Marsha Lindo
Edmonton,Canada
Summary
With over 15 years of experience, a result-driven purchasing professional dedicated to actualizing high-quality and cost-effective procurement solutions. Expertise lies in leading projects, directing logistics, and managing inventory needs. Committed to maintaining schedules and budgets while continuously enhancing operational performance.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director of Purchasing
K-Bro Linen Systems Inc
09.2022 - Current
- Develop and implement procurement strategies to optimize cost savings and operational efficiency for K-Bro Linen Systems Inc
- Identify and evaluate potential vendors and suppliers based on quality, price, and reliability
- Negotiate contracts and agreements with vendors to secure favorable terms and conditions
- Oversee the procurement process, including requisition, sourcing, purchasing, and delivery
- Monitor supplier performance and resolve any issues or disputes that may arise
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders to understand their procurement needs and requirements
- Stay abreast of market trends, economic factors, and regulatory changes that may impact procurement
Global Procurement & Logistics Specialist
Intmpe Consulting Inc.
11.2018 - 06.2022
- Develop and nurture strategic external business relationship
- Strategically source new vendors and manage existing vendor relationship for all materials, services and equipment
- Coordinated and managed the Logistics of goods to clients in the Caricom, USA and Latin American Markets
Procurement Specialist
National Irrigation Commission Limited
06.2017 - 12.2017
- Managed a budget of $150M-$200M JMD annually
- Identified, developed and executed key warehouse operations initiatives focused on efficiencies, cost savings and customer service
- Assisted in locating contract manufacturers, negotiate and analyze cost, work with domestic and international vendor to provide overall order fulfillment
- Negotiated contracts and sign off on purchased products, analyze delivery schedules and other terms and conditions for all company requirements
- Maintained knowledge of all Organizational and Governmental rules affecting purchases and provide information about these rules to staff members and to vendors
Procurement Manager
Agro Investment Corporation
05.2015 - 04.2017
- Create and manage all project related sourcing documents
- Developed and implemented purchasing and contact management instructions, policies and procedures
- Maintained records of goods ordered and received
- Reviewed, evaluated, and approved specifications for issuing and awarding bids
Procurement Specialist / Manager
Office of the Prime Minister
11.2014 - 04.2015
- Prepared and processed requisitions and purchase orders for supplies and equipment
- Prepared and submitted activity/performance report and other special procurement reports
- Developed and implemented procurement processes and procedures to maintain economy and efficiency in operations and undertakes revision as necessary
- Prepared and maintained an annual Procurement Plan for the procurement of goods, works and services
- Reviewed, evaluated, and approved specifications for issuing and awarding bids
Procurement Specialist
National Irrigation Commission Limited
06.2012 - 09.2014
- Managed a budget of $150M-$200M JMD annually
- Prepared purchase order and send copies to suppliers and to departments originating requests
- Assisted in locating contract manufacturers, negotiate and analyze cost, work with domestic and international vendor to provide overall order fulfillment
- Negotiated contracts and sign off on purchased products, analyze delivery schedules and other terms and conditions for all company requirements
- Maintained knowledge of all Organizational and Governmental rules affecting purchases and provide information about these rules to staff members and to vendors
Procurement and Logistics Officer
Isratech Jamaica Limited
03.2008 - 04.2012
- Expertly supported and managed day –to-day purchasing operations
- Prepared, maintained, and reviewed purchasing files, reports and price list
- Tracked the status of requisitions, contracts and orders
- Processed shipment when they arrive to ensure that orders have been filled correctly and ensure goods meet specifications
Education
Graduate Certificate (Honours) - Supply Chain Management- Global Logistics
Seneca College
08.2018
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration, Major Finance
Northern Caribbean University
12.2011
Skills
- Global and Strategic Sourcing
- International Logistics
- Supply Chain Management
- Project Management
- Contract Negotiation
- Inventory Management
- Accounts Management
- Budgeting
- Supplier Relationship Management
- Supply Chain Optimization
Certification
- Advanced Competence in Public Procurement Certification, 2017, University Council of Jamaica (UCJ)
- Capacity Building Workshop – Public Procurement Planning, 2013, Government of Jamaica Procurement Policies and Procedures
- Government of Jamaica Procurement Policies and Procedures, 2012
Timeline
Director of Purchasing
K-Bro Linen Systems Inc
09.2022 - Current
Global Procurement & Logistics Specialist
Intmpe Consulting Inc.
11.2018 - 06.2022
Procurement Specialist
National Irrigation Commission Limited
06.2017 - 12.2017
Procurement Manager
Agro Investment Corporation
05.2015 - 04.2017
Procurement Specialist / Manager
Office of the Prime Minister
11.2014 - 04.2015
Procurement Specialist
National Irrigation Commission Limited
06.2012 - 09.2014
Procurement and Logistics Officer
Isratech Jamaica Limited
03.2008 - 04.2012
- Advanced Competence in Public Procurement Certification, 2017, University Council of Jamaica (UCJ)
- Capacity Building Workshop – Public Procurement Planning, 2013, Government of Jamaica Procurement Policies and Procedures
- Government of Jamaica Procurement Policies and Procedures, 2012
Graduate Certificate (Honours) - Supply Chain Management- Global Logistics
Seneca College
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration, Major Finance
Northern Caribbean University
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