Rosalie Brown, SCMP

Purchaser @ Royal Van Leeuwen

About

A strategic, initiative-taking Supply Chain Management Professional with extensive experience in the Oil and Gas sectors of publicly traded and privately owned organizations. Skilled at meeting the needs of internal customers, successfully aligning often diverse interests toward a common goal. Proficient at building and maintaining professional, positive relationships with suppliers. An expert negotiator with an ability to negotiate and obtain the best overall value. Detail orientated, analytical person who proactively builds realistic solutions with creativity and flexibility.

Country

Canada

City

Greater Edmonton Metropolitan Area

Industry

Oil & Energy

Skill

Microsoft Office, Inventory Management, Communication, Analytical Skills, Microsoft Excel, Management, Supplier Relationship Management, Vendor Qualification, Supplier Evaluation, SAP Products, Logistics Management, Supply Chain Optimization, Interpersonal Skills, Import/Export Operations, Supply Chain Management, Vendor Management, Pipelines, EPC, Contract Negotiation, Petroleum

Experience

Purchaser

Royal Van Leeuwen

2020-10 - Present · 6 yrs

Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

Senior Procurement Specialist

Stantec

2016-4 - 2020-5 · 4 yrs 2 mos

Edmonton, Canada Area

Provided exceptional customer service to internal customers and clients. Realized documented cost savings in excess of $400k

Procurement Manager

Enbridge Pipelines

2014-11 - 2015-11 · 1 yr 1 mo

Edmonton, Canada Area

Team member of Equipment Evaluations and provided input into Category Management. Member of Distributor Quality Improvement team, providing insights and best practices. Collaborated with Risk Management, Safety, Quality, Project Controls, Engineering, and Construction. Planned resources and led a Supply Chain team for multiple concurrent projects.

Supervisor, Procurement, Major Projects, Upstream Facilities Projects (UFP)

Enbridge Pipelines

2011-5 - 2014-11 · 3 yrs 7 mos

Edmonton, Alberta

Developed and led a high performance team of thirteen (13) direct reports consisting of Buyers, Expeditors and Inspection Coordinators, meeting the needs of stakeholders for seven (7) ongoing projects.

Senior Buyer/Procurement Specialist, Major Projects

Enbridge Pipelines

2008-6 - 2011-5 · 3 yrs

Edmonton

Developed and issued RFQ and standard Purchase Order documents in accordance with Legal policy, Procurement Procedures and the Procurement Strategy. Conducted commercial analysis of competitive bid submissions and finalized the documentation requirements. Expedited materials and documents. Arranged 3rd party inspections and ensured that any Areas of Concern reported by the Inspectors were resolved.

Purchasing Manager/Contract Integrator

Sunbelt Supply (Valve Distributor)

2006-3 - 2008-6 · 2 yrs 4 mos

Edmonton, Canada Area

Established a branch purchasing strategy for the industrial valve business across Canada while taking into account purchasing and pricing differences per region. Implemented cycle counts and inventory reconciliation. Determined and maintained optimum stocking levels. Identified non-desirable items and negotiated returns to vendors. Sourced, quoted and expedited valves and parts, as required by a large Alberta contract, in keeping with their Approved Manufacturers List and timelines. Provided viable alternatives and solutions.

Project Sales and Procurement/Inventory Management

Van Leuween Pipe and Tube (Canada) Ltd.

2002-3 - 2006-3 · 4 yrs 1 mo

Edmonton

Established an expediting reporting system to enable sales and accounting to have current tracking information. Responsible for entire Canadian Inventory (pipe, flanges and fittings) Identified desirable stocking items and establish optimum levels in keeping with corporate objectives. Analyzed inventory and identified current and possible future trends with input into Management Team in order to establish strategies and objectives.