Steve Bowen
Vancouver
Summary
An experienced professional in consulting, procurement, purchasing and supply chain, specializing in category management, end-to-end P2P processes within ERP systems. Recognized for having a proven track record of exceeding KPIs in high-pressure environments and identifying efficiencies and savings opportunities. Broad experience in various industry sectors including software-as-a-solution, pulp and paper manufacturing, and digital agriculture.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Business Consultant
TELUS Agriculture & Consumer Goods, Inc.
04.2024 - Current
- Worked to consolidate 12 global organizations to adopt internal processes, resulting in improved performance.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless execution of complex projects while meeting all stakeholders'' expectations.
- Guided clients through change management processes, minimizing disruptions to business operations.
- Designed and implemented training programs for staff, boosting their skills and performance.
- Optimized supply chain operations, resulting in improved SOX Compliance processes.
Sr. Procurement Specialist
TELUS Agriculture & Consumer Goods
01.2021 - Current
- Established an S4 Hana SAP material movements analysis in a global environment and identified efficiencies in the receiving process resulting in operational savings
- Built a drop-ship process in S4 Hana for efficient internet of things (IOT) device sale to customers
- Created the supplier Onboarding and account creation processes for suppliers in Canada, US, Australia and the United Kingdom including different payment, currency and tax considerations
- Established a comprehensive contract lifecycle management repository using Salesforce, including custom contract expiry email notifications to stakeholders which reduced contract administrative workload by 50% and supported timely contract renewals
- Developed an internal SOX-compliant global credit card process to have consolidated Travel & Expense Concur programs with multi-bank global systems and credit card feeds
- Cancelled former card programs resulting in savings of over $50K/yr to the company in credit card subscription fees
- Administered TELUS’ P card/purchasing card program with over $600K/annum non-PO software spend flowing through the card – ensuring volume based deals were being captured and98% up time for software procured via P card (no lapsed payments)
- Led the global "Telus Days of Giving" for the global Finance team, organizing charitable donations to St. Francis Society Animal Rescue and Achilles International Society.
Procurement Specialist
Howe Sound Pulp and Paper Corporation
01.2017 - 01.2021
- Managed OPEX/CAPEX Purchase Orders within SAP in a fast-paced production environment, consistently meeting team KPIs, organized helicopter and plane expedites to reduce down-time
- Streamlined supplier operations by consolidating over200 suppliers through the implementation of Third-Party Logistics (3PLs) and the establishment of preferred supplier relationships, resulting in substantial volumetric discounts
- Implemented circular procurement strategies by partnering with a local brewery to repurpose their process waste, enhancing HSPP’s operational efficiency and sustainability
- Negotiated complimentary freight services, resulting in significant operational cost savings
Supply Chain Specialist
Howe Sound Pulp and Paper Corporation
01.2006 - 01.2017
- Collaborated closely with Production Planners to meet stringent inventory deadlines within a Work Order MRP-based system
- Utilized cycle counts and collaborated with stakeholders to maintain operational inventory accuracy at98%
- Utilized historical data and Work Order matrices to forecast inventory needs accurately, ensuring optimal stock levels
- Implemented strategic adjustments to reorder points within the system for improved inventory management efficiency
Education
Public Sector Procurement Certificate - Public Sector Procurement
National Education Consulting Inc.
Supply Management Trained Diploma - Supply Chain
Supply Chain Management Association of BC
Sustainability, Responsibility and Ethics Certificate - Sustainability Studies
University of Manchester
Graduate Certificate -
Montcalm Secondary School
Skills
- ERP/MRP/WMS/CLM: SAP S4 Hana, SAP ECC R3, Salesforce, Ariba
- Enterprise systems: Google Suite, Microsoft Suite, Adobe Pro, Miro
- Banking and treasury: LexisNexis, BMO and HSBC global portals, Dunn & Bradstreet
- AI: ChatGPT
- Other software: Concur (Admin on 3 instances), Vizio, PandaDocs, DocuSign
- Staff mentoring
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Business Consultant
TELUS Agriculture & Consumer Goods, Inc.
04.2024 - Current
Sr. Procurement Specialist
TELUS Agriculture & Consumer Goods
01.2021 - Current
Procurement Specialist
Howe Sound Pulp and Paper Corporation
01.2017 - 01.2021
Supply Chain Specialist
Howe Sound Pulp and Paper Corporation
01.2006 - 01.2017
Public Sector Procurement Certificate - Public Sector Procurement
National Education Consulting Inc.
Supply Management Trained Diploma - Supply Chain
Supply Chain Management Association of BC
Sustainability, Responsibility and Ethics Certificate - Sustainability Studies
University of Manchester
Graduate Certificate -
Montcalm Secondary School
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