Richard W.
Materials Manager @Albarrie Canada Limited
Signup · Get unlimited contacts
WORK HISTORY
Materials Manager @Albarrie Canada Limited
ON, CA
Dedicated and results-driven Materials Manager with a proven track record of strategic procurement, supplier relationship management, and process optimization. Adept at leading cross-functional teams, implementing cost-effective solutions, and ensuring the seamless flow of materials to meet organizational objectives. Known for negotiating favorable contracts, implementing process improvements, and maintaining a keen awareness of market dynamics.Key Skills: Strategic Procurement Supplier Relationship Management Contract Negotiation Process Optimization Team Leadership Budget Management Cross-Functional Collaboration Commodity Management SOP Implementation KPI MonitoringResponsibilities: Plan, organize, direct, control, and evaluate all purchasing activities within the organization. Manage key supplier relationships, providing regular feedback and engaging in negotiations based on market analysis. Develop and implement purchasing policies and procedures while controlling the purchasing department budget. Identify and evaluate suppliers of materials, equipment, supplies, and services. Negotiate purchase contracts and participate in the development of specifications for equipment and products. Review and process claims against suppliers, ensuring fair and effective resolution. Lead the recruitment, hiring, and training of procurement staff.
EDUCATION
C.E.C High School, Truro, Nova Scotia
N.S.S.S.D, High School/Secondary Diplomas and Certificates
Georgian College
Law and Security Administration, internal theft and corporate loss prevention Major
Schulich School of Business - York University
Parts, Warehousing, and Inventory Management Operations
APICS
CPIM, Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management
ABOUT RICHARD W.
My love for being thrifty where it matters motivates me (I have my father, my grandfather and probably countless generations before to thank for that.) I’m passionate about finding the best fit for any given situation and this has been a driving factor in where I focus my professional energy. I love numbers in general, but even more so when they align with targets that I have set. Through my career I have enjoyed positions that let me explore analytics, inventory control and optimization, operations management, supply chain management, and most recently procurement and relationship management. These roles have helped me learn the following about myself: I enjoy creating lasting relationships based on trust and real connections - I love to sell an idea and dislike selling myself - It always works best when everyone wins - I’m good at seeing the bigger picture and how that aligns with the current transaction - I stay calm when faced with adversity My experience is an asset and I never stop learning - Understanding the whole picture expands my perspective, I like to get involved - I have great intuition but let numbers drive my decisions - Being down a similar path before does not always assure you of the direction in which you are headed, landscapes are always evolving I can align, lead, and grow results-oriented teams - Everyone who contributes is a stakeholder to some degree, we win together - Drawing on diversity and new perspectives leads to enhanced results - I tell good narratives that motivate and are relatable - I lead by example I enjoy meeting new people and hearing new ideas and perspectives. Feel free to reach out to me if you want to discuss supply chain optimization, finding the best deal anywhere, or anything to do with snowboarding or wakeboarding. Professional Skills Relationship Management | Procurement | Supply Chain Optimization | Team Development Strategic Planning | Customer Focused | ERP/WMS | Market and Pricing Analytics
This profile is compiled from publicly available professional sources. Unifers is not affiliated with or endorsed by LinkedIn. Request removal of this profile.