Sandra Pillon has over 20 years of experience in procurement and contract management roles in industries including pharmaceuticals, healthcare, and infrastructure. She currently works as a Procurement Officer for the Windsor Detroit Bridge Authority, where she develops procurement strategies and policies. Prior to this, she held contract specialist and senior buyer roles for healthcare and pharmaceutical organizations, leveraging her skills in strategic sourcing, contract negotiation, and vendor management.
My profile - Supply Chain Management & operationsSubramaniam L N
Highly talented Supply Chain Management Professional with over 22 years of extensive experience in Demand & Supply Planning, Logistics, Distribution, Warehousing, and Customer service with a MNC and leading FMCG manufacturing companies in India & UAE. Proven experience in improving supply chain efficiencies, process improvements, and reducing costs through development and implementation of Best Business Practices in the Supply Chain Management. Possess in-depth knowledge of Demand planning/SOP/Supply Planning/ Logistics /Distribution /Warehouse management, and an understanding of space utilization and configuration. Knowledge of industry related issues in production planning, transportation, warehousing and use of technology in logistics. Ability to learn and understand operations processes supported through technology.
I have worked in Construction/Building Materials, Telecom, FMCG & Retail Industries and had opportunity to work in various functions such as distribution planning, Procurement, Vendor Development, imports, Exports, warehouse management and logistics.
I have won multiple awards during my professional career both at department as well as Company level.
I am a Post Graduate in Transport Management with Post Graduate diploma in Foreign Trade from IIFT- Kolkata with specialization in Export Import management.
Consistently Brilliant and Successful track-record in Designing and Developing Sourcing & Distribution Network, Productive Team-building and Process implementation for bench-mark performances for self and business to achieve short-term and long-term Business goals.
Specialties: Network design for cost and time efficient supply-chain management
Team-building for bench-mark performances for the Industry Process defining, refining and effective implementation for sustainable business support. Master in Negotiations, Budgeting, Operations Management, Supply Chain Optimization, and Demand Planning.
Specialties:
►Demand planning Management
►Supply Planning Management
►Logistics/Warehousing Management
►Materials Management & Tracking System
►Systems, Policies & Procedures Development & Implementation
►Recruitment & Training of Staff
►Negotiating & Managing Strategic Agreements
►Strategic Planning /Forecasting/S&OP
►Profit Maximization / Expense control
►Inventory Planning & Control
►Customer Relationship Management
►Financial Planning Management/ Budgeting
Now looking for a new and challenging managerial position, one which will make best use of existing skills and experience and also further my personal and professional development.
•Over 10 years of professional experience, as expert procurement professional, inventory controlling, and overseas operation.
•Participated in developing tender and contract policies according to Abu Dhabi procurement regulations 2008, Article NO.6 to improve business performance and cut cost.
•Involved in Re-engineering Procurement Process and Procedures.
•Manage multiple projects, and budget controlling.
•Suppliers sourcing & negotiation skills. Contracts performance evaluation & raw material planning.
•High potential communication and analytic skills.
My profile - Supply Chain Management & operationsSubramaniam L N
Highly talented Supply Chain Management Professional with over 22 years of extensive experience in Demand & Supply Planning, Logistics, Distribution, Warehousing, and Customer service with a MNC and leading FMCG manufacturing companies in India & UAE. Proven experience in improving supply chain efficiencies, process improvements, and reducing costs through development and implementation of Best Business Practices in the Supply Chain Management. Possess in-depth knowledge of Demand planning/SOP/Supply Planning/ Logistics /Distribution /Warehouse management, and an understanding of space utilization and configuration. Knowledge of industry related issues in production planning, transportation, warehousing and use of technology in logistics. Ability to learn and understand operations processes supported through technology.
I have worked in Construction/Building Materials, Telecom, FMCG & Retail Industries and had opportunity to work in various functions such as distribution planning, Procurement, Vendor Development, imports, Exports, warehouse management and logistics.
I have won multiple awards during my professional career both at department as well as Company level.
I am a Post Graduate in Transport Management with Post Graduate diploma in Foreign Trade from IIFT- Kolkata with specialization in Export Import management.
Consistently Brilliant and Successful track-record in Designing and Developing Sourcing & Distribution Network, Productive Team-building and Process implementation for bench-mark performances for self and business to achieve short-term and long-term Business goals.
Specialties: Network design for cost and time efficient supply-chain management
Team-building for bench-mark performances for the Industry Process defining, refining and effective implementation for sustainable business support. Master in Negotiations, Budgeting, Operations Management, Supply Chain Optimization, and Demand Planning.
Specialties:
►Demand planning Management
►Supply Planning Management
►Logistics/Warehousing Management
►Materials Management & Tracking System
►Systems, Policies & Procedures Development & Implementation
►Recruitment & Training of Staff
►Negotiating & Managing Strategic Agreements
►Strategic Planning /Forecasting/S&OP
►Profit Maximization / Expense control
►Inventory Planning & Control
►Customer Relationship Management
►Financial Planning Management/ Budgeting
Now looking for a new and challenging managerial position, one which will make best use of existing skills and experience and also further my personal and professional development.
•Over 10 years of professional experience, as expert procurement professional, inventory controlling, and overseas operation.
•Participated in developing tender and contract policies according to Abu Dhabi procurement regulations 2008, Article NO.6 to improve business performance and cut cost.
•Involved in Re-engineering Procurement Process and Procedures.
•Manage multiple projects, and budget controlling.
•Suppliers sourcing & negotiation skills. Contracts performance evaluation & raw material planning.
•High potential communication and analytic skills.
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1. Sandra Pillon
4265 Roseland Drive West | Windsor, ON N9G 1Z9
(519) 971-4295 | ibsandy26@icloud.com
PROFILE
Result driven individual, with excellent communication, interpersonal and negotiating abilities.
Searching for new opportunities and challenges in a team environment.
WORK HISTORY
WINDSOR DETROIT BRIDGE AUTHORITY 2015-PRESENT
Procurement Officer
Develop procurement strategies and corporate procurement policies to mitigate potential
risk to the WDBAin the execution of the procurement cycles of planning, sourcing,
contracting and contract management.
Implement Best Practice Strategies to ensure procurement activities are conducted in
compliance with WDBA policies and procedures and in accordance with applicable
procurement guidelines, policies and agreements.
Develop appropriate solicitation documents e.g. Request for Proposals, Quotes, including
developing Statement of Work/Terms of Reference and Specifications.
Conduct analysis for procurement of both short and long term requirements and determine
the optimal method of sourcing user requirements using competitive tendering
arrangements.
Administer proposal evaluations, identify and develop evaluation criteria, coordinate
technical and quality assurance evaluations, finalize evaluations and prepare a value for
money summary to support supplier selection.
Identify key performance indicators, monitor supplier performance.
TRANSFORM SSO 2012-2015
Contract Specialist, Strategic Sourcing
Contract & Procurement
Directed, designed and delivered Services, Commodities and Capital initiatives on behalf of
the Local Heath Integrated Network and five member hospitals.
Leveraged purchasing fundamentals with vendors that improved contracts and vendor
performance. Fundamentals such as contract consolidation, life of contract spend analysis,
identifying the drivers behind requested price increases, review terms of existing contracts.
Developed and integrated Best Practice Principles into vendor management providing
performance evaluation and incident reporting matrix. Example Lab Courier Service
established a set schedule as well as on demand pricing matrix along with a performance
measurement tool and incident reporting document to track and resolve concerns
immediately.
Established initiative framework including Time Line, Scope, Analysis and Evaluations which
assisted in negotiations and the timely execution of contracts.
Investigated, defined and implemented programs and procedures involving cost reductions
and contract compliancy.
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Customized tender processes according to the Broader Public Sector (BPS) Directive for
Request for Proposals (RFPs), Quotes RFQs and Information (RFIs).
Process Improvement & Leadership
Developed and integrated key strategies such as inviting the subject matter experts and the
front line workers to participate in the RFP process. This resulted in enhanced relationships
with suppliers, internal and external stakeholders, project examples: ABG-Blood gas kits &
Courier Services
Exercised leadership and supported/coached team members to ensure the timely
completion of assigned tasks and process compliancy.
Identified new opportunities through contract consolidation accomplishing 10–25 % in cost
reductions, improved service and customer satisfaction
Negotiated the re-alignment of contracts including price extensions as well as explored
optional years.
JAMIESON LABORATORIES 1998-2012
Senior Buyer, Manufacturing
Initiated and completed all procurement activities for assigned material categories. Budget
accountability $1.5 million.
Global sourcing and procured Vitamins, Minerals, Fish Oils and Nutraceuticals.
Negotiated supply agreements including standard cost of goods, currency exchange
fluctuations & transportation resulting in cost savings of over $500,000 annually.
Research and Development – supported new product launches through sourcing and
securing materials while adhering to critical timelines and product specifications as defined
by Health Canada Standards.
Effectively communicate with the Canadian Food Inspection Agency, Health Canada, FDA
in terms of importation and supporting documents, HS tariff codes and country of origin
Interpreted and responded timely to Material Resource Planning (MRP) demands driven by
supply and demand situations.
Problem Solving & Critical Thinking – respond to Global shortages driven by natural
disasters such as Japan`s earth quake, tsunami, bovine and porcine related diseases, the
use of antibiotic in animals and insects.
Optimized inventory by utilizing the FIFO - First in First Out, cycle-counting and Cost
reduction opportunities through tracking number of lots and lot sizes.
Responded to Quality Assurance and Quality Control operational requirements to ensure
compliancy.
Exceptional vendor management – created a vendor report card identifying number of
deliveries, percentage of on time and intact deliveries, vendor spend, rejections and
resolution turn around.
VITAPHARM LTD. - Purchasing Agent, Nutraceutical Manufacturing
Procurement and administrative activities relating to supplies and services.
CONTINUOUS EDUCATION
PMAC Courses, Lean FUJITSU, Healthcare Strategic Sourcing
Risk Management & RFP Drafting
Paul Emanuelli & SCMP Webinars
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EDUCATION
University of Windsor
Graduated – Bachelor of Arts
Psychology Degree with Certificate in Criminology
Mohawk College
Graduated - Business Diploma
COMPUTER SKILLS
Microsoft Office Suite, Ormed (Material Management software solution)
SharePoint, Biddingo, Merx, Bonfire, Virtuo MIS, GHX
QAD (MRP software solution) & Cherwell (service management software)