RESUME OF:

Lawrence Fitzsimmons

adslf0@r.postjobfree.com / adslf0@r.postjobfree.com.

Hamilton, Ontario- L8T 3X8

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY:

Procurement, Vendor Management, Expediting, Customer Service, and Strategic Sourcing Specialist, skilled at handling all commodity /raw materials purchases/contracts. Experienced in manufacturing environments, assemblies & administration.( automotive, utilities, environmental, energy [ oil/gas/mining], healthcare, banking, government & industrial)

Increasing Bottom -Line profitability through Sourcing, Negotiations, and Vendor Management, and produced cost savings from 40M to 12OM USD. Efficiently management of inventories and competently negotiates contracts to procure goods and service, and skilled at implementing excel data bases for both inventory and vendor management. Committed to establishing and maintaining productive Client and Vendor management relationships. Career Skills Team direction, Supplies inventory,Outlook,Excel,Vendor Management,CAD, Blueprint, Specifics, documentation, Customer Service,Microsoft Word,Strategic Sourcing & Planning,Inventory and Supply Logistics Procurement, Expediting Bid, Proposals Management .

Energetic leader promotes 19 years of industry experience with superior record of accomplishment. Ambitious and highly motivated Professional Procurement Specialist, endeavors to surpass demanding objectives and achieve or exceed set goals. Authored Expediting Procedures Manual for training Expeditors and Document Control.

ACCOMPLISHMENTS:

Compiled inventory lists and worked with vendors for product pricing and special orders..

Conflict Resolution - Responsible for handling customer / vendor account inquiries, accurately providing information to ensure resolution of product/service/delivery/payment complaints, issues and worked toward customer satisfaction. Experience with drafting of terms and conditions and an understanding of accompanying legal implications, solid understanding on Contract Law

Accomplished cost savings through strong Vendor negotiations ( eg:120M on power project construction position)

Supervised teams of 10 to 30 staff members at various levels and management.

Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.

Collaborated with team of 13 Engineers in the development of White Rose project.

SKILLS:

Responding to Difficult Customers * Inventory Management

Verbal and Written Communication * Administrative and Office Support

Efficient and Detail-Oriented * Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Upbeat and Positive Personality * CAD, Blueprint technical drawings

understanding for procurement

Data Entry and Maintenance * Team-Oriented and Cooperative

Fabrication, Extrusion, Forging procurement experienced

Vendor Management managed integration of new suppliers or products, Interfaced with production, finance & close collaboration with development engineering to match technical requirement with global / domestic sourcing requirements.

Strategic Sourcing & Planning

Bid, Proposals Evaluation Management

Identifies new and alternative technologies to optimize global and domestic competitiveness and sourcing

WORK HISTORY:

Current History

Customer Service Representative

Global Spectra Corporation / Hamilton Tiger Cat Organization

Hamilton, ON - Past and Current Part time Only ( 2015-Current)

Maintained customer satisfaction with forward-thinking strategies focused on addressing customer needs and resolving concerns.

Cultivated customer loyalty, promoted repeat business and improved sales.

Exhibited high energy and professionalism when dealing with clients and staff.

Developed highly empathetic client relationships and earned reputation for exceeding service standard goals.

Senior Central Polls Supervisor

D.R.O Supervisor, Elections Canada

Hamilton, ON - October 2021 - October 2021 (Temp. )

Used coordination and planning skills to achieve results according to schedule.

Adhered to social distancing protocols and wore mask or face shield.

Actively listened to customers' requests, confirming full understanding before addressing

concerns.

Purchasing Support Specialist ( Analyst)(Contract)

Suez Solutions

Ancaster, ON - March 2019 - June 2020

Purchasing/Expediting & Bid Assessment

Procurement

Expediting

Bid assessments & Negotiations

Vendor management

Enhanced organization and traceability through implementation of Excel Spreadsheets records

Field Sourcing Specialist - Bid & Proposals Manager

CBRE / Meridian

Oakville, ON - March 2017 - February 2019

Facilities management and/or service Category knowledge such as cleaning, landscaping, building repair & maintenance, MRO, waste management, office services, fire/life/safety, elevators

Procurement & Expediting

Bid assessments Negotiations, Vendor management, Strategic Sourcing, Proposal / Bid and Vendor Management

Purchasing Manager

Municipal City of Welland

Welland, ON - October 2016 - February 2017

Strategic sourcing

Development of RFQ templates ( SOW, Specifications, NDA ect.)

Bid analysis & recommendations

Implemented policies to reduce cost and eliminate waste.

Adjusted procedures to maximize department effectiveness.

Performed monthly reconciliation of open purchasing orders.

Identified and targeted critical procurement issues, saving over $1200.

Sourced vendors, built relationships and negotiated prices.

Expediter, Document Control, Procurement

HUSKY Energy

NFDL - January 2014 - December 2015

Bid development, analysis, strategic sourcing

Contract negotiations

Invoice reconsolidation & recovery Husky,, ( White Rose Project ) St

John's, NFDL Project Procurement, Expediting & Document Control Lead

Input, analyzed and reported on data covering all aspects of procurement operations.

Modified and maintained tools to support operations and business process creation using Excel and Access capabilities.

Received and assessed materials shipments, evaluating deliveries for quality and checking against invoice.

Researched vendor options and negotiated reasonable rates and delivery schedules with vendors.

Built relationships with vendors to negotiate ideal terms for purchases.

Released and updated drawings and specifications.

Purchasing Manager

NBCC ( New Brunswick Community College)

St. John, NB March 2013 - December 2013

Administrator for all campuses procurement, including on-going construction.

Support staff of 5

Development and Implementation of improved BSP Directives

Sourcing, SOW, Bids and Evaluations

Project Procurement Administrator

Rio Tinto, (for Mine Shutdown & Closure)

Labrador City, NL - 2010-2012

Acted as a role model and coached staff for positive behaviors, practices, and processes

Worked closely with planners in identifying, planning, scheduling, scopes of work and assisted in the organization of labor and parts .

Utilized shutdown management processes to create & produce weekly and monthly shutdown schedules.

Utilized and developed relationship building skills

Ensured shutdown procedures were completed following Corporate safety policies while meeting the shutdown schedule, respecting the critical path and deadlines in a sustainable/ timely manner.

Reported and tracked shutdown completion/outcomes to the project & Client

Managed Document Control procedures, providing when necessary any and all engineering drawings, amendments and specifications

Contractor Management & review

Actively fostered and communicated positive safety culture and promoted safety awareness and compliance on all levels, while encouraging prioritization of safety in all activities and safety improvement initiatives

Education and Training

University > Post Graduate Diploma ( Off-Site )

Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration / Logistics & Labor Management

Certifications

Purchasing Management and Business Management (NAPM) Vendor Management and

Negotiation Expediting Management Specialist Professional PMAC-SCMP Designation,

NAPM, CPPM Designation, MIN Charter Member, CEM (Verified Expediting

Purchasing Management)

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