Richard designs and delivers training programs for the Supply Chain Canada (SCC) - the de facto procurement education standard in Canada. Training topics include:Collaborative ContactingProcurement StrategyStrategic Sourcing/Competitive Bidding (Private and Public Sector)Contracts Strategy, Management and Administration, including for the Construction sectorNegotiations and Conflict ResolutionSupply Chain Risk Management

Participate in development of two published Best Practices: (i) Collaborative Contracting; and (ii) Contract Strategy

Responsibilities: Sourcing, Contracts, Vendor Management; Outsourcing; Procurement SystemsHired, developed and managed a team of procurement and contracts specialistsImplemented foundational procurement process and policy infrastructure Built up a category management and strategic sourcing capabilityImplemented new/improved e-sourcing, contract administration, purchase ordering systemsImplemented a supplier governance framework that met strict regulatory compliance standards

Provided strategic sourcing and contracting services in support of a wide range of acquisitions/categories, including: technology, services, operations, outsourcingServices included: strategy sourcing, category profile development, supply market analysis, spend analysis/modelling and opportunity evaluation; contract negotiations; and project management.

Led and managed sourcing and contract negotiations projectsLed and mentored a Team of junior contract negotiatorsLiaison between procurement and legal functionProvide procurement support for a 3PL transformation

Negotiated contracts for the acquisition of strategic technologies, intellectual property rightsDeveloped and implemented corporate governance controlsProvide legal support for Dexit's IPO on the TSX

Provided Legal Support to Procurement, Real Estate and Managed/Outsourced ServicesAssisted with Major Transactions (M&A, CCAA)Provide advice on corporate governance (SOX)

Transactions Support, Technology Law