Julia Wiens
Project & Procurement Specialist
St. Catharines
Summary
Procurement professional with experience in sourcing indirect and direct materials. Proficient in Oracle ERP, skilled in managing supplier relationships and conducting cost analyses. Successfully implemented cost-saving strategies to enhance operational efficiency. Collaborative and results-oriented, with a focus on aligning procurement processes with organizational goals. Ready to contribute to a dynamic team.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
2020
2020
years of post-secondary education
6
6
Certifications
2
2
Languages
Work History
Procurement Category Specialist
NVA Canada
12.2024 - Current
- Manage indirect and direct procurement categories, aligning sourcing strategies with business goals - primary categories include CapEx Equipment and Pet Nutrition
- Oversee Oracle ERP administration including purchase requisitions, PO creation, vendor management, and system optimization
- Cultivate and maintain strong supplier relationships to enhance service delivery, negotiate favorable terms, and drive performance
- Conduct detailed rebate analysis to optimize cost recovery and support strategic financial planning
- Perform category spend analysis, identify savings opportunities, and implement cost-reduction initiatives
- Collaborate cross-functionally with stakeholders to ensure procurement processes support broader operational objectives
- Ensure compliance with procurement policies and ethical sourcing practices while promoting continuous improvement
Procurement Coordinator / Buyer
Andrew Peller Limited
09.2023 - Current
- Negotiated favorable supplier contracts and reduced PPV by 24% for winemaking ingredients
- Consolidated supplier base from 8+ to 2 nationally and led sugar RFQ yielding $15,000/month in cost avoidance
- Built 20+ training documents and optimized Oracle ERP procurement module
- Developed strategic supplier relationships and mentored junior team members
- Led cross-functional purchasing initiatives and implemented automation to reduce errors and increase productivity
Procurement Coordinator
Walker Industries
04.2021 - 09.2023
- Managed procurement reporting, safety equipment programs, and internal communication tools
- Created safety newsletters and supported rollout of company-wide SMS safety initiative
Health & Safety Administrator
Walker Industries
08.2019 - 04.2021
- Assisted in data entry and generation of reports.
- Administered the prescription safety glass and safety boot voucher programs.
- Created the new safety talk materials for the 2020 SMS rollout.
- Created and distributed safety newsletters and bulletins.
- Recorded, distributed and transcribed meeting minute notes and agendas.
Education
Graduate Certificate - Human Resources Management
Niagara College
Niagara-on-the-Lake, ONBachelor's of Applied Health Sciences - Psychology
Brock University
St. Catharines, ONSkills
- Vendor Sourcing
- Strategic Sourcing
- Supplier Relationship Management
- Oracle ERP Administration
- Order Placement
- Rebate Analysis
Certification
SCMP/CSCL (Candidate), National Institute of Supply Chain Leaders, Enrolled, 11/01/22
Timeline
Procurement Category Specialist
NVA Canada
12.2024 - Current
Procurement Coordinator / Buyer
Andrew Peller Limited
09.2023 - Current
Procurement Coordinator
Walker Industries
04.2021 - 09.2023
Health & Safety Administrator
Walker Industries
08.2019 - 04.2021
Bachelor's of Applied Health Sciences - Psychology
Brock University
Graduate Certificate - Human Resources Management
Niagara College
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