JENN CRANE
BELLEVILLE,ON
Summary
Experienced Purchasing Specialist with over 20 years of procurement expertise in the Federal Government. Exceptional organizational skills and goal-oriented mindset, thriving in fast-paced environments where attention to detail is crucial. Persistence and perseverance drive achievement of objectives effectively. Maintained confidentiality throughout career with secret security clearance. Proven track record in sourcing and supplier management, utilizing strong analytical abilities and effective negotiation skills to drive cost-efficiency and quality improvements. Highly reliable team player, prioritizing collaboration and adaptability to meet changing demands.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Procurement Specialist
Royal Canadian Air Force Aerospace Warfare Centre
10.2017 - Current
- Monitored Military contracts including contractor's progress and performance to ensure goods and services conformed to contract requirements
- Verified that transactions complied with Canadian Government financial policies and procedures
- Authorized payments consistent with contract terms
- Identified potential problems and resolved concerns in a timely manner
- Evaluated prospective suppliers to ensure customer's needs were met
- Cultivated strong relationships with vendors to maintain and improve levels of customer service
- Maintained ongoing communication with suppliers to promote workflow and respond to inquiries.
Parts Person
Lockhart's Odyssey
07.2016 - 06.2017
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
Traffic/Logistics Coordinator
Lower Lakes Towing Ltd
01.2016 - 06.2016
- Tracked orders and notified customers of status or potential delays.
- Adapted quickly to unexpected disruptions in the supply chain, developing contingency plans to minimize negative impacts on business operations.
- Ensured compliance with industry regulations, reducing the risk of fines or penalties.
- Established an effective communication system between departments involved in logistics coordination ensuring seamless information flow.
Materials Manager/Purchaser/Financial Management
DND
04.2000 - 01.2014
- Prepared and processed invoices/reconciled credit card and purchase orders using DRMIS program
- Maintained general ledger, printed and distributed monthly financial reports
- Completed payroll functions to ensure staff were paid accurately and timely manner
- Monitored budget allocations, expenditures, fund balances and related financial activities for ensuring that allocations were accurate, and expenses were within budget limits ($2.5MM)
- Assisted with shipping and receiving, unloading trucks and checking in merchandise: performed inventory counts and quarterly reports
- Shipping/returning of parts to vendors
- Prepared orders by processing requests and supply orders; pulling materials, packing for overseas shipping
- Oversaw receipt and dispersal of materials entering or leaving warehouses, assisted warehouse workers with this task when required
Education
Some College (No Degree) - PROCUREMENT AUTHORITY, SUPPLY CONTROLLER, PAYMENT CARD TRAINING, PROCUREMENT CONTRACTING, PROCUREMENT BASICS FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES, INTRODUCTION TO RISK MANAGEMENT, DELEGATION OF AUTHORITIES FOR LABOUR RELATIONS, GREEN PROCUREMENT, CONTRACTING DIRECT WITH TRADE, EXPENDITURE MANAGEMENT, INTRO TO RISK MANAGEMENT, INDIGENOUS CONSIDERATIONS IN PROCUREMENT, COMPUTERIZED OFFICE ADMININSTRATION CERTIFICATE
CANADA SCHOOL OF PUBLIC SERVICE, DEFENCE LEARNING NETWORK (DLN, AND THE GCPEDIA WEBSITE, CDI COLLEGE OF BUSINESS AND TECHNOLOGY
OnlineSkills
- Microsoft Office 360
- Microsoft Teams
- Zoom
- SAP ECC 60
- DRMIS
- Adobe Acrobat
- Financial knowledge
- Budget management
- Interpersonal skills
- Customer service skills
- Effective Communication
- Purchasing Processes
Volunteer Experience
- Entertainment representative for unit, Responsible for event planning and organizing which includes booking venues, coordinating and negotiating catering costs.
- Previous Canteen Manager, Responsible for stocking the canteen, ensuring the float maintained and the cash recorded accurately to be given to treasurer for the bank deposits.
- Remembrance Day Speaker, Speaker at schools.
- Part of the parent/teacher association, George Vanier Catholic School
Languages
English
Full Professional
Software
Office 365
Timeline
Procurement Specialist
Royal Canadian Air Force Aerospace Warfare Centre
10.2017 - Current
Parts Person
Lockhart's Odyssey
07.2016 - 06.2017
Traffic/Logistics Coordinator
Lower Lakes Towing Ltd
01.2016 - 06.2016
Materials Manager/Purchaser/Financial Management
DND
04.2000 - 01.2014
Some College (No Degree) - PROCUREMENT AUTHORITY, SUPPLY CONTROLLER, PAYMENT CARD TRAINING, PROCUREMENT CONTRACTING, PROCUREMENT BASICS FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES, INTRODUCTION TO RISK MANAGEMENT, DELEGATION OF AUTHORITIES FOR LABOUR RELATIONS, GREEN PROCUREMENT, CONTRACTING DIRECT WITH TRADE, EXPENDITURE MANAGEMENT, INTRO TO RISK MANAGEMENT, INDIGENOUS CONSIDERATIONS IN PROCUREMENT, COMPUTERIZED OFFICE ADMININSTRATION CERTIFICATE
CANADA SCHOOL OF PUBLIC SERVICE, DEFENCE LEARNING NETWORK (DLN, AND THE GCPEDIA WEBSITE, CDI COLLEGE OF BUSINESS AND TECHNOLOGY
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