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)