Jaspal Singh211 Troy Street

Mississauga – OntarioCell: 416-788-8838 

E-mail: jaspal007@sympatico.caLinkedin Profile: Paul Singh

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I have a very strong interest in pursuing a career in the business of (Purchasing, Managing, Manufacturing or Transportation) and all related fields. With experience handling different aspects of my former family business, I have a diverse background with much to offer. Having been the former owner and manager of Airvent Metal Products, a ventilation production company, I am an excellent team player. I have the necessary communication, decision-making, interpretation, and listening skills needed for any business. With over 25 years combined experience in the production of steel, motor, electrical and steel housing components in the Manufacturing and Construction field and experience in buying, selling, warehouse management and accounting, I am equipped with the organizational skillset and knowledge needed for any position. Given the opportunity, I am confident that I will prove to be a highly skilled and knowledgeable benefit for the company. Since the year 2000, I have had the practice of designing, implementing and utilizing the 5S lean and continuous improvement systems in my company. I am currently working on SPSM Certification and applying for supply chain social responsibility program.Enclosed is my resume.

Key Skills

o 26 years of experience in the field of sales and purchasing.o Excellent administrative skillso Brilliant in testing methods for goods before purchasing.o In depth knowledge of processes related to purchasing of goods.o Superior written, verbal and interpersonal skills.o Quality skills in Team leadership and building.o Admirable report building skills.

Professional Summary

o Experienced procurement professional skilled in managing material and equipment

needs for construction projects, controlling inventory, overseeing operation of distribution centers, and maintaining and scheduling of shipping and receiving process.  Proven ability to manage staff, develop and oversee operating budgets, and communicate with other departments, vendors, and executive management to ensure procurement goals are met.  

o Experience with sourcing suppliers for purchased goods, negotiating contracts

including blanket agreements and bulk commodity pricing agreements, and conducting production planning. 

o Possess knowledge of manufacturing operations gained while performing plant

surveys at manufacturing facilities to recommend ways to improve operations.   

Experience:

P&R Company, Mississauga - Mississauga, Ontario, 2013 - 2014Construction management

o Managing small projects in the Residential and Commercial Industry from start to

finish including renovation, design, reconstruction, property maintenance and Management.

o Airvent Metal Products, Brantford - Ontario, 1997 - 2012. 

General Manager – Sales and Purchasing

o Responsible for all material and equipment needs for the projects including

managing purchasing, controlling inventory.o Conducted production planning and budgeting for all projects.o Sourced and negotiated pricing for 600 items including establishing blanket purchase

agreements and bulk commodity-pricing agreements.o Interacted with all departments in the Division, the President of the Construction

Division, Regional Managers, and the main office in Other City.o Provided assistance to project staff at the Division’s other locations in the areas

material sourcing, technical support and vendor relations.

Allied Grilles, Pickering - Ontario, 1990 – 1996.Procurement Supervisor

o Procuring all materials necessary for supporting the manufacturing schedule on a

timely basis.o Negotiating favourable contracts with key suppliers.o To implement cost reduction activities and to maintain purchasing documentation.o Ensuring stock inventory levels are maintained to adequately meet operation needs.o To coordinate organization of stocked items.o Picking, pulling and packing items as requested in supply requisitionso To participate in the development and implementation of departmental policies and

procedures.o Expediting purchase orders by identifying and resolving vendor and/or shipment

problems.o To maintain operating files of departmental information and preparing related

reports.

Peninsula Plumbing Heating Supplies, Toronto - Ontario, 1984 – 1989.Purchasing Coordinator

o Directed all plant purchasing functions.o Negotiated purchase orders for all production materials.o Developed purchasing agreements and contracts.o Orchestrated plant-wide inventory planning meetings.

Education

George Brown College, Toronto - Ontario, 1982 Industrial Engineering

RETS School of Electronics, Toronto – Ontario, 1984

Computer Skills

Word 10+ years, Excel 10+ years, WordPerfect 5+ years.

Top Skills:

Purchasing, Management, Manufacturing, Customer Service, Contract Negotiation, Account Management, Analytics, Competitive Analysis, Business Analysis and Lean Manufacturing.

Other Skills:

Project management, change management, JIT, Consulting, Product development, accounts receivable, accounts payable, brand development, brand management, business relationship management, business process management, cloud computing. Coatings, deal closure, disaster recovery, E-learning, employee benefits, food & beverage, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Manufacturing operations, Product design, production management, and quality management