Argentus Search Group is a boutique executive search firm specializing in talent for strategic sourcing, procurement, supply chain, and business transformation roles. They have a network of experienced professionals and focus on building long-term relationships with clients and candidates. Their team of recruiters have extensive experience in these specialized fields and can tap into a network of top talent that other firms cannot access.

1. Next As a high end boutique search firm with a very specialized business focus, we are well networked and make a strong business partner to those clients and candidates who want to stay at the forefront of many of the booming employment sectors where the competition for talent is high. We share a passion for excellence and a respect for the integrity of what we do. In an industry that is often populated with fast talkers and low deliverers, Argentus Search Group is about ethics, honesty and results. We have proven expertise in building and keeping strong business relationships. We are known for our dedication to the highest standards of excellence and business practices..

2. Next We are a value driven organization; we pride ourselves on the trust and loyalty we build with our clients and candidates. We know our business philosophy works because we continue to get strong positive feedback from the companies we work with, while referrals continue to flow among top level candidates. That speaks volumes about how well we do our job. And in a time where candidates are at a premium, our reputation and goodwill in the marketplace is really the true benefits to the clients we partner with. We can tap into candidates our competitors can't and our clients ultimately get the cream of the available talent. We work diligently in the background to stay current on who is top of their field so that when our clients have

3. Next the need we can respond quickly and appropriately with the right selection of candidates from those individuals from our network - most of whom are not actively seeking employment opportunities and are the gems of the hidden candidate market.

4. Bronwen is a natural corporate matchmaker. In 1985, she founded The Pinstripe Group of Companies and built it from the ground up into Canada's largest independent staffing firm. After selling her first born to a multinational in 1999, she decided to channel her expertise into a more specialized and senior level of recruitment. Some of her most valued clients and mentors pointed her in the direction of the booming and extremely under serviced areas of Strategic Sourcing, Procurement, Supply Chain and Business Transformation. Argentus Search Group was born. Over the last five years, Bronwen has emerged as a true authority and search leader in this field. Building on her 25 years of recruiting experience, she partnered with highly respected Supply Chain and Sourcing Next

5. senior executives in Canada and the US to learn how Argentus Search Group could build itself into a search partner of real value. She's formed a team of skilled recruitment experts who have accumulated a breadth of experience and much success in these demanding and thriving disciplines. Bronwen has hitched some very high-level clients and candidates. From CPO's and SVP's of Supply Chain to EVP's of Operations, she knows how to put together a winning combination. She's earned a reputation for sinking her teeth in being tenacious and passionate about the things in which she believes. So if she tells you she can do it, consider it done. Next

6. With over 25 years of combined Store Planning, Development, Design, Construction and Store Operations experience, both in the US and here in Canada, Lorianne (LA) is an amazingly energetic, passionate retail professional, allowing us at Argentus Search Group to understand and meet the needs of the most discriminative retailer. A seasoned retail senior executive with leading concepts like Polo Ralph Lauren, Club Monaco, and the Canadian multi bannered sport retailer West 49 Inc, LA is known for delivering results through her unique ability to execute in both strategic and tactical manner and her track record is strong. Her ability to ideate strategic concepts while tending to the many critical details of a project, coupled with her innate understanding for the need to align execution with Brand vision and her ability Next

7. to translate those attributes to our customers, is both a strength and a gift. LA simply put, gets retail. Having a retailer who has been "through the ranks" on board as your partner, one who understands that organizational fit is a must for best performance, higher productivity and tenure, we think is very smart. Next

8. When Argentus Search group first opened its doors, Adele turned the key. Having previously worked with Bronwen, she was right on board with the same passion, strategy and results philosophy. True to Argentus Search Group's specialized model, Adele's expertise lies within Supply Chain, Strategic Planning, Operations, Strategic Sourcing/Procurement and Shared Services. Shes really plugged in. She knows the business inside and out - recruiting and account management for major Consumer Package Goods companies, Pharmaceuticals, Communications giant and more. Despite having a kind soul, Adele is nothing short of fierce when it comes to loyalty. Big on people and small on bull. So when you work with her, you're guaranteed to get the straight goods - which are nothing short of the best. Next

9. R.E.S.P.E.C.T. find out what it means to C. Candace earns great respect from all her clients by putting serious time into understanding the heart of their business. She takes the same approach with candidates. She's charming and compassionate but don't mistake her for soft. Candace thinks at the speed of retail. She has a tremendous knack for the entire chain, from product concept to corporate culture. She's an astute negotiator, superb judge of character and dammit she's got style. Next

10. Rosanna is our resident psychologist. She's studied and worked extensively in behavioral testing, training, interviewing and personality assessment. She's also extremely resourceful and helps our clients think more critically about their management needs. Sure it sounds a little nerdy, but she's the perfect combination of book worm and people person. Can even turn Myers-Briggs scores into practical tools for real placement results. Need we say more ? Next

11. Stephanie is the newest kid on our block. She's a Bachelorette of Sociology and a Customer Service Expert with more than a decade of experience at all levels of call centre sales, CSR and training for companies like Grand & Toy and Hudson Bay Company. For the last five years, she has concentrated on Training & Development, which led her to certain realizations about the talent situation faced by many of today's leading corporations. That lead her to us. Now she wields telescopes and microscopes in her focus on the all important hidden candidate market. Stephanie is a high-energy, hard working, extroverted, resourceful, creative, sensitive socialite. And she's on your side, which is exactly where you want her. Next

12. Ron dreams about things like asynchronous transfer mode and dense wavelength division multiplexing. But he's pretty much normal when awake. He's been in IT longer than the internet, and has held senior positions with Jordan Technology Management, Enlogix CIS, Westcoast Energy, Centra Gas and CIBC. When it comes to IT recruitment and client-candidate compatibility, Ron's got gigabytes of great insight. And he does a nice job of keeping us online too. Next

13. Argentus Search Group's philosophy and approach are attractive to busy business leaders who wish to partner with a firm that doesn't waste their time. The Argentus Search group recruitment team, lead by Senior Partner Bronwen Hann with over 25 years of active industry experience, puts their collective expertise to good use to ensure that our clients are provided with the best talent possible at all levels, within Supply Chain, Strategic Sourcing/Procurement, Retail/Consumer Services, Operations/Planning and Business Transformation. "I would rank Argentus Search Group at the top of the list of specialty search firms that leading US & Canadian employers can count on to find them top talent. Without hesitation, I would recommend you and your team to both employers looking for talent as well as professionals in our field searching for new challenges. You truly deliver exceptional results" Senior Vice President & Chief Procurement Officer Global Integrated Solutions Provider - Media Industry Next

14. Every link in the chain comes with a cost, so adding even a single link can have significant implications on the bottom line. Which is why Supply Chain Best Practices are quickly shifting toward more tightly managed processes across the complete network of partners - manufacturers, suppliers, transporters, warehouses, retailers, even directly into the hands of the final customer. Companies are continually challenged to discover new ways of reducing costs and realizing value and growth potential from within their operations. "Bronwen has extensive industry knowledge, especially in Supply Chain and Procurement, which allowed me to jump past many of the limitations I encountered while working with generalized executive search firms. Argentus Search Group has the ability to open doors that would otherwise remain shut" Vice President Sourcing & Procurement Strategies Global Scientific Equipment & Service Provider Next

15. Our robust network of Supply Chain experts has a proven record of doing just that. To set the strategic course and champion the tactics that are critical to demand planning and returns management/reverse logistics, we represent the top industry talent who understand every link in the Supply Chain - who design and strengthen the connection that each link has with the next. "Bronwen has extensive industry knowledge, especially in Supply Chain and Procurement, which allowed me to jump past many of the limitations I encountered while working with generalized executive search firms. Argentus Search Group has the ability to open doors that would otherwise remain shut" Vice President Sourcing & Procurement Strategies Global Scientific Equipment & Service Provider Next

16. A better bottom line only comes from two places - increased sales and reduced costs - and sales can only grow so fast. More than ever, Strategic Sourcing & Procurement are at the heart of an organization's cost advantage and profitability. It's not just about negotiating vendor discounts. It's about not just about negotiating vendor discounts. It's about negotiating and fostering consistent, committed and creative supplier relationships that will add increasing value over the long term. "I've dealt with some "big name" search firms in the past and they've all struggled to understand what Sourcing is really all about and how to find the right fit. That all changed when I started working with Argentus Search Group. They have the expertise in the Sourcing realm" Director, Vendor Relations High end National Retailer - Non Apparel Next

17. This kind of value is promoted by Best Practice sourcing initiatives and leading-edge processes. But even more so by the professionals who develop these programs and keep them on track. These are talented and insightful people who understand the finer points of current spend assessment, quality and performance metrics, outsourcing strategies, vendor selection and new supply structure implementation. The best solutions might be around the corner, the continent or the globe. Leaders here must be simultaneously pragmatic and innovative. "A truly unique recruitment organization - I have nothing but high praise for the confidence, insight and passion demonstrated by the outstanding professionals at Argentus Search Group" Strategic Sourcing Category Manager Advertising & Media Global Consumer Packaged Goods Company Next

18. Argentus Search Group is plugged into these incredibly valuable business resources. They are the talented people we are in touch with daily and we build relationships with. We know the best people and how to find them. Next

19. The Retail Sector is fiercely competitive and complex, it's a volatile environment where business cycles and product shelf life can be shorter than creating the metrics used to report them. Where profitability depends on both the business acumen and street savvy of key leaders. Demand is driven by cultural nuances, media influences and socio-economic forces. Trends trickle up and down, and market appeal can change on a whim. Additional complexities include franchising, real estate and construction, licensing, merchandising, product development and testing, "Change can happen swiftly as the customers' needs evolve and as investor and employee expectations rise. With the level of information available in today's competitive market relative to performance and benchmarking, senior management is looking for candidates who can hit the ground running. It is in this environment where Argentus Search Group soars above other executive search firms. Bronwen Hann and her team have built a Next

20. quality standards, don't need people who can keep up. You need talented, capable leaders who stay ahead. The reality is that true talent is hard to find - leaders whose vision and experience is the lifeblood of the retail world. Argentus Search Group is firmly plugged into the local, regional and global network of key talent that is critical for retailers to stay on top of the food chain. winning formula where the right candidate is successfully matched to the right employer. With an extensive network across Canada and in the United States, Bronwen has built up an expertise with immense depth and breadth relative to numerous North American businesses and their talent requirements. Executive Vice President North American Operations Global Cultural & Entertainment Retailer Next

21. In today's landscape of global competition, shorter product and service life cycles, faster technology and better educated consumers, the operations and planning functions bear the brunt of the pressure to deliver on the ubiquitous quest for added value. Top talent in operations is what provides a company with a distinct advantage in today's competitive environment. These people are the welds that ensure that all components work in concert - controlling, leading, planning and e-commerce, manufacturing, forecasting, business "They are direct, focused, and determined. They work as a cohesive team and it was obvious to me from the outset that they understood Vendor & Supplier Relationship Management and Shared Services which are increasing in importance in organizations today" Sr. Director Business Shared Services Global Consumer Packaged Goods Company Next

22. Development and technology. They provide leadership and direction in complex networks that appear only as tangled webs to the less insightful. Whether your product sits on an assembly line or on a retail shelf, there are tremendous financial and operational implications to every step a company makes. It's not a matter of managing a simple cause and effect - it's skillfully managing a significant number of them that crucially impact your business. Argentus Search Group has the industry knowledge, commitment and network to connect you with the best and most insightful core talent for your organization. "They are direct, focused, and determined. They work as a cohesive team and it was obvious to me from the outset that they understood Vendor & Supplier Relationship Management and Shared Services which are increasing in importance in organizations today" Sr. Director Business Shared Services Global Consumer Packaged Goods Company Next

23. In business the only constant is change - and it takes a special kind of person to harness it. These individuals excel in Strategic Planning, Lean, Six Sigma, Design and Innovation. They have an unparalleled understanding of how people, technology and processes are intertwined. They leverage Best Practices and continuous improvement initiatives to execute strategies that balance long-term objectives with the pragmatic here and now. They see the way it is, envision the way it could be, and clear the path in between. "Argentus Search Group's in-depth knowledge of Sourcing, Business Re-Engineering, Change Management, Supply Chain and Operations has significantly impressed me. It allowed me to feel more comfortable than working with a generalist executive search firm. Vice President Strategic Procurement & Administration Global IT Management Software Provider Next

24. Organizations must act with foresight and flexibility if they are to seize new opportunities and minimize risks in the evolving global marketplace. Companies are also transforming themselves into new lines of business. This is the era of grocery stores that sell clothing, banks that sell insurance and distributors that sell inventory management systems. "Because management deals mostly with the status quo and leadership deals mostly with change, in the next century we are going to have to become much more skilled at creating leaders.” Next

25. John P. Kotter Professor Harvard Business School Foremost authority on leadership and change Does your company have the leadership to reach that next level ? At Argentus Search Group, we know those leaders. We've placed them. We continue to work with them. And we know where to find more of them. Next

26. Today's technologies make it easy to respond to job postings. But where will your resume end up ? Due to the considerable volume of online responses, it most often seems to get lost in cyberspace. How many times have you had no reply from a job that you honestly thought was a perfect match for your skills and experience ? Companies today are inundated with responses to their postings, which makes it difficult for them to efficiently mine the talent that is best suited to their needs. But we deal only with key contacts - leaders who respect what we do. So we circumvent that process and present decision-makers with those talented individuals who complement their teams. Next

27. Busy business leaders work with Argentus Search Group because we have the same goals they strive for everyday. We get results and don't waste time - and this represents better value. Our no-nonsense approach has earned us the privilege to represent a very impressive network of companies who rely on us to find the best talent. Even when there is no specific search mandate to suit a candidate's skills, we have the ability to reach into that network and let our contacts know about a talented person who might interest them. Our ability to open doors lets us tap into the hidden job market. It pays off because our candidates represent Next

28. opportunities for competitive advantage. And our clients are in the business of seizing these opportunities. Candidates like Argentus Search Group because we are the champions of their cause. Even in this age of revolving technologies and high-speed everything, old-fashioned personal respect and relationships are still powerful allies. Why ? Because we know that we are dealing with people's careers and lives, and with companies most important assets. Argentus Search group is well known for responding quickly and getting it right Next

29. We are competitive, tenacious, determined and completely dedicated to the individual needs of our clients and candidates. As a candidate partner, you'll benefit from our ability to showcase your value to prospective employers. We know what matters most to companies and we find out what matters most to you. We can help direct your job search, from resume to interview, and maximize ROI for both you and your new prospective employer. Next

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