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Brian Hampton

Calgary,AB

Overview

30
30
years of professional experience

Work History

Category Manager

Federated Co-operatives
Calgary, AB
02.1994 - 10.2023
  • Studied technical aspects of managed category to identify key quality attributes and cost containment levels.
  • Mitigated business risk and improved customer lead times through thoughtful supplier network design.
  • Incorporated suggested changes to layouts and promotions to drive sales.
  • Reduced business risk by improving contract coverage for suppliers in spend category.

Marketing Manager

Federated Co-operatives
Calgary, AB
02.2018 - 02.2023
  • Managed workflow between staff, coordinating documents, planning, and creative material distribution.
  • Boosted brand awareness and generated leads while managing internal and external marketing campaigns and programs.
  • Created company brand messaging, collateral materials, customer events, promotional strategies, and product commercialization.
  • Utilized market trends and target audience statistics to effectively and appropriately market products.
  • Performed market segmentations, targeting and positioning for each product line.

Procurement Manager

Federated Co-operatives
Calgary, AB
02.2015 - 02.2018
  • Resolved invoice and payment issues to facilitate prompt payment to suppliers.
  • Prepared and presented reports to management on purchasing trends and cost savings to aid in decision making.
  • Analyzed supplier contracts to confirm compliance with company policies and procedures.
  • Reviewed and issued contracts and blanket purchase orders after choosing ideal vendor and drive procurement process.
  • Created and maintained portfolio of qualified vendors to expand options.
  • Monitored and managed procurement budget to control costs.
  • Developed and maintained relationships with key suppliers for smooth communication and to meet required expectations.
  • Negotiated contracts with suppliers to obtain favorable terms and pricing.
  • Utilized market intelligence to identify opportunities for savings and cost reduction.
  • Analyzed market conditions to make informed decisions on pricing and purchasing strategies.
  • Negotiated complex corporate procurement contracts by working closely with internal and external contacts.
  • Led sourcing process for new vendors to get quality products and services and mitigate risk.
  • Conducted spend analysis to identify cost-saving opportunities.
  • Evaluated supplier quotes based on purchasing procedures and competitiveness in quality, price and delivery.
  • Reduced costs by streamlining contract bidding and procurement processes to assure best prices for materials and services.
  • Negotiated pricing and terms with vendors to secure best value for company.
  • Communicated regularly with suppliers to uphold accountability for quality standards and timely delivery of goods.
  • Tracked contract performance metrics and reported issues or non-compliance with appropriate stakeholders.
  • Collaborated with internal stakeholders to create timely and accurate purchase orders.
  • Cultivated strong relationships with vendors to maintain and improve levels of customer service.
  • Established and maintained accurate records of purchases, pricing and payment terms.
  • Completed monthly profit and loss performance reports.
  • Scrutinized purchasing data to identify areas for improvement and cost savings.

Education

High School Diploma -

Grant Park High
Winnipeg, MB
06.1976

Skills

  • Risk Mitigation
  • Train Employees
  • Microsoft Outlook
  • Cost Management
  • Standard Sourcing Process
  • Strategic Sourcing
  • Data Analysis
  • Category Development
  • Manage Budgets
  • Supplier Review
  • Project Management
  • Customer Service

Manage Profitability

  • Business Intelligence
  • Market Research
  • Supplier Contracts
  • Manage Personnel
  • Corporate Communications
  • Vendor Relations
  • Negotiation

Additional Information

Director on the board of the Canadian Produce MArketing Association .

Volunteer with the Cochrane Search and Rescue Organization.


Retired now and looking for some part time work

Timeline

Marketing Manager

Federated Co-operatives
02.2018 - 02.2023

Procurement Manager

Federated Co-operatives
02.2015 - 02.2018

Category Manager

Federated Co-operatives
02.1994 - 10.2023

High School Diploma -

Grant Park High
Brian Hampton