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CERTIFIED PROCUREMENT PROFESSIONAL
Dynamic supply chain specialist with over 15 years' combined experience across a wide range of activities (project management, commodity purchasing, services and contracting procurement, inventory control). Extensive expertise supported by top Canadian (C.P.P) and USA (C.P.M.) professional designations.
HIGHLIGHTS OF QUALIFICATIONS
Outstanding cost saving skills
* Keen negotiation and vendor / subcontractor management skills
* Experienced in developing and implementation of purchasing policies and procedures
* Superior skills in inventory control, material planning, and budget and cost monitoring
* Expertise in sourcing, quality/cost evaluation, and establishing efficient delivery schedules
* Sound experience in all aspects of project management
* Excellent analytical, financial, and legal skills
* Advanced computer skills: PM PRISM, VPRM, MRP (BAAN, SAP, Minotaur), Business Objects, MS Project, MS Windows XP, MS Office 2007, VISIO, Acrobat Professional
WORK HISTORY
PROCUREMENT MANAGER 2008 – 2009 (massive lay-off)
Aker Metals, a division of Aker Solutions, Toronto, Ontario
Aker Solutions is global project management company. Aker Metals serves mining industry executing various types of project development studies followed by EPCM
* Establish procurement department, hire and train stuff, build procurement team, resolve internal and external conflicts
* Prepared and implemented Procurement Procedures working instructions (supplier evaluation, standard T&Cs, levels and delegations of authority, QA/QC procedures etc.)
* Establish sourcing strategy, build suppliers and vendors database
* Manage procurement for multiple projects supervising following activities:
- To identify and source the equipment/services required for the project
- To obtain the current prices and conditions for the supply (RFQ/RFP process)
- To analyze all information obtained and make final recommendation to the client, based on Total Cost of Ownership
- To negotiate the supply contract for the best interest of the client
- To procure the equipment/services on behalf of the client (contract preparation and negotiation, preparation and processing of all documents for the purchase orders, usage of legal and financial instruments, close-up)
- To expedite the manufacturing and delivery process, in order to make sure that the purchased goods/services will be delivered on time, within schedule, within agreed price, with agreed quality, with agreed warranty, with agreed scope of supply
* Develop and implement the continuous improvement strategy and plan
* Coordinate procurement activities with other departments
* Implementation of procurement software
PROCUREMENT MANAGER 2007 – 2008
Hatch Ltd., Mississauga, Ontario
Leading global consulting, engineering, and project management company that serves the mining & metals, energy and infrastructure sectors
* Total direct and indirect cost savings within a year ~ US$400,000
* Prepared cost and schedule estimates, and pricing strategy
* Obtained pricing from local and international suppliers
* Prepared, issued, and evaluated RFPs/RFQs
* Developed and negotiated the contracts with suppliers
* Prepared and issued Sales Purchase Agreements, Purchase Orders
* Managed suppliers relationships, resolved legal issues
* Provided purchase orders/SPA administration (expediting, payments, commercial documents, delivery schedule adherence)
* Coordinated QA inspection with engineering personnel, resolved warranty issues
BUYER / INVENTORY ANALYST 2006 – 2007 (contract position)
Husky Injection Molding Systems, Ltd., Bolton, Ontario
Worldwide leading manufacturer of custom-made injection molding equipment
* Managed purchasing consolidation for the new specific project: cost model developing, target cost identification, negotiations with the vendors, sourcing
* Managed the project of inventory level control and reduction for the entire company (reduced excess and obsolete inventory by approx. 30% within 6 month period)
- Developed inventory control model and implemented it across the company globally
- Analyzed data and prepared inventory forecast/plan for each structural unit for FY 2007
* Developed the procedure to analyze impact of product changes on the inventory level
* Developed and implemented Lead Times Reduction Project (for 30 vendors, lead times have been reduced to desired level for 51% of items, reduced in total for 56% of the items)
* Performed regular purchasing duties
PURCHASER 2004 – 2006
Haremar Plastic Manufacturing, Ltd., Vaughan, Ontario
Plastic films and brand-name plastic bags (consumer packaged goods) manufacturer
* Managed purchasing of various types of goods for up to 10 million dollars annually
* Total cost saving within one year ~ CA$450,000 dollars
* Purchased the supplies for manufacturing plant, packaging, laboratory, and office supplies
* Obtained quotes from suppliers (RFP/RFQ), negotiated the prices and contract conditions
* Executed sourcing and supplier selection, risk assessment, and contract negotiations
* Ensured proper documentation flow (purchase orders, packing slips, invoices)
PURCHASING MANAGER 1997 - 2003
Sumitomo Corporation (Japan), Moscow, Russia
Integrated trading house whose work includes implementation of massive, international, industrial projects
* Initiated and developed industrial EPC projects
- Identified and structured Project Scope of Works
- Sourced and identified potential suppliers globally
- Negotiated the best possible contract conditions
- Prepared, executed, and awarded bidding processes (RFP, RFQ)
- Monitored project implementation phase, controlled budget and schedule
- Analyzed the financial and technical results, for future references and usage
* Assessed the needs and purchased the equipment and materials for further processing
* Participated in the governmental and private tenders for the projects such as:
- Power plants rehabilitation and construction (up to 50 million dollars)
- Wide-scale buying of specialized Japanese products for the marketplace
- Purchasing of cultural and educational products using Japanese aid funds (2-3 million dollars)
EDUCATION / PROFESSIONAL DESIGNATION
C.P.M. (Certified Purchasing Manager) 2009
ISM (Institute for Supply Management), USA
C.P.P. (Certified Professional Purchaser) 2006
PMAC (Purchasing Management Association of Canada), Canada
Bachelor's Degree in Economics (Business Management) 1992
Georgia State University, Department of Economy
Master's of Science Degree in Physics (Solid State Physics) 1986
Georgia State University, Department of Physics
QUALIFICATION UPGRADES
- Preparation for PMP exam 2007
McMaster University / Hatch Learning Center, Mississauga
- Negotiations skills 2007
McMaster University / PMAC, Toronto
- Applications of Instructional Techniques 2006
- Instructional methodologies and assessment 2006
- Foundations of Teaching and Learning 2006
Certificate program TRAINER OF ADULTS, Centennial College, Toronto
- Supply Chain Management Leadership Program (SCMLP) 2006
PMAC / Humber College, Toronto
- Business Project Manager; Global Supply Chain; Lean Manufacturing 2006
- Contract Law; Supply Effectiveness; Materials Management 2005
PMAC seminars, Ontario
- Principles Of Transportation and Logistics 2005
- Principles Of Quality, Principles Of Inventory and Operations, Principles Of Buying 2004
PMAC / Humber College, Toronto
- Project Management 2003
George Brown College, Toronto
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