John Jackson Email & Phone Number

Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

• Drove $ millions in procurement savings nationally through key initiatives
• Oversaw a team of 8 Purchasers and 1 Data Analyst
• Helped transform work culture from ‘fragmented regional silos’ to a cohesive national purchasing team
• Coached team in development and rollout of new processes, best practices, and SOP’s to maximize profitability and streamline efficiencies
• Negotiated pricing, special programs and T’s & C’s, and regularly evaluated service levels
• Upheld and grew strong relationships and partnerships with suppliers

Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

• Saved company $ millions by initiating and implementing a national material cost recovery program
• Reporting to the VP Area Manager, developed reporting, analytics, and assessments to executive team
• Supported various departments with new processes, technologies, and systems

Ottawa, Canada Area

• Served as Project Manager on 5 multi-million-dollar mechanical projects in Ottawa, including two hospitals, a shopping centre, a university research centre, and a community housing project
• Ensured labour productivity, budget adherence, and on-time delivery
• Coordinated with labour managers, GC’s, Consultants, Engineering firms, and sub-trades

Ottawa, Canada Area

• Supervised 36 employees to ensure operational excellence, supply chain efficiency, safety compliance, and policy adherence across all departments
• Reduced monthly fixed costs by 14% through contract negotiations and special projects
• Negotiated bulk-buys, optimized buying cycles, and reviewed team performance
• Cemented supply chain procedures, inventory controls, KPI tracking, and SOP’s
• Analyzed KPI’s, expenses, and reports to guide strategic direction and coaching
• Managed entire team through annual inventory counts and audits (30,000 sq ft warehouse)

Ottawa, Canada Area

• Developed an inventory optimization system that improved fill rates from 95% to 98% while reducing inventory costs by hundreds of thousands annually
• Implemented several cost-saving initiatives, improved operational processes, drove efficiencies, etc.
• Developed KPI tracking and reporting, measured performance, and mentored team
• Built a complete “Operations Best Practices Guidebook” and rolled it out nationally

Ottawa, Canada Area

• Gained thorough exposure to wholesale/warehouse operations and supply chain logistics
• Successfully managed 35+ client accounts, ensuring high service and project management delivery

Ottawa, Ontario

• Worked alongside a diverse media team to design and carry out digital marketing work for clients
• Generated new clients through sales presentations with local business owners, associations, and government clients
• Handled accounting/payroll duties

• Assisted 4 university professors with various multidisciplinary research projects (data collection, statistical analysis, and research methodology development)
• Trained and mentored other Research Assistants

• Supervised and guided 12 university business students on an overseas business consulting expedition in Jamaica, alongside 3 university professors.
• Monitored budgets and handled logistics (budgets, accommodations, transportation, security)