Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Languages
Member of the Knights of Columbus volunteer organization,
Timeline
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Mihalj (Mike) Sabo

Kitchener,Ontario

Summary

Accomplished Tooling Buyer and Tool Crib Supervisor at Linamar Performance Centre, adept in purchase order management and building strong supplier relationships. Achieved cost reductions through strategic sourcing and enhanced team proficiency with comprehensive training programs. Skilled in multi-tasking and materials sourcing, ensuring operational excellence and safety compliance.

Overview

31
31
years of professional experience

Work History

Tooling Buyer

Linamar Performance Centre
08.1993 - 07.2024
  • Built long-term supplier relationships with vendors to establish quality and competitive pricing.
  • Collaborated with internal departments to better understand needs and determine purchasing requirements.
  • Reduced procurement costs through strategic sourcing, competitive bidding, and effective negotiations.
  • Developed strong relationships with suppliers to secure favorable pricing terms and conditions for the company''s benefit.

Tool Crib Supervisor

Linamar Performance Centre
08.1993 - 07.2024
  • Collaborated with procurement team to optimize purchasing strategies, ensuring cost-effective acquisition of essential tools and equipment.
  • Conducted regular performance reviews among staff members to identify areas of improvement and provide constructive feedback.
  • Developed comprehensive training programs for new hires, improving their proficiency in tool crib operations and procedures.
  • Regularly updated digital documentation systems, ensuring accurate record-keeping of all transactions within the tool crib area.

Tool Pre-setter

Linamar Performance Centre
08.1993 - 07.2024
  • Moved, organized and prepared materials to accomplish jobs smoothly.
  • Maintained equipment in good working order by inspecting components and performing basic repairs.
  • Ensured adherence to safety protocols, maintaining a safe working environment for all staff members.
  • Kept work areas orderly and clean for maximum productivity.

Education

No Degree - Building Material Ceramist

Munkasegyetem
Yugoslavia
06.1980

Skills

  • Purchase Order Management
  • Multi-tasking strength
  • Relationship Building
  • Materials sourcing

Languages

English
Elementary

Member of the Knights of Columbus volunteer organization,

Knights of Columbus is a Fraternal organization. Helping financially local organizations, 

Food Bank

Cancer Society

House of Friendship

Make-A-wish foundation

Ray of Hope, and many other local (Waterloo region) Charity organization.




Timeline

Tooling Buyer

Linamar Performance Centre
08.1993 - 07.2024

Tool Crib Supervisor

Linamar Performance Centre
08.1993 - 07.2024

Tool Pre-setter

Linamar Performance Centre
08.1993 - 07.2024

No Degree - Building Material Ceramist

Munkasegyetem
Mihalj (Mike) Sabo