Senior Procurement & Supply Chain Leader

JEFF RUSSELL

****.***********@*****.*** 647-***-**** GTA, Ontario

Senior Procurement & Supply Chain Leader with 30 years of multi-industry experience across Aerospace, Automotive, Environmental Services, Wholesale Distribution, and Industrial Manufacturing. Proven record managing $200M–$3.1B global spend, leading procurement transformation, strengthening supplier performance, reducing costs, optimizing inventory, and building resilient supply chains. Expert in global sourcing, logistics and freight negotiation, supplier risk mitigation, process auditing, customs & tariff management, and KPI-driven purchasing. Recognized for improving margin, stabilizing supply, and aligning procurement strategy with organizational growth. A R E A S O F E X P E R T I S E

Strategic Sourcing – Develops long-term sourcing strategies that ensure competitive cost, quality, and supply continuity. Global Procurement – Leads international supplier sourcing and negotiations to optimize total cost and material availability. Supply Chain Optimization – Enhances end-to-end supply chain processes to improve efficiency, speed, and operational performance. Supplier Risk Management – Identifies, assesses, and mitigates supplier risks to maintain stable and resilient supply networks. Inventory & Demand Planning – Uses data-driven forecasting to maintain optimal inventory levels and prevent stockouts. Logistics & Freight Management – Negotiates and manages global freight contracts to minimize landed costs and improve delivery. Cost Reduction Strategy – Implements sourcing and process initiatives that deliver measurable cost savings and margin gains. Contract Negotiation – Leads commercial negotiations that secure favorable terms, mitigate risk, and support business objectives. Procurement Transformation – Drives digital procurement adoption and process modernization to improve visibility and compliance. Supplier Quality & Compliance – Conducts audits and quality reviews to ensure supplier reliability, consistency, and adherence to standards.

K E Y S K I L L S

Strategic Sourcing

Global Procurement

Contract Negotiation

Supplier Management

Inventory Planning

Demand Forecasting

Supply Chain Strategy

Logistics & Freight Negotiation

Customs & Tariff Compliance

Cost Reduction

Spend Analytics

KPI Management

Risk Mitigation

ERP Systems (SAP, Oracle, Dynamics)

E-Procurement Systems

Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI)

Lean / Six Sigma Purchasing

CAPEX Procurement

Commodity Market Analysis

Cross-Functional Leadership

Team Development & Coaching

Purchasing Manager

Fluid Hose & Couplings Inc., Mississauga

P R O F E S S I O N A L E X P E R I E N C E

Jul 2025 – Nov 2025

Streamlined purchasing workflows improving PO accuracy and supplier response times. Strengthened supply continuity for industrial components reducing production delays. Improved inventory visibility through cycle counting and updated stocking controls. Supported negotiations that improved unit pricing and reduced recurring spend. Coordinated with production teams to resolve material shortages quickly. Enhanced vendor communication processes to reduce lead-time variability. Director of Purchasing & Strategic Sourcing

Merrithew International Inc., Scarborough

Delivered $600K in cost savings through global sourcing and contract renegotiation. Managed $5–6M monthly inventory, proactively eliminating shortages and supply gaps. Negotiated supplier terms achieving 5–7% cost reductions and improved payment cycles. Implemented digital procurement tools improving visibility, compliance, and reporting. Launched supplier diversity initiatives increasing diverse spend by 10%. Negotiated global freight contracts achieving 12¢/lb on 75 TEUs annually. Corporate Purchasing & Inventory Manager

Miller Waste Systems Inc., Markham

Achieved $5M annual savings by optimizing contracts, pricing, and category strategies. Implemented a P-Card program reducing administrative costs by 60%. Improved fleet service availability by resolving part shortages within 24–48 hours. Introduced VMI programs reducing stockouts and improving fulfillment reliability. Enhanced supplier quality through structured audits, testing, and corrective actions. Directed SaaS and procurement automation projects improving process efficiency. Mar 2023 – Jun 2024

Mar 2020 – Mar 2023

Purchasing Manager

ABS Machining, Mississauga

Managed direct and indirect procurement ensuring uninterrupted supply for machining operations. Developed supplier corrective action plans improving product quality and consistency. Strengthened inventory planning to reduce delays and stabilize production schedules. Improved supplier delivery performance through structured communication and KPIs. Analyzed spend trends to support cost-saving and product consolidation opportunities. Enhanced coordination across engineering and production to support on-time output. Director, Procurement

Samuel, Son & Co., Hamilton

Managed $3.1B carbon steel spend optimizing sourcing strategies for major commodities. Achieved $1.2M annual savings through global sourcing and market-timed buying. Improved supplier quality through audits, testing, and compliance verification. Developed commodity forecasts enhancing pricing strategy and procurement timing. Strengthened supply continuity through multi-region supplier qualification. Aligned procurement strategy with operational, financial, and commercial objectives. Director, Procurement

Crane Supply, Vaughan

Delivered $3M+ annual savings through international sourcing and strategic contracting. Improved supplier on-time delivery by 56% through KPI-driven performance management. Negotiated global freight contracts achieving 2.1¢/lb on 600 TEUs annually. Managed $32–35M monthly inventory across national distribution centers. Implemented e-procurement systems improving compliance and purchasing efficiency. Conducted supplier audits and testing ensuring quality, consistency, and reliability. E D U C A T I O N

Bachelor of Arts (Honours), Sociology

Carleton University

Bachelor of Arts, Law & Sociology/Anthropology

Carleton University

Diploma in Business Accounting

Algonquin College

Sep 2019 – Feb 2020

Aug 2018 – May 2019

Jul 2004 – Jul 2018

Jun 1995

Jun 1994

Jun 1990

PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS

IFPSMP – International Federation of Purchasing & Supply Management — Feb 2016 MCIPS – Chartered Institute of Purchasing & Supply — Jul 2011 CPSM – Certified Professional in Supply Management (ISM) — Jul 2011 CSCMP – Supply Chain Management Association of Canada — Feb 2010 CPM – Certified Purchasing Manager (ISM) — Jul 2002 CPP – Certified Professional Purchaser (SCMA Canada) — Dec 1999 R E F E R E N C E S

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