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Brossard, Quebec, Canada

Longueuil, Quebec

• Strategize, plan, organize and implement category procurement strategy in alignment with business needs at a local and national level to reach category savings targets, operational efficiency and optimal supplier.
• Analyze needs, establish requirements and develop a sourcing solution for commodity/services. Create a SOW to better address client business needs to provide cost and service optimizations.
• Negotiate and contract services from 3rd party companies according to required needs, safety standards, specifications, price, schedule, company standards and regulatory requirements.
• Cultivate a relationship of trust and cooperation with the client by communicating strategies and initiatives, providing presentations and reports on Wins, Opportunities, Challenges, Savings, ongoing projects and other.
• Implement SPM program with QBRs and KPI’s to insure all aspects of supplier management including compliance, performance, contractual obligations, continuous improvements and a mutually beneficial relationship.
• Develop, implement and standardized systems and controls for procurement activities and supplier/contractor screening

• Responsible for implementing companywide procurement strategies and procedures;
• Manage procurement staff and oversee all procurement activities;
• Contract Management and negotiations;
• Office Real Estate Management;
• Fleet Management and procurement;
• All other procurement related activities

• Responsible for the conception, development and design of a companywide licensing program (Export Permits and End Use Statements)
• Manage the export control program to ensure compliance with the Controlled Goods Directorate (CGD), International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and Export Administration Regulations (EAR) requirements.
• Provide strategic consultation and guidance to faculty, staff and administration on decisions that have import/export regulatory impact.
• Serve as liaison with the Departments of Commerce, State Department and other federal agency in regard to export‐related matters.
• Draft, negotiate and submit license applications, technical assistance agreements and General Correspondences
• Prepare and present training programs to target departments on regulations, systems and procedures.

Prepared statistical analyses, trends and seasonality analyses by utilizing various sources of internal and market dataGathered and analyzed POS data, shipments, DC sales, retail and store sales, as well as any other key data required to prepare complete unit and volume forecasts Provided system support for forecasting, maintenance, and general product.

Selection of products for specified product categoriesNegotiated terms with suppliers and prepared numerous VBA agreementsEstablished and communicated store planograms and monthly merchandising plansProposal and layout of weekly store flyers Worked with suppliers to create POP, end cap and planogram presentationsSupervised and provided resource to stores.

Purchased raw materials, services and retail products for wholesale and retail gaming companyResearched and organized entry of new products and suppliersImplemented and maintained inventory system for maximum efficiency and accuracyBuilt a level of consensus through the organization by having clear written proceduresDeveloped rapport with foreman assessing.

Oversaw a purchasing budget of three million dollars for a successful printing company.Purchased all raw material, finished goods and servicesOrganized shipping and receiving scheduleMaintained purchasing files, price lists, production and purchasing reportsPlacement and management of requisitions, as well as reception and follow up of all ordersContacting.

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