Paul Katsabanis
Montréal
Summary
Dynamic Buyer with a proven track record at Self-Employed, excelling in supplier negotiation and inventory management. Leveraged market research to achieve cost reductions and enhance supplier relationships, ensuring optimal product availability. Known for strategic sourcing and effective communication, driving successful procurement outcomes while maintaining high-quality standards.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Buyer
Self -Employed
Montréal
04.2009 - Current
- Negotiated with selected suppliers to obtain lowest unit cost.
- Assessed supplier performance based on quality, cost, and delivery metrics, and addressed any issues.
- Monitored inventory levels to ensure availability of products for customers.
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with key suppliers to ensure reliable supply chains.
- Tracked product and supply inventories and reported findings to supervisors.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Political science and Minor in Business
Concordia University
Montreal06-2024
GED -
Marianopolis College
Montreal, QC06-2000
High School Diploma -
Bishops College School
Lennoxville, QC06-1998
Skills
- Policy analysis
- Data analysis
- Market research
- Supplier negotiation
- Inventory management
- Relationship building
- Problem solving
- Effective communication
- Pricing analysis
- Pricing
- Forecasting
- Procurement planning
- Inventory monitoring
- Purchasing expertise
- Cost analysis
- Resourcefulness
- Quality control analysis
- Quality assurance
- Customer service
- Negotiation
- Supplier relationship management
- Cost control
- Procurement procedures
- Supplier oversight
- Purchase order management
- Multi-tasking strength
- Strategic sourcing
- Strategizing
- Excellent communication
- Product promotion
Affiliations
- Personal wellness, weight lifter.
- Hockey player
- Golfer
Accomplishments
I coached Hockey for 3 to 4 years , also coached Football, Both for St-Laurent , Montreal Q.C. I love to coach and i love team building and winning as a team.
I played football in the University level for Concordia, and BCS .
I still play Hockey and won a few tournaments here n Quebec.
Certification
- Certified Coach.With hockey Canada
Languages
English
Professional
French
Professional
Spanish
Limited
Greek
Professional
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Buyer
Self -Employed
04.2009 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Political science and Minor in Business
Concordia University
GED -
Marianopolis College
High School Diploma -
Bishops College School
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