Chad Watson
Burlington,ON
Summary
Methodical Procurement Director with a background in overseeing purchase of goods and services on behalf of organization. Seasoned expert at bid process guidance and contract administration. Talented leader when following and enforcing purchasing rules, procedures and associated regulations.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Procurement
Vending Products of Canada
11.2017 - Current
- Negotiated contracts with suppliers to obtain favorable terms and pricing.
- Managed supply chain process, from order placement to delivery, to facilitate on-time and accurate fulfillment.
- Monitored and managed procurement budget to control costs.
- Evaluated supplier quotes based on purchasing procedures and competitiveness in quality, price and delivery.
- Utilized market intelligence to identify opportunities for savings and cost reduction.
- Led sourcing process for new vendors to get quality products and services and mitigate risk.
- 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.
- Researched and evaluated potential suppliers to determine best fits for company needs and to identify cost savings opportunities.
- Scrutinized purchasing data to identify areas for improvement and cost savings.
Supply Chain Manager
On Route Distribution
08.2014 - 03.2017
- Oversaw demand planning, purchasing, and logistics.
- Improved, standardized and documented planning and scheduling processes.
- Monitored and tracked supplier performance to enforce adherence to quality standards and established timelines.
- Tracked and monitored purchase orders, deliveries and invoicing to verify accuracy and compliance.
- Established inventory targets, stock level, and risk mitigation targets and managed flexibility strategy to optimize inventory.
- Implemented inventory-management strategies to maximize availability and decrease waste.
- Streamlined shipping and receiving operations to reduce errors and improve customer satisfaction.
- Built supplier relationships to mitigate risk and establish effective purchasing arrangements with indirect and logistics customers.
- Teamed with sales and marketing teams to confirm that product availability meets customer demand.
- Monitored supplier performance for compliance with contract terms and quality standards.
- Organized and maintained correct inventory levels to drive highest turns possible on inventory.
- Leveraged valuable business relationships and skillful negotiations to obtain favorable vendor pricing.
SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGER
ECS Coffee Inc
03.2007 - 08.2014
- Oversaw demand planning, purchasing, and logistics.
- Supervised three staff members tasked with handling materials management, planning, purchasing, and customer service duties.
- Tracked and monitored purchase orders, deliveries and invoicing to verify accuracy and compliance.
- Improved, standardized and documented planning and scheduling processes.
- Established inventory targets, stock level, and risk mitigation targets and managed flexibility strategy to optimize inventory.
- Implemented inventory-management strategies to maximize availability and decrease waste.
- Streamlined shipping and receiving operations to reduce errors and improve customer satisfaction.
- Built supplier relationships to mitigate risk and establish effective purchasing arrangements with indirect and logistics customers.
- Teamed with sales and marketing teams to confirm that product availability meets customer demand.
- Organized and maintained correct inventory levels to drive highest turns possible on inventory.
- Managed availability of supplies from vendors by ensuring core items were on hand to keep inventory values low and consistently moving.
- Created and implemented comprehensive supply chain management strategies.
- Built exceptional rapport with suppliers and transportation companies to create seamless operations.
- Increased global supply chain efficiency and development by leading cross-functional teams and enabling supplier integration and management technology tools, upgrades.
Skills
- Persuasive Negotiations
- Effective Working Relationships
- Supplier Selection
- Reducing Costs
- Operational Improvements
- Commodity Management
- Vendor Supervision
- Infrastructure Optimization
- Supplier Management
- Pricing Structures
- Multi-Tasking and Prioritization
- Price Negotiation
Timeline
Director of Procurement
Vending Products of Canada
11.2017 - Current
Supply Chain Manager
On Route Distribution
08.2014 - 03.2017
SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGER
ECS Coffee Inc
03.2007 - 08.2014
Similar Profiles
Jasen GooselawJasen Gooselaw
Director of Business Development at Vending Products Of CanadaDirector of Business Development at Vending Products Of Canada
Paramveer SinghParamveer Singh
Forklift Operator at Vending Products of CanadaForklift Operator at Vending Products of Canada
Angela HargravesAngela Hargraves
Director of Business Administration at Vending Products Of CanadaDirector of Business Administration at Vending Products Of Canada
Manpreet KaurManpreet Kaur
Licensed Practical Nurse, Wellness at Sunrise Senior LivingLicensed Practical Nurse, Wellness at Sunrise Senior Living
ISABEL SAVRNOCHISABEL SAVRNOCH
Customer Experience Representative, RCC at City of Burlington,Customer Experience Representative, RCC at City of Burlington,