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Burlington, Ontario, Canada

Develop and manage procurement strategies for professional services, and packaging commodities in a constantly evolving organization.

Strategically managed $10 million dollars in spend and all contracts for multiple corporate departments, 450 retail operations, 20 logistical locations, and Corporate Office.

Worked with designers and printers to reduce costs. Ensure customer production and co-packing were not delayed by display material requirements.

Write and implement purchasing procedures for a shrink sleeve manufacturer under new ownership, while reducing inventory levels, and keeping orders filled.

Control orders and invoice processing for $25-30 million in annual spend, ensuring that graphics and formula were completed by other departments, communicating timelines to all parties involved.

Maintained inventory of over 1000 SKUs internationally for an Ontario based distribution centre and negotiated agreements for all distribution centers nationally.

Ba, Childhood And Family Relations

Ontario Secondary School Diploma, Music