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Richmond, Bc, Ca

Richmond, Bc, Ca

Overseeing the growth and development of a team of ten people (Procurement Project Coordinators for New Construction and Renovation projects, Senior Buyer, Category Buyer, and AP Administrator).• Sourced and qualified new vendors via coordinated vetting process with Design team.• Managed over $1.2 Billion in capital resources and expenditures• Concurrently managed 19 ongoing projects (8 new builds, 11 renovations). • Established and managed relationships with vendors to allow decentralized purchasing.• Ensured the most cost-effective & appropriate materials arrive on-site in a timely manner.• Issued/managed construction contracts for the performance of on-site work.• Tracked purchasing against projects, reporting on and forecasting expenditures.• Created purchasing policies and procedures and created requirements for equipment, products, or other materials.• Created and maintained a tracking system for material specifications attached to all projects in Construction.• Controlled and checked cost and quality of goods or services.• Reviewed and processed invoices for payment and interact with the accounts payable department to ensure good relationships are maintained with vendors.• Interviewed, hired, and oversaw training and evaluations of staff of project coordinators, buyers, procurement administrators.

Burnaby, British Columbia, Ca

Responsible for the creation and execution of Procurement Manager role, centralizing all major purchasing and negotiating enterprise national vendor contracts, improving process efficiency, and driving cost savings through best practice, use of economy of scale, and process standardization across Canada and US banners. • Created a procurement policy, highlighting the priority of fair, objective, thorough sourcing and vendor management. • Wrote, developed, and negotiated Fleet Management Services RFP. • Negotiated Mobility services contract renewal, and Canadian Uniforms services renewal. • Standardized the Uniforms order process, streamlining the specifications catalogue and creating efficiency. • Wrote and negotiated RFPs for: Promotional Products and US Uniforms. • Executed RFQ for Background Check, I9, eVerify North American services. • Created Procurement SharePoint site to communicate all nominated vendors, order processes, policy, and vendor management reporting visibility.• Created and executed NCR – Vendor Non-Compliance reporting system through JIRA. • Implemented annual and quarterly vendor management business reviews, aimed at continual progress and enhanced service level agreements. • Set up annual vendor evaluation survey and shared results with vendors on enhanced action plans to improve services, pricing, and products to our branches through MS Forms. • Assisted with ISO 9001 (Quality Management Systems) and ISO 14001 (Environmental Management Systems) corporate audits. • Oversaw, standardized and centralized order process, and developed auxiliary categories of Corporate Travel, Office Supplies, Security Notebooks, Safety Supplies, and PPE. • Set up over $900k total cost savings in total contract and incentive negotiations.

Miami, Florida, Us

Responsible for the overall management of Impark's procurement process for goods and supplies as well as for the management of the competitive bid process including requests for proposals (RFP) and requests for quotations (RFQ). Representing 65+ branch locations across Canada and the USA. Instrumental in ensuring the internal customers and stakeholders benefit from initiatives that will transform operating practices across North America. Possessed a strong understanding and proven ability to deliver process optimization and business transformation initiatives.I utilized my experience in Retail Buying, eCommerce, and Supply Chain to properly position my team for the proper analysis, forecasting, sourcing, product assortment, product merchandising, pricing, inventory control, contract negotiation, automation, process improvement, vendor relations, and evaluations needed to keep Reef Parking operations and internal teams running efficiently and profitably.Impark was one of North America’s largest and most successful parking management companies. Since its inception in 1962, Impark has transformed from a single surface lot operator into an industry leader with a portfolio of over 3,600 locations. As of 2018, the company employs over 8,700 personnel in more than 330 cities and generates in excess of $1.5B in annual revenue for its clients.Responsibilities:- Introduced and implemented supply chain management best practices with a focus on protecting the brand, managing vendors, and leveraging economies of scale.- Executed and coordinated procurement procedures, processes, workflows, performance and productivity measurements.- Lead effective change and improvement through the implementation of a structured and collaborative alignment of company resources.- Focused on vendor management, evaluate cost and quality of goods and supplies provided.- Lead and developed a high performing and highly engaged team.

Richmond, Bc, Ca

Directly responsible for planning, monitoring, and maximizing retail budgets, guarantee product availability at all times and to ensure the correctness of the merchandise in the shops.Working extensively with: Hermes, Gucci, Bvlgari, Burberry, Bottega Venetta, Salvatore Ferragamo, Cartier, Omega, MCM, Bally, Longchamp, Ermenegildo Zegna, Dunhill, Montblanc, Swarovski, Tag Heuer, Longines, Rado, Tissot, Hamilton, Frederique Constant, Korite, Pandora, and Folli Follie.Responsibilities:• Analyse Category and Brand performance, on weekly and monthly basis• Confirm the correct implementation of Pricing Policies and Advertising spaces• Coordinate the implementation of the Promotional Plan. For those periods without a Central Promotion, proposes and coordinates with Category Managers/Procurement the negotiation with Local Promotions and submit them to the Airport General Manager for approval• Follow-up promotion's implementation (stock availability, marketing material, tasting etc.)• Ensure the correct execution of Marketing strategies and Visual Merchandising guidelines• Responsible for Item Management• Responsible for reporting assortment issues to Procurement that liaises with Central Master Data• Receive suppliers in the shops and accompany them during their visit, ensuring an effective working relationship• Organize and execute Stock takings to make necessary adjustments for stock optimization• Review Stock Quality and co-ordinate with Supply Chain or Procurement the actions to be taken• Coordinate and follow-up with Global Procurement to take actions on over-stocks, novelties and destructions• Collaborate with Country category team on necessary actions to increase sales revenue• Inform and coordinate price changes to Shift Supervisors• Responsible for correct implementation of Micro Space-Planning• Provide valuable feedback to central teams for constant improvement• Develop a Product Training Plan according to the overall objectives of the Category

Vancouver, Bc, Ca

Overseeing the Retail selling Channel development of: Outdoor Products: Outdoor Furniture, Decking, Fencing, Hot Tubs, Landscaping, Lawn & Garden, BBQs & Grills, Outdoor Kitchens, Outdoor Power Equipment, Outdoor Recreation, Pool & Spa, Roofing, Siding, Turf. Toos: Air Tools & Compressors, Electrical Tools, Flooring Tools, Generators, Hand Tools, Ladders & Scaffolding, Power Tools, Safety & Security Tools, Welding & Soldering, Wet & Dry Vacuums. Hardware.Category Development Manager - Natural Stone Dec 2014 – Dec 2015Responsible for growing supplier base and developing and growing new key strategic relationships with suppliers for online platform business. Set financial targets, strategic solutions, pricing and margin strategy, and managing meaningful relationships and suppliers who span across multiple product categories. Pod management of Business Managers, Inventory and Data Analysts, and Product Merchandising team.Business Unit Manager - Natural Stone Tile Mar – 2014 – Dec 2014Overseeing the development and growth of Marble, Travertine, Granite, Slate, and Limestone tile and pavers as well as the growth and development of the Category Managers in their respective roles and career development. Travel to International Trade Shows to recruit new suppliers and expand current category portfolio, and visit current suppliers to maintain existing relationships and pursue growth and market share in their current catalogue offerings. Enrolled but yet to complete APICS training and examination leading to accreditation.Senior Category Manager - Travertine and Marble Tile Aug 2012 – March 2014Sourcing global vendor partners in Natural Stone tile, constructing and managing assortment strategy, pricing, logistics, and sales in e-commerce retail distribution model. Transforming the building supply industry by bringing suppliers and end customers closer together.

Toronto, On, Ca

Product Assortment, Development, Marketing, Promotions, and Market Share strategies.

Toronto, Ca

Senior Buyer overseeing Men's Apparel for Off the Wall and Billabong Flagship stores.

Vaughan, Ontario, Ca

Buyer of Casual Lifestyle Mens Apparel, specializing in Casual, Denim, Athletic, Skate, Surf, Swim, Action Sports, and Snowboard Apparel and Outerwear.

New York, New York, Us

Buyer, Mens Casual Tops

Lausanne, Vaud, Ch

Buyer, Young Mens Streetwear, Athletic Apparel, Accessories, Headwear

Bachelor Of Arts, English Literature

Apics Course Content Completion

Negotiation Skills Training

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