Michael K. Email & Phone Number

Newmarket, On, Ca

Woodbridge, Ontario, Canada

Crafts and maintains relationships with vendors and suppliers developing purchasing as a function at organization from scratch. Responsible for the purchasing and coordination of products and materials to ensure organizational success and customer satisfaction at a value-added manufacturer of custom retail fixtures, components and visual merchandising products.• Develop, streamline and improve procurement process at organization • Responsible for full purchasing cycle and coordination of material demand at a wood shop• Update documentation, verify pricing and expected delivery dates, maintain inventory in ERP system• Work closely with key stakeholders to ensure on-time communication and production deadlines are met• Coordinate with Shipping and Receiving material arrival and any requests for material pick up• Perform order receipts in ERP upon delivery of materials in accordance with received packing slips• Address with vendors any issues of defective products and coordinate any necessary returns• Resolve invoice discrepancies with Accounting and suppliers• Maintain accurate system records for monitoring all open purchase orders• Update system and inform involved stakeholders with order acknowledgement• Follow up on late purchase orders and provide updated delivery information to effective parties• Address urgent issues and requests from Project Managers and wood shop in a timely manner.

Vaughan, Ontario, Canada

Delt with matters regarding procurement, budgets, expenditures, and materials required for the design, manufacture, delivery, and installation of window systems for construction of high-rise condominiums.• Analyzed material take-off evaluating actual needs for all required components to order, established delivery key dates and controlled suppliers’ performance during order fulfillment• Sent out RFQ to selected sources, performed analysis of costs during sourcing process and reviewed proposals including part drawings• Created daily in ERP, sent and followed up on purchase orders for metal and plastic extrusions, painting of parts and other supplementary materials• Maintained delivery schedule for all the relevant suppliers in accordance with project timelines• Expedited orders to meet deadlines and customer expectations, reacted with urgency to critical material shortages• Monitored and tracked scheduling changes and coordinated with suppliers any such changes to support Production or Service and minimize inventory• Maintained pricing and updated costs within ERP when needed• Act as liaison between suppliers and involved departments.

Aurora, On

Successfully managed all aspects of purchasing and quotations in procurement and manufacturing of architectural and design lighting for both commercial and residential markets. Managed over fifty accounts locally and internationally.

Aurora, On

Cultivated effective and credible relationships with vendors maintaining ongoing communication and facilitating solutions on purchasing matters. Liaised between vendors and store departments to arrange buying of products and assisted with quotations. Facilitated marketing efforts for new products, arranged promotional events and product launches collaborating closely with Corporate Buyer and General Manager.

Toronto, On

Crafted and maintained long-term relationships with suppliers to assist management in strategic planning and suppliers selection. Collaborated well with suppliers, effectively sourcing the required equipment and negotiating pricing, delivery schedule and terms to finalize agreements for the lowest total cost at best quality.

Moscow City, Russia

Administered flawless operation of oil terminals by controlling daily workflow, planning maintenance and repairs, and assisted in budgeting and procurement.• Arranged procurement and supplied materials, equipment and services issuing requests for pre-qualification and inviting tenders; negotiated with bidders at all levels to obtain the highest quality at the best total costs• Prepared feasibility study and scope of work for each tender, created score cards to assess participants, followed guidelines on tender procedures scrutinizing proposals and finalizing decision on contract awards• Created studies on first-time items organizing visits to manufacturing facilities and analyzing potential product based on professional expertise, other experience and referrals

Completion Of Purchasing Module (Scp706) Of Supply Chain Management Program, A

- Gained knowledge of strategic procurement process, purchasing cycle and procedures - For supplier selection learned to evaluate.

Diploma With Honours, Legal Assistant/Paralegal

Contract Law. Administrative Law.

Bachelor'S Degree, Materials Engineering