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Help companies on the buy side to reduce their total procurement costs by utilizing their supplier base more effectively. Work with companies on the sell side to improve the quality of their bids and achieve greater success in winning new business.Recent completed engagements: November 2016 – April 2017Strategic sourcing initiative lead for a client in the energy sector to award a multi-year contract for maintenance of facilities nation-wide. Included bidder qualification, bid process and award, contract formation and implementation with contractor performance metrics.May 2017 – March 2018Contract management and procurement for an EPCM company on a major project. Work included contractor qualification, formulation of a construction strategy, bidding and award of construction work packages. Subsequent to award contracts were formed executed and managed.

Calgary, Alberta, Ca

Lead cross-functional teams that manage a portfolio of critical suppliers.by the development and maintenance of performance metrics and scorecards. Identify, quantify and implement value creation opportunities across the supply chain. Participate as the supply chain lead in strategic sourcing projects.

• Role: lead the procurement function to identify, develop and manage strategic and tactical opportunities in the acquisition, use and disposal of goods and services. Provide supply chain process expertise, consulting and support.• Scope: The functional groups in the Downstream sector (supply, refining, marketing and sales).• Reporting to the Director, Supply Chain and Facilities Management• Key accountabilities and responsibilities:• Identify and develop cost reduction opportunities• Develop supply strategies that are aligned to the functional and sector strategies• Supply Chain process leadership on business improvement teams• Continuously improve and develop the procurement processes across the organization• Provide guidance on the appropriate use and application of supply chain management tools and techniques• Provide contract review and commercial advice to senior managers• Lead the negotiation of strategic supply agreements• Establish performance measurement standards and structure• Manage key supplier relationshipsACHIEVEMENTS:•Business lead for Catalogue Management project to a.Centralize the creation and management of master material data b.Establish standardized material classification and taxonomy c.Install Master Data Management (SAP NetWeaver MDM) software application d.Cleanse legacy material data•Strategic Cost Recovery to a.Conduct market and business environment analysis b.Identify and initiate cost reduction negotiations with major suppliers c.Secure lower costs of goods and services•Chemical Commodity Review to a.Analyze spend on chemicals, catalysts and additives across all corporate sectors b.Initiate and conduct strategic sourcing projects where opportunities are identified to secure lower total costs

• Role: identified, developed and realized strategic cost reduction opportunities in the manufacture and production of refined petroleum products. • Scope: three refineries and one lubricant manufacturing facility. • Key responsibilities and accountabilities:• Developed new goods and services acquisition strategies and ensured they were aligned to the business units’ strategies • Secured alignment and commitment to the strategies from the business unit leaders• Chartered, resourced and launched teams that re-designed the acquisition/use/disposal process. • Led and facilitated the negotiation of supply agreements and strategic alliances with major equipment and services suppliers• Reviewed and advised on contract documents to ensure the company’s interests were protected.• Implemented performance measurement and structure for sustainment of benefits• Managed strategic supplier relationships

Calgary, Alberta, Ca

• Led the Supply Chain Management function in Ontario. Included acquisition of goods and services and contract services such as mail and courier, travel, office space planning and building operations and maintenance at the company’s North York offices.• Optimized the supply chain to achieve lowest total cost for key commodities in the region• Identified and built compelling business cases around supply chain cost reduction opportunities• Led and facilitated cross functional teams at national and regional level to capture significant benefits• Negotiated strategic agreements and alliances on behalf of the company• Identified and exploited national procurement opportunities by working with supply chain personnel in other regions• Managed regional supply chain staff and ensured alignment to company’s objectives and business strategies• Ensured maintenance of required service and quality standards to the internal customers MAJOR ACHIEVEMENTS: Led a cross-functional national team which re-engineered the Sulphuric Acid supply chain and negotiated a new supply agreement that realized $1million in annual cost reduction for this commodity. Led water treatment chemical site team that negotiated a new supply agreement that realized 40% annual cost reduction for Oakville refinery.

Mba, Business

B.Eng, Engineering