Experience

OECM

• Canada
• Government Administration
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Sourcing Manager

  • Aug 2021 - Present

  •Manage the RFx process for Facilities, Finance, and IT projects.•Develop and execute Request for Proposal, Request for Quote, Request for Tender, and Request for Supplier Qualifications.•Develop procurement sourcing strategies across various categories that drive sustainable competitive advantage.•Conduct market research, understand industry trends, analyze complex data to identify sourcing opportunities, and contribute to long-term business strategies.•Execute strategies to enhance the relationship with OECM’s customers and suppliers.•Negotiate contracts.•Draft and issue successful/unsuccessful letters to proponents.•Establish and manage project timelines with internal stakeholders, customers, and suppliers.•Identify new opportunities for cost savings or increased service levels.



Plexxus

• Canada
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Contract Specialist

  • Jun 2017 - Aug 2021

  •Managed contract landscape and proactively met with end users to review upcoming contract expiries and landscape.•Acted as an RFX/RFP Bid Administrator and provide bid analysis with award recommendation as required.•Liaised between clients and vendors.•Handled contract negotiations, amendments, contract extensions, managed a Contract Management System.•Gathered and analyzed supplier data and information to determine the viability of new suppliers. •Ensured that business relations with suppliers were conducted according to the ethical guidelines. •Administered transactions for major supply and service agreements and equipment, which included monitoring compliance of terms and conditions. •Reviewed material specifications with customer groups through meetings and ongoingcommunication with suppliers, in an effort to acquire the best value (cost, quality, delivery, warranty) for material and services. •Advised customers of marketplace information through general discussions and/or meetings.•Distributed pertinent information and literature (e.g. product catalogs, pricing guidelines, supplier (information).•Provided timely communication of project status with internal and external customers and escalated issues to the Team Lead /Manager when appropriate. •Developed and maintained strong customer relationships.•Tracked and reported cost savings based on established guidelines. •Entered data into the contracts system and maintain accurate records (in line with BPS).•Coordinated evaluations when necessary.•Assisted in maintaining adequate department coverage to ensure departmental standards are upheld.

• Business Analyst

  • Sep 2015 - Jun 2017

  •Supported the Sourcing team with elements of the Sourcing process: market analysis, price, and bid analysis, financial reporting and projections, and evaluation of supplier proposals.•Supported Category managers by providing robust analysis and key insights that deliver against category level objectives and financial goals.•Performed detailed review and analysis of all elements of Requests for Proposal, Requests for Quotation, and Requests for Information.•Financial analysis of vendor proposals against current contract pricing.•Researched market, including supplier base and competitive activity.•Maintained pricing database and Contract Management System.•Evaluated Vendor pricing, bid through RFP, and evaluated scoring of technical responses.•Prepared detailed spend analysis report, reviewed for compliance and discrepancies, and provide recommendations.

• Inventory Planning and Replenishment Analyst

  • Apr 2014 - Sep 2015

  •Developed and maintained realistic inventory levels at the item and stock-keeping unit level through the collection and critical evaluation of historical data.•Worked with vendors to improve on-time shipment and fill rate metrics. •Ensured fill rate was always above 98.5%.•Co-ordinated procurement of stock items to replenish inventory (maintain proper inventory levels) ensuring that the scheduled ordering is maintained within the defined lead times and order supplies and materials as per requirement.•Identified slow-moving or surplus inventory and consult with management to ensure that appropriate inventory levels are maintained while minimizing carrying costs.•Resolved, prepared, and submitted progress and other reports to the management on a regular basis.•Monitored inventory patterns, developed vendor product forecasts, and took appropriate procurement action to ensure inventory levels meet demand and service level expectations•Provided periodical training to the new team members as and when required.•Monitored and reported Vendor performance through the creation of vendor scorecards•Worked with Vendors/Suppliers to improve performance, recommend and implement actions to improve warehouse/supplier service levels.•Worked successfully in a high volume, SKU intense environment. •Co-ordinated with the Accounts Payable department in terms of processing vendor invoices. •Extensively used SAP (Materials Management) on a day-day basis for carrying out activities ranging from procurement of product to ensure the availability of product to be ordered by the hospitals.

• Inventory Planning and Replenishment Administrator

  • Sep 2012 - Apr 2014

  •Developed and maintained realistic inventory levels at the item and stock-keeping unit level through the collection and critical evaluation of historical data•Co-ordinated procurement of stock items to replenish inventory (maintain proper inventory levels) ensuring that the scheduled ordering is maintained within the defined lead times and order supplies and materials as per requirement.•Created purchase orders for the distribution center.•Extensively used SAP (Materials Management) on a day-day basis for carrying out activities ranging from procurement of product to ensuring the availability of product to be ordered by the hospitals



Thomson Reuters

• Canada
• Software Development
• 700 & Above Employee

• Associate Content Analyst

  • Jun 2009 - Nov 2010

  Worked for the Historical Markets Data team wherein my job responsibilities included validating end of day stock prices of EMEA markets as well as handling and resolving client queries relevant to those markets.Achievements at work Provided on the job training to contract employees in a record time of one monthResolved highest number of client queries.Introduced activities and events on the floor so as to bring about a work-fun balance at the workplacePart of the Editorial team at HMD (department), Thomson Reuters