Private business procuring high-end sports memorabilia for US investors.Responsible for sourcing unique and specific sports items in Canada and US.Managed Vendor negotiations acquiring desired cost reduction targetsResponsible for market research of alternative supply sources.Expedited deliveries as necessary, resolved payment and quality problems.

Responsible for managing the Procurement infrastructure, ensuring and monitoring compliance, and reporting on all procurement activities; and managing the supplier database in Oracle. Responsible for all Indirect Purchasing for EMEA providing all hardware and software requirements to impacted departments. Worked closely with Technical Support in problem solving any hardware issues servicing all internal clients.Worked with Oracle consultant in… Show more Responsible for managing the Procurement infrastructure, ensuring and monitoring compliance, and reporting on all procurement activities; and managing the supplier database in Oracle. Responsible for all Indirect Purchasing for EMEA providing all hardware and software requirements to impacted departments. Worked closely with Technical Support in problem solving any hardware issues servicing all internal clients.Worked with Oracle consultant in the implementation of new Oracle platform, IProcurement and lead training of platform to impacted departments.Required seasoned experience with compliance and Oracle Purchasing (ERP) systems,domestic and international tax regulations.Worked closely with Legal department with contact management and approval.Managed procurement policies, procedures and compliance initiatives.Worked closely with Accounts Payable to add/maintain suppliers with correct classifications, using proper tax documentation and currency information.Lead department initiatives in areas of expertise, assisting department managers with their respective procurement strategy using knowledge of purchasing concepts and value added efficiencies. Self sufficient and displayed the ability to work independently and in a team environment. Show less

Procured printed circuit board assemblies valued at $40 million USD annually, maintaining inventory levels of $4 million USD at any given time. Participated in cost-reduction strategy. Successfully avoided material shortages via continual monitoring of end-of-life and other component characteristics at contract manufacturer, ensuring on-time end-product deliveries. Prepared biweekly MRP/Demand schedules and acted as key contact to 2 USbased supplier and 2 representatives in… Show more Procured printed circuit board assemblies valued at $40 million USD annually, maintaining inventory levels of $4 million USD at any given time. Participated in cost-reduction strategy. Successfully avoided material shortages via continual monitoring of end-of-life and other component characteristics at contract manufacturer, ensuring on-time end-product deliveries. Prepared biweekly MRP/Demand schedules and acted as key contact to 2 USbased supplier and 2 representatives in Asia. Contributed at quarterly business reviews attended by various representatives, including buyers, commodity managers, engineers, program managers, and purchasing managers. Show less