Ryan Hilts

( 778-***-**** ( ace2j1@r.postjobfree.com

PROFILE

I'm able to demonstrate 8 years experience and progressive advancement in

my career. I am energized by challenges, embrace change, and enjoy sharing

and absorbing the experiences and knowledge of others to assist in the

betterment of our organization. I have a demonstrated success record in:

. Cost Control, effective use of capital and management of assets.

. Sourcing, building supplier relationships, pricing analysis and

assisting in securing hard to close deals.

. Making recommendations for procurement strategies and tactics.

. Sharing knowledge with other departments, assisting them in developing

effective efficient processes and structures in relation to their

Operating budgets, Capex plans.

. Motivating staff to peak performance levels, providing effective

training to help in their career development.

CORE COMPETENCIES

( Supplier Relationship Management ( Vendor Risk Compliance

( Cost/Change Management

( Business Analysis ( Forecasting/Strategic

Planning ( CAPEX Control

( Budget Development/Management ( Cost Accounting

( Operational Risk Management ( Procedural

Efficiency

SOME RECENT CAREER ACHIEVEMENTS

. Assisted in development multi-national procurement division - Handling

the centralization of multi-disciplinary CAPEX/Operations spending

internationally.

. Development of regional business analysis & procurement procedure -

Assisted in the development and implementation of a centralized

regional procurement policy, procedures & department startup.

. Assisted in Development of Sustainability Program - Creation of a

sustainable procurement strategy focusing on environmental & social

impacts of operations.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Drack Holdings, Vancouver, BC

2013 - Present

Manager Global Procurement Operations & Special Projects

Serving to develop and direct our centralized operations within a privately

held holding company based in NY USA. Industries are various (Technology,

Medical, Plastics, Construction, Energy, and Food & Beverage). Along with

my day to day oversight responsibilities some of my additional priorities

are in the development of efficient procurement & operations processes,

effective use of Capex investment & asset management. As part of special

projects some of my ongoing priorities are in the development of

sustainable programs in our business operations which reflect our

commitment to driving a sustainable future economically, environmentally

and socially.

BE Group of Companies (BE Pressure Supply, Braber Heavy Equipment, North

American,

Asian Pacific Based

Operations), Vancouver, BC 2012 - 2013

Senior Purchaser

. Managing multi-discipline & multi-Company Capex

. Commodities tracking, forecasting & buying

. International Currency analysis, forecasting, and purchasing

. Procurement planning & management (North American, China Operations).

. Production planning, forecasting & store inventory management (North

American Operations)

. International Retail Inventory forecast Plan/Development & Management

(North American Operations)

. Organizing & conducting bid meetings, vendor/supplier negotiations,

pricing strategies, contracts

. Vendor risk compliance and management

. Logistical supply chain management freight and distribution involving

China, North America, Asia Pacific

GMCR, Van Houtte Coffee Canada, Western Pacific Region, Vancouver, BC

2009 - 2012

Senior Operations Analyst

Promoted to this newly created role which encompassed operations,

operational risk assessment/management, capital asset & acquisitions as

well as assisting with special projects.

. Developing & managing control of regional Capex

. Sustainable Buy Smart program

. Reviewing all requisitions & developing recommendations

. Developed procurement methods, efficient use of multi-disciplinary

budgets.

. Implemented a knowledge sharing process to provide guidance & advice

to multi-departmental staff members.

. Procurement training both formal and informal Regionally & National.

. Developed Risk Management process to mitigate various risks both

direct and indirect including ROI risk assessments.

Interiors Design & Construction, Victoria, BC

2004 - 2009

Project Manager, Residential & Mixed Development Division 2006 to 2009

. Promoted from Lead Estimator to Lead Project Manager of the Mixed

Development Project Division with market ranges of $3.5 - $6.1

million.

. Directed a staff of 15, including Designers, Engineers, Estimators,

Accountant Coordinators, and Site Supervisors.

. Assisted in the development of a Special Projects Department

specializing in green projects.

. Developed & implemented Sustainability Steering Committee.

. Assisted in the development of an International Marketing Campaign

focused on clients from USA, and Asia Pacific Region.

Lead Estimator, 2004 to 2006

. Assisted in the development of a separate Estimating Department

focused on Cost Engineering Projects for clientele nationally &

internationally.

. Assisted in the Acquisition & Merger of 3 companies resulting in the

creation of one stop turnkey based operation.

EDUCATION AND BUSINESS TRAINING

. Cost Engineering, BCIT, 2006 - 2007

. Construction Management, Algonquin College, Ottawa 2004 - 2005

. ERP

. Syspro

. Kronos

. Cognos

. PeopleSoft

. Excel, Office

. eAuctions & eRFx

. WHIMS Certified

. Supply Chain Management Professional - Presently working towards.

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE

. Habitat for Humanity (Location Ottawa Ontario, Victoria B.C, Vancouver

B.C) Assisted in Procurement, Operations Management, Project

Management, Building Technical Training.

. RBC (Regional Building Projects Locations, throughout N.S, Ontario,

BC)

. Food Banks & Cancer Volunteer Programs (Location B.C)

. Half-Way Housing Association - Assisted in Operations Training &

Development, Procurement Training.

Outstanding References available

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