Patrick Chabot
Montreal,QC
Summary
Energetic Associate Director focused on supporting and enhancing operations with decisive leadership style and strategic approach to decision-making. Knowledgeable about industry business practices.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Associate Director Procurement
Charles River Labs
Senneville, Quebec
01.2023 - Current
- Conducted regular meetings with staff members to review progress on goals and objectives.
- Created effective communication channels between different departments in order to facilitate collaboration.
- Analyzed data collected from various sources in order to identify trends or areas requiring further investigation or action.
- Implemented innovative solutions for difficult problems encountered by the department.
- Led and drove collaboration with internal teams and partners to meet expected timelines, budget and quality standards.
- Maintained positive relationships with vendors and external partners to support business resilience efforts.
- Led and mentor the procurement team
- Managed inventory and resources to ensure availability and cost-effectiveness.
- Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
- Executed various tasks across multiple locations.
Senior Procurement Manager
Charles River Labs
Senneville, QC
08.2019 - 01.2023
- Managed procurement team and oversaw shipping, receiving, and stock room department for 3 sites across Canada.
- Support Global category procurement strategies.
- Collaborated with Accounts Payable and vendors to address invoice discrepancies and ensure timely payment.
- Enhanced efficiency in procurement processes and inventory management through strategic recommendations.
- Managed the recruitment process for procurement staff, including interviewing candidates and providing training on relevant topics.
- Identified areas of cost savings through more efficient sourcing methods and improved negotiation techniques.
- Negotiated contracts with suppliers to optimize pricing, quality standards, and delivery schedules.
- Implemented stock optimization strategies and minimized product loss.
- Developed comprehensive strategic plans for procuring goods and services over short-term and long-term timeframes.
Procurement Manager
Charles River Labs
Senneville, QC
08.2018 - 08.2019
- Oversaw all aspects of the procurement team and maintained responsibility for the shipping, receiving, and stock room departments.
- Managed inventory levels to ensure availability of materials for production.
- Investigated discrepancies between purchase orders and invoices received from vendors.
- Analyzed purchasing trends and identified opportunities for consolidating orders and leveraging volume discounts.
- Engaged in collaborative efforts with relevant parties to ascertain essential business needs and requirements.
- Built long-term relationships with company vendors and suppliers to secure optimal prices.
- Conduct regular quarterly business performance reviews with strategic Supply Partners
Consultant
Ayming Canada
Montreal, QC
03.2018 - 08.2018
- Managed multiple projects simultaneously ensuring timely completion within budget constraints.
- Collaborated with clients to develop action plans to address specific challenges and objectives.
- Provided advice on operational processes, business development initiatives, organizational changes and other areas of improvement.
- Analyzed key performance indicators to identify effective strategies.
Team Leader
Pharmascience Inc
Montreal, QC
05.2016 - 03.2018
- Organized and conducted supplier visits, negotiations, and contract reviews.
- Ensured compliance with company policies regarding procurement processes.
- Supervised and managed a team of indirect buyers.
- Collaborated with internal stakeholders to understand business needs and develop appropriate sourcing strategies.
- Identified cost savings opportunities through effective negotiation techniques.
- Drafted Request For Proposals to solicit bids from potential vendors.
- Managed vendor relationships by providing feedback on performance levels.
- Negotiated and finalized vendor contracts in order to optimize pricing structures and delivery schedules.
Senior Strategic Buyer
Pharmascience Inc.
Montreal, QC
03.2013 - 04.2016
- Assisted in developing long-term strategies for sourcing materials at optimal costs.
- Researched new products and services that could be beneficial to the company's purchasing requirements.
- Negotiated pricing contracts with vendors for maximum cost savings while ensuring quality standards were met.
- Identified alternative sources of supply when necessary due to availability or pricing issues.
- Implemented policies and procedures related to purchasing operations in order to ensure compliance with corporate objectives.
- Negotiated with selected suppliers to obtain lowest unit cost.
- Resolved discrepancies in invoices and deliveries, ensuring accuracy in billing and inventory.
- Coordinated with legal department to ensure contracts met all regulatory and compliance requirements.
- Participated in continuous improvement initiatives to streamline purchasing processes and reduce costs.
Senior Purchasing Agent
Novartis
Montreal, QC
05.2011 - 09.2011
- Responsible for negotiating purchasing agreement.
- Developed and executed strategic initiatives to optimize costs and enhance productivity.
- Contributed to the revision and implementation of procurement policies and procedures.
Purchasing Manager
Cantrex Group
Montreal, QC
11.2010 - 05.2011
- Secured beneficial business agreements with vendors.
- Oversaw the creation and upkeep of product lists and retail price grids.
- Demonstrated strong involvement in member Conventions through active participation in planning and delivering presentations.
- Managed and executed promotional programs in line with the marketing strategy.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors to secure the best possible prices for goods and services.
- Analyzed market trends to determine appropriate purchasing strategies.
- Selected and negotiated contracts with supply vendors to obtain top-notch pricing on materials and items.
Corporate Purchasing Agent
Abbott Laboratories
Montreal, QC
11.2009 - 11.2010
- Performed regular price comparisons between different suppliers for similar items.
- Reviewed invoices for accuracy prior to processing payments.
- Negotiated pricing with vendors to obtain the best prices for goods or services.
- Identified opportunities for improvement in existing processes related to purchasing activities.
- Collaborated with other departments to ensure materials were purchased in a timely manner.
- Collaborated with other departments to assess company purchasing needs.
- Conducted cost analyses to identify opportunities for savings.
- Implemented purchasing strategies to cut costs and improve efficiency.
- Negotiated contracts with suppliers to secure advantageous terms.
Strategic Business Development Manager
Future Electronics
Montreal, QC
04.2007 - 09.2009
- Developed pricing models based on analysis of cost structures, competitor prices, customer demand and market conditions.
- Created and managed relationships with key internal stakeholders, customers, vendors and partners.
- Developed and executed strategic business plans to increase market share and profitability.
- Maintained open and ongoing communication with clients to meet needs and expectations.
- Developed short-term and long-term vision and strategy to achieve targeted sales objectives.
- Identified and pursued upselling and cross-selling opportunities within the existing client base.
- Developed and executed strategic business plans to achieve revenue and growth targets.
Asset Manager
Future Electronics
Montreal, QC
05.2006 - 04.2007
- Managed the procurement of components and resources for both new and established products.
- Serve as the primary liaison between suppliers, internal teams, and external customers to successfully resolve issues related to assigned materials.
- Trained new and existing buyers
- Developed effective inventory programs in partnership with vendors.
- Conducted market research to predict price fluctuations, resulting in effective action plan proposals.
Purchasing Agent
Roche Diagnostics
Laval, Quebec
04.2004 - 05.2006
- Negotiated pricing with vendors to obtain the best prices for goods or services.
- Conducted market research on new products or services available from potential suppliers.
- Performed regular price comparisons between different suppliers for similar items.
- Identified opportunities for improvement in existing processes related to purchasing activities.
- Collaborated with other departments to assess company purchasing needs.
- Negotiated contracts with suppliers to secure advantageous terms.
- Prepared purchase orders, solicited bid proposals and reviewed requisitions for goods and services.
Asset Manager
Future Electronics
Montreal, QC
01.1999 - 04.2004
- Managed the procurement of components and resources for both new and established products.
- Serve as the primary liaison between suppliers, internal teams, and external customers to successfully resolve issues related to assigned materials.
- Trained new and existing buyers
- Developed effective inventory programs in partnership with vendors.
- Conducted market research to predict price fluctuations, resulting in effective action plan proposals.
Buyer
BMR - Chevrons Rivard
Granby, Quebec
06.1994 - 12.1998
- Drafted requests for quotes from vendors for comparison shopping purposes.
- Analyzed market trends and competitor data to identify opportunities for cost savings.
- Participated in negotiations with vendors concerning prices, delivery schedules.
- Developed relationships with vendors to secure better prices and payment terms.
- Resolved any discrepancies between purchase orders and actual receipts of goods or services.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Bishop’s University
Sherbrooke, QC06-1994
Skills
- Strategic leadership
- Critical Thinking
- Team management
- Corporate Communications
- Relationship Building
- Analytical
- Contract Negotiation
- Cost Reduction
- Continuous Improvement
- Coaching and Mentoring
- Hiring and Training
- Performance Evaluations
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
French
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Associate Director Procurement
Charles River Labs
01.2023 - Current
Senior Procurement Manager
Charles River Labs
08.2019 - 01.2023
Procurement Manager
Charles River Labs
08.2018 - 08.2019
Consultant
Ayming Canada
03.2018 - 08.2018
Team Leader
Pharmascience Inc
05.2016 - 03.2018
Senior Strategic Buyer
Pharmascience Inc.
03.2013 - 04.2016
Senior Purchasing Agent
Novartis
05.2011 - 09.2011
Purchasing Manager
Cantrex Group
11.2010 - 05.2011
Corporate Purchasing Agent
Abbott Laboratories
11.2009 - 11.2010
Strategic Business Development Manager
Future Electronics
04.2007 - 09.2009
Asset Manager
Future Electronics
05.2006 - 04.2007
Purchasing Agent
Roche Diagnostics
04.2004 - 05.2006
Asset Manager
Future Electronics
01.1999 - 04.2004
Buyer
BMR - Chevrons Rivard
06.1994 - 12.1998
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Bishop’s University
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