Director of Procurment

• Feb 2023 - Present

Director of Procurement

• Feb 2023 - Present

Procurement Specialist

• Jun 2019 - Feb 2023

Purchasing Manager

• Jun 2017 - Jun 2019

Corporate Purchasing Manager

• Jul 2015 - Jul 2017

To oversee, improve and develop all aspects of materials management. To oversee, improve and develop all aspects of materials management.

Purchasing Manager

• Oct 2012 - Jul 2015

Materials Manager

• Jun 2011 - Oct 2012

Start-up company in Windsor for wind tower manufacturer. On implementation/development team for SAP. Developed Excel and Access based inventory, purchasing and receiving functions. Identified strategic business opportunities for cost savings, quality and production improvements through project development. Control all purchasing staff all purchases and services. Staff of two. Control receiving department and logistics. Staff of two. Adhered to all applicable regulations, policies and procedures from Head Office as well as created and monitored controlled processes for the North American facility ensuring all health, safety and environmental compliances. Served as mentor to junior team members. Worked directly with all departments, customers, management and other facilities to achieve a successful launch of facility. It was 2 months ahead of schedule and $4 million under budget. Show less

Corporate Buyer

• Nov 2007 - Jun 2011

Corporate Buyer for large wind tower manufacturer. Oversaw and controlled all purchases for the Canadian facility. As Corporate Buyer was assigned to assist North Dakota and Tulsa facility for training and assistances as required. Assisted Commodity Buyers as required. On implementation team of JDE in 2009-2010. Successful launch and deemed Master User of JDE for support at the facility. Cost savings of over $500,000 in each year from 2008-2010. Developed and implemented Vendor Information Program. Eliminated all obsolete inventory with zero impact on bottom line from 2009-2011. Show less

Materials Manager (Contract)

• Oct 2006 - Nov 2007

Assisted with the development of new scheduling and MRP system Steamlined inventory saving for 125K Managed staff as well as production scheduling Developed and manager supplier base Assisted with the development of new scheduling and MRP system Steamlined inventory saving for 125K Managed staff as well as production scheduling Developed and manager supplier base

Division Planner & Scheduler

• Jan 2002 - Oct 2006

Consolidated and streamlined purchasing and scheduling to support both internal and external customers. Tier 1 and Tier 2 automotive supply base. Saved over 278K in service material and products Developed and managed supply base and improved upon JIT service Managed all staff in procurement and scheduling for Canada Consolidated and streamlined purchasing and scheduling to support both internal and external customers. Tier 1 and Tier 2 automotive supply base. Saved over 278K in service material and products Developed and managed supply base and improved upon JIT service Managed all staff in procurement and scheduling for Canada

Purchasing Manager

• Jan 1999 - Jan 2002

Consolidation of freight carriers and brokers to streamline traffic. Saved over $100K US in 1 year on inbound transportation and $50K in overseas costs. Analyze, develop and strategies the best ways to eliminate any and all slow moving or obsolete inventory without writing them off. Reclaimed over $50K in tariff and duties that were incorrect and charged. Consolidation of freight carriers and brokers to streamline traffic. Saved over $100K US in 1 year on inbound transportation and $50K in overseas costs. Analyze, develop and strategies the best ways to eliminate any and all slow moving or obsolete inventory without writing them off. Reclaimed over $50K in tariff and duties that were incorrect and charged.

Buyer/Senior Buyer

• Jul 1988 - Jan 1999

Owner/President

• Feb 1990 - Aug 1995