Rob Bush

Procurement Officer @ Ottawa Community Housing Corporation (OCH)

About

Experienced manager with proven success in combining planning, leadership, organization and communication skills to ensure optimum results. Well-developed negotiating skills with advanced knowledge of purchasing practices and contract law in both public and private sectors. Ability to develop complex specifications, make strategic contracting decisions and work under pressure to meet strict deadlines. Extensive experience contracting for major construction projects including design, all related trades, facilities management as well as all aspects of business/administrative goods, services and consulting.

Country

Canada

City

Ottawa

Industry

Construction

Skill

Strategic Sourcing, Purchasing, Real Estate, Construction, Project Management, Facilities Management, Team Leadership, Process Improvement, Sales

Experience

Procurement Officer

Ottawa Community Housing Corporation (OCH)

2020-2 - Present · 6 yrs 8 mos

Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

Manager, National Contracting

Canada Post / Postes Canada

2010 - 2019 · 9 yrs

Ottawa, Ontario

As part of a strategic Sourcing Management Group which purchases $2 billion per year of goods and services, provided leadership and management of corporate purchasing with a core focus of Real Estate and Facilities Management which represented $250 million annual expenditure.

Managing Partner

Bobco Home Improvements Inc

2003 - 2010 · 7 yrs

Toronto, Ontario

Provided sales and project management for home improvements with a focus on residential remodeling within metro Toronto.

Purchasing Manager

Fidelity Investments

1999 - 2002 · 3 yrs

Toronto, Ontario

Accountable to the Vice President, Corporate Services to provide leadership and management of the corporate purchasing/supply management function for Fidelity Investments Canada including regional offices and affiliated companies. Included development of the overall supply strategy for managing $60 million expenditure for goods and services required to support operations.

Purchasing Manager

Royal Ontario Museum

1988 - 1998 · 10 yrs

Toronto, Ontario

Accountable to the Director, Finance and responsible for a staff of seven and departmental operating budget dedicated to the provision of centralized purchasing and supply management services for all aspects of Museum operations, capital projects and gallery development.