Heather Leising Email & Phone Number

Toronto, Ontario, Ca

Bradford, Pa, Us

Managed $4M in spend on annual Capital Projects and a team of Corporate Buyers. Supervised procurement functions across multiple SBU’s. Managed all RFP, RFI, and RFx processes. • Effectively reduced over runs on Capex spending by 20%. • Developed standard operating procedures and performance metrics.• Implemented Corporate Purchasing Department into centralized function for indirect commodities. • Drove cost avoidance across spend profile with an annual savings of $200,000.• Managed projects that reduced spend across corporate functions.• Developed and managed corporate entitlement programs; T&E accounts, cell phones, and fuel cards. • Negotiated over 200 contracts with favorable cost structures.• Developed purchase order templates as well as professional service agreements that mitigated risk. • Managed and reduced lease agreements saving $100,000 in spend annually. • Implemented 7 step process for Strategic Sourcing• Developed an MWBE vendor listing in order to fulfill NY State contract requirements.

Danbury, Ct, Us

Managed $5M in spend within indirect commodities. Handled managed office supply, office equipment and HR contracts for US and Canada. Managed suppliers to achieve procurement targets on price, delivery and quality. Purchased material and services support of operational and production requirements. • Delivered $500,000 in Operating Profit Improvement per year with $1M in carryover. • Drove cost avoidance across spend profile with an annual savings of $100,000.• Transfomed 400 office equipment lease contracts into 1 simplified agreement and payment structure. • Changed office supply contract from GPO to privately held with $300,000 in savings annually.

Solicited bids, secured quotations from vendors, analyzed bids, performed value and cost analysis. Selected products and vendors. Served as point of contact and liaison with vendors for orders, bids, and tracking. Maintained open-order status reports for vendor products and expedited orders. Handled correspondence, vendor list preparation, vendor updates, and bid and specification preparation.• Developed Excel spreadsheets to ensure accurate pricing and usage comparisons.• Successfully ensured timely delivery of merchandise through consistent communication and follow-up with the vendor, as well as shipping and receiving teams.