material planning• Generated MRP forecast • Led weekly supply chain meetings with procurement team • Scheduled meetings with the executive team and presented analysis of current situation and roadblocks.• Worked closely with production, sales, marketing, engineering, and quality departments to ensure material requirements and milestones are met.• Proposed process improvements which initiated changes in the manufacturing process. • Mitigated supply chain disruptions (EOL products, allocations, shortages, etc.) through various strategies. • Managing the Bill of Materials for accounting and procurement purposes. • Developed programs for vendor managed inventory. • Initiated KANBAN systems throughout production. • Consulted with accounting to identify PPV including reporting and explanations. • Processed all RMA and non-conformances, communicated with vendors for corrective action.

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

• Led a team of 10 Project Coordinators in the planning and execution of strategic projects across multiple provinces.• Defined project scope, allocated resources, established milestones, and assessed progress.• Provided expert customer service to clients by answering inquiries and resolving escalated issues or concerns. • Devised and delivered training programs to educate employees on company policies, processes, and best practices.

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

• Oversaw a team of procurement specialists and designed performance metrics for all aspects of the department.• Examined supplier performance to generate reports, minimize material shortages, and strengthen quality levels.• Controlled the flow of materials, tracked inventory levels, and reported metrics as required.

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

• Oversaw a team of procurement specialists and designed performance metrics for all aspects of the department.• Formulated work instructions, structured department goals, approved contracts, and administered budgets.• Selected and qualified suppliers and approved the purchase of goods and services. • Upgraded supply chain operations and core procedures to maintain compliance and increase profitability

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

• Forecasting and material planning• Generated MRP forecast • Led weekly supply chain meetings with procurement team • Scheduled meetings with the executive team and presented analysis of current situation and roadblocks.• Worked closely with production, sales, marketing, engineering, and quality departments to ensure material requirements and milestones are met.• Proposed process improvements which initiated changes in the manufacturing process. • Mitigated supply chain disruptions (EOL products, allocations, shortages, etc.) through various strategies. • Managing the Bill of Materials for accounting and procurement purposes. • Developed programs for vendor managed inventory. • Initiated KANBAN systems throughout production. • Liaised with accounting to identify PPV including reporting and explanations. • Processed all RMA and non-conformances, communicated with vendors for corrective action.

Level Iv Cpp - Purchasing Management Association Of Canada (Pmac)

Diploma, Criminology

The study of crime and criminal behavior, informed by principles of sociology and other non-legal fields, including psychology, economics.