Accomplished Sourcing Specialist with a track record of fifteen years in procurement, demonstrating expertise in sourcing goods and services across diverse commodities, including IT, indirect, and raw materials. Proven proficiency in creating and evaluating RFP/RFQ processes. Highly organized in executing procurement activities, consistently adhering to organizational procurement policies and international trade agreements.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications
2
2
Languages
Work History
Buyer
CANADA POST
05.2024 - Current
Applying my expertise in SAP Ariba to manage downstream contract setup, supplier onboarding, and invoice workflows
Supporting IT procurement initiatives by aligning sourcing strategies with operational and compliance requirements
Collaborating with cross-functional teams to evaluate suppliers, negotiate terms, and ensure contract performance
Building on my background in indirect procurement to navigate complex sourcing needs in the IT space
PROCUREMENT ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT OFFICER
Canada Post
02.2023 - 05.2024
Lead, support, and train buyers on contract workspace/contract term for their respective suppliers.
Ensure that all contracts are screened and set up for payment in our Ariba system so that invoices can be managed and paid efficiently.
Lead instructional sessions on the process of creating contract workspaces and terms in Ariba, including training new users/employees with Ariba upstream and downstream processes.
Work together with Procurement Officers to ensure suppliers are onboarded on the system.
Monitor and expedite the project of deliverable with respect to supplier onboarding for the overall contract allocation.
COURSE BOOK COORDINATOR
University of Western Ontario (Book Store)
01.2022 - 02.2023
Provided research and input into the financial sourcing aspects of contracts and calls for tender when information was not readily available.
Acted as a single point of contact for prospects when evaluating RFPs.
Oversaw the contract creation and negotiation process from start to finish.
Leveraged the organization’s buying power to optimize costs, access new suppliers, reduce lead times, and guarantee supply.
Compiled and sent out bid packages to potential vendors, analyzed returned packages, reviewed, and accurately summarized contract terms and analyzed and edit contracts.
PURCHASING and INVENTORY COORDINATOR
University of Western Ontario (Information Technology Services)
03.2020 - 12.2021
Built strong relationships with suppliers, fostering collaboration and teamwork, assisting in IT vendor management processes, and assessing/mitigating the risks of vendor relationships.
Identified and onboarded new suppliers and vendors based on quality, delivery reliability, and cost based on our needs.
Assessed requirements of an establishment and developed specifications for equipment, materials and supplies to be purchased.
Participated or led the preparation and/or review of documentation used to establish supplier quality requirements.
Worked with supervisors and team members to understand supply needs and bring levels within desired tolerances.
PROCUREMENT SPECIALIST
Elmira Pet Products
10.2018 - 03.2020
Worked closely with clients for short- and long-term requirements before going to market and also kept a close tab on the monthly spent for the contracts assigned under my portfolio.
Analyzed and monitored approved supplier performance based on contracted agreements and strategic objectives.
Applied well-developed communication, interpersonal and collaboration skills to build effective working relationships with new and existing vendors.
ASSOCIATE PURCHASING PROFESSIONAL
Cargill Value Added Protein-Canada
12.2015 - 03.2020
Prepared and issued purchase orders and change orders, ensuring appropriate approvals, and investigated discrepancies between contract, invoices, and purchase orders.
Maintained the vendor database and setup local vendors as needed. Used preferred suppliers as required by corporate office.
PURCHASING OFFICER
The Original Cakerie
03.2017 - 11.2017
Assessed trends and inventory usage to provide maximum product coverage for different time frames.
Negotiated favorable contracts and determined lowest possible cost, factoring in quality and reliability, by analyzing data.
Issued and managed RFQs, providing recommendations to the Manager of Procurement.
Identified shortfalls and concerns pertaining to the procurement policies, systems, processes, procedures, and documents.
Education
Diploma - Business Purchasing
Fanshawe College
London, ON, Canada
BBA - Economics
Universidad Santo Tomas
Bogota, Colombia
Skills
ERP Systems
Certification
Western CIM Professional (Candidate), Western University