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Doug Sloss

Sault Ste. Marie,ON

Summary

Veteran purchasing professional with exceptional abilities in team leadership, tactical planning and project management. Top-notch strengths in work organization and complex problem solving as well as streamlining procurement operations while achieving cost savings and improving reporting procedures. Solid history of success in developing and maintaining best practices for effective high-volume fulfillment and supply chain management.

Overview

29
29
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Buyer/Logistics Specialist

Wesdome
02.2023 - Current
  • Developed and implemented innovative procurement and sourcing strategies.
  • Dispensed purchase orders to suppliers with accurate pricing, deadlines and terms and conditions.
  • Documented purchasing information in SAP to maintain detailed and accurate records.
  • Forecasted purchasing trends and improved merchandising strategies.
  • Oversaw procurement process including contract negotiations, ensuring proper risk mitigation strategies are applied and best total cost of ownership is achieved and maintained.
  • Handled high-volume paperwork and collaborated with administrators to resolve invoicing and shipping problems.
  • Implemented new policies and procedures for procurement and warehouse team to ensure accuracy and efficiency.
  • Developed and maintained relationships with key suppliers for smooth communication and to meet required expectations.
  • Managed supply chain process, from order placement to delivery, to facilitate on-time and accurate fulfillment for company's operations.
  • Determined lowest possible cost, factoring in quality, and reliability and negotiated favorable contracts.

Supply Chain Superintendent

Argonaut Gold
12.2021 - 02.2023
  • Developed appropriate supply chain strategy to maximize customer satisfaction at the lowest possible cost
  • Leading supply chain team in executing best practices and measuring performance through agreed upon Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
  • Planned, managed, and coordinated all activities related to the sourcing and procurement of necessary materials and supplies needed to meet the changing levels of product demand.
  • Worked with plant, warehouse, and logistics departments to determine and set up intercompany transfers.
  • Monitored and corrected inventory levels at outside warehouses and internally to ensure rotation and maximize working capital.
  • Prepared, negotiated and executed contracts covering a range of commissioning needs.
  • Managed service contracts for the maintenance of the main lodge, Komatsu equipment fleet, and light vehicles.
  • Built and maintained solid working relationships with suppliers.
  • Responsible for purchasing and administering 60 domestic company vehicles including all mine site equipment (ie. Haul trucks, excavators, and bulldozers).

Procurement/Warehouse Coordinator

Harte Gold
09.2019 - 12.2021
  • Facilitated vendor selection and negotiating agreements by utilizing templates, tools and processes.
  • Ensured compliance to purchasing agreements, policies, procedures, contract terms and conditions.
  • Proactively built, developed and maintained relationships with key stakeholders across the business.
  • Developed a robust network of regional suppliers for most commodities in order to minimize cost of procurement resulting in lower overall supply chain costs.
  • Negotiated terms and conditions favorable, considering quality, delivery and price.
  • Conducted price analysis on all vendor quotes and services to determine most desirable and cost effective suppliers resulting in savings.
  • Addressed internal supply problems head-on and developing creative solutions to prevent delays and missed targets.

Outside Sales Account Manager

Dixon Electric
01.2013 - 09.2019
  • Managed over 15 accounts worth over $3,000,000.
  • Delivered cost estimates on advertising plans and services to customers.
  • Participated in corporate sales training for productivity and accuracy.
  • Used strong negotiation and persuasion skills to sell advertising products and services.
  • Maintained spreadsheets to track bi-monthly billings, client proposals, contracts, sub-contracts and subcontractor licenses.
  • Exceeded department expectations for productivity and accuracy levels.
  • Quoted large projects based on drawing and specifications.

Purchasing Manager

S&T Group
01.1995 - 01.2012
  • Implemented policies to reduce cost and eliminate waste.
  • Facilitated efficient purchasing and resource availibility through monitoring and oversight of all company inventory.
  • Led department meetings to build team cohesiveness and coordinate projects.
  • Located and resourced vendors, established professional working relationships and negotiated contracts.
  • Improved warehousing and inventory management operations including optimal scheduling and organization of more than $2,000,000 worth of electrical, plumbing, HVAC, sheet metal and civil carpentry.
  • Formulated and implemented annual purchasing plans and contracts covering OEM, import, ingredients, materials and equipment.
  • Managed a team of 7 direct reports.
  • Managed and maintained a vehicle fleet of 40; purchased and serviced all heavy equipment.

Skills

  • Bid process management
  • Team leadership
  • Critical decision making skills
  • Strong supplier relations
  • Professional etiquette
  • Contract Negotiation
  • Project Management
  • Strategic Planning
  • Profit and loss understanding
  • Inventory management

Timeline

Senior Buyer/Logistics Specialist

Wesdome
02.2023 - Current

Supply Chain Superintendent

Argonaut Gold
12.2021 - 02.2023

Procurement/Warehouse Coordinator

Harte Gold
09.2019 - 12.2021

Outside Sales Account Manager

Dixon Electric
01.2013 - 09.2019

Purchasing Manager

S&T Group
01.1995 - 01.2012

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