Paul Mackisoc

• Managed $18M+ annual spend across 14,000+ transactions and implemented a preferred supplier program.
• Developed and rolled out organization-wide procurement policies, processes, and training.
• Reduced costs through strategic sourcing and contract negotiation.
• Oversaw contract lifecycle: drafting, negotiation, renewals, and dispute resolution.
• Partnered with finance on budgeting, forecasting, and cost optimization.
• Led vendor sourcing to ensure quality, value, and risk mitigation.
• Championed continuous improvement and change management initiatives.
• Built a collaborative team culture to meet organizational procurement goals.

Procurement Team Lead 2019-2023

• Managed procurement operations for capital projects for all BC.
• Led RFP/RFQ/RFI processes across multiple business units.
• Developed vendor metrics and compliance tracking systems.
• Trained as ERP (Peoplesoft) super user; led system optimizations and process improvements.

• Managed RFI/RFQ/RFP processes via BC Bid for multiple university departments.
• Sourced scientific equipment and services; collaborated with PhD researchers.
• Created and led a CRM team; ensured policy alignment and stakeholder satisfaction.
• Developed Re-Use-It program to sell and distribute various university assets.