SARA PARRILL
Fredericton,NB
Summary
Demonstrates strong analytical, communication, and teamwork skills, with proven ability to quickly adapt to new environments. Eager to contribute to team success and further develop professional skills. Brings positive attitude and commitment to continuous learning and growth.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Strategic Contract Specialist
Irving Oil Limited
01.2025 - Current
- Responsible for a portfolio of 10-20MM construction Agreements integral to day to day refinery operations and major annual turnaround events.
- Leading the management and implementation of complex sourcing activities using the strategic sourcing process methodology; while stewarding multi-year category sourcing initiatives.
- Managing RFx initiatives, proposal evaluations, negotiation strategies, contract negotiations, execution, and maintenance.
- Liaising with external and internal stakeholders and their requirements and engage appropriately in activities.
- Management of contracts and supplier relationships, including the development and implementation of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to drive continuous improvement and increased value.
Supply Chain and Logistics Manager
Ascot Resources Ltd
09.2023 - 08.2024
- Safely developed, coordinated, and directed all supply chain and logistical efforts in a remote mining setting.
- Led a fully functional supply chain team including support entities for procurement, warehousing, inventory, contracting, travel coordination and camp management.
- Developed, prepared and amended contracts as required, negotiating deliverables while ensuring contract performance and ongoing administration.
- Developed and operated a warehousing strategy including the physical setup and team expansion.
- Configured the ERP system to align with a procure to pay model including mitigation of compliance risks and adherence to Company approval matrix.
- Directed travel and accommodation program for all employees to and from mine (FIFO).
- Led and supported strategic community relations with local communities and regions, private stakeholders, including engagement and execution of Nisga’a Impact Benefits Agreement and business development procurement plan requirements.
Operations Supply Chain Manager
Sepro Mineral Systems
02.2020 - 08.2023
- Safely maintained functional oversight over all operational entities and employees in Crushing and Screening division.
- Monitored, measured and reported directly to the President on operational matters including safety, development, process roll out and progress.
- Promoted and solidified unity and operational flow between local and remote support departments.
- Developed then managed policy and procedure requirements around key SOPs for procurement, inventory, logistics and shipping.
- Fostered unity and cohesiveness to prevent competing agendas across engineering, production, operations and all relevant support functions.
Supply Chain Superintendent
St.Barbara Limited
09.2017 - 10.2020
- Developed and motivated a team of 14 employees in line with growing and evolving business needs from initial start up to Company acquisition.
- Matured and maintained functional oversight of all program areas of supply chain including procurement, logistics, warehousing and inventory to support commissioning and commercial production declaration.
- Developed, tested, implemented and rolled out all ERP related system modules including procurement workflow, inventory management, authority matrix and all related reporting parameters.
- Guided procurement team through contract process for local projects and coached business through roll out of contract policy, strategy and scope development.
- Responsible for development and maintenance of all departmental policy and procedure requirements.
- Interfaced with all departmental head representatives to ensure Company requirements were reflective of team goals and progress.
Port And Logistics Buyer
Baffinland Iron Mines
06.2015 - 03.2017
- Sourced all goods required for remote site operation.
- Prioritized with operations and maintenance to ensure alignment given significant logistical constraints and location of Mine.
- Responsible for procurement of goods in line with annual sea lift and periodic air freight to isolated site location.
- Maintained extensive Vendor knowledge base Canada wide - namely in Ontario/Quebec region - for goods and services relating to mining industry.
Senior Contract Consultant
ConocoPhillips Canada
06.2013 - 11.2014
- Exclusive management of $140MM Commissioning and Start Up Contract during a year long term.
- Maintained authority limit of $1MM for dispatch of purchase orders and signing of negotiated contracts.
- Represented Oil Sands Capital Projects Supply Chain Management Team through request for proposal process, ensuring fair and process driven approach when selecting successful candidate.
- Initiated request for proposal process including pre-qualification, evaluation, short list, award, contract negotiation and administration of executed contract.
- Maintained strong relationship with Business Unit to develop thorough scope and cost estimate for various capital projects.
- Led core evaluation team through evaluation and clarification of RFP submissions.
- Developed RFP and Governance Framework in order to manage and administer Contract and derive best monetary value.
Senior Procurement Specialist/Inventory Analyst
University of Calgary
03.2009 - 05.2013
- Prepared and developed public bid documents and obtained competitive proposals on commodities in compliance with departmental requirements.
- Key player in start up, development and execution of University of Calgary’s MRO Stores Inventory Program.
- Created process flow mapping for all key roles of Inventory Program.
- Played primary role in creation of PeopleSoft Inventory Management Module bolt-on, to be used as management tool for Inventory Program.
- Solely responsible for creation and execution of reporting parameters within Inventory Module.
- Developed detailed reporting guides to support client’s operational decisions.
Project Administrator/Inventory Controller
Rio Tinto
07.2005 - 01.2007
- Created, managed and integrated material control processes.
- Led $30M inventory count across five different warehouses.
- Utilized SAP MRP Module for data maintenance and material requisitions for major projects division.
- Prepared bid packages upcoming tenders on major engineering projects.
- Created and managed project job files and material tracking.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Criminology
Saint Thomas University
Fredericton, NB06.2003
Skills
- Proven track record troubleshooting improvement areas and rolling out process improvement initiatives in both start up and fully operational scenarios
- Demonstrated success in repeated development of robust supply chain departments and processes
- Recorded achievement in ERP system implementation including development, testing and roll out of procurement, inventory, stock management and work flow
- Extensive knowledge in contract negotiation process as evidenced in execution of various program roll outs
Certification
- LMI Canada Effective Leadership Development
- Lean Agile Green Belt certified.
- Forklift Certification
- Level III Microsoft Excel Certification
- TDG
- WHMIS
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Senior Strategic Contract Specialist
Irving Oil Limited
01.2025 - Current
Supply Chain and Logistics Manager
Ascot Resources Ltd
09.2023 - 08.2024
Operations Supply Chain Manager
Sepro Mineral Systems
02.2020 - 08.2023
Supply Chain Superintendent
St.Barbara Limited
09.2017 - 10.2020
Port And Logistics Buyer
Baffinland Iron Mines
06.2015 - 03.2017
Senior Contract Consultant
ConocoPhillips Canada
06.2013 - 11.2014
Senior Procurement Specialist/Inventory Analyst
University of Calgary
03.2009 - 05.2013
Project Administrator/Inventory Controller
Rio Tinto
07.2005 - 01.2007
Bachelor of Arts - Criminology
Saint Thomas University
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