Patrick Chabot

Current

• Corporate Purchasing agent at Abbott Laboratories

Past

• Strategic Business Development Manager at Future Electronics
• Asset Manager (Buyer) at Future Electronics
• Purchasing Agent at Roche Diagnostics

• Asset Manager (Buyer) at Future Electronics
• Buyer at CanWel distribution

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Education

• Bishop's University

Connections

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Industry

Pharmaceuticals

Patrick Chabot’s Summary

Profile
A versatile and skilled purchasing professional with leadership qualities and experience in developing new
procedures and improving inventory management. More than 15 years experience in the electronic, construction and pharmaceutical fields, combining strong analytical skills with a strong business acumen to positively contribute to your organization's bottom-line. Versed in contract negotiation and developing strong relationship with customers and vendors with the ability to communicate on various levels; French and English fluently.

Patrick Chabot’s Specialties:

communication skills, cost control, English, French inventory management, marketing, negotiation, packaging, problem solving, procurement, purchasing, quality, sales, strategic development , presentation

Patrick Chabot’s Experience

• Corporate Purchasing agent

  Abbott Laboratories

  (Public Company; ABT; Pharmaceuticals industry)

  November 2009 — Present (2 months)

• Strategic Business Development Manager

  Future Electronics

  (Privately Held; 5001-10,000 employees; Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing industry)

  April 2007 — September 2009 (2 years 6 months)

  Work with customers to identify appropriate strategy for winning new and/or existing business. Pricing &
  Quote review. Communicate strategy to the Business Development Manager of each business units. Work
  with branches and local reps to ensure positive and seamless customer experience. Business Development
  with existing and new clients in the relevant market in addition to building profitable business and
  develop client relationships. Manage strategic quotes including formulation of sales strategy and
  coordination of necessary resources. Identifies, qualifies and pursues new and/or existing business
  opportunities. Assists in developing marketing tools, determining future market needs, and monitoring the
  competition. Interfaces with customers to understand requirements and develop solutions meeting their
  needs.

• Asset Manager (Buyer)

  Future Electronics

  (Privately Held; 5001-10,000 employees; Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing industry)

  May 2006 — April 2007 (1 year )

  Responsible for the procurement of parts and supplies for new and existing products; Act as primary contact with suppliers, internal and external customers to facilitate problem resolution for assigned material; Responsible for training new and existing buyers; Work with vendors to develop inventory programs. Accomplishment
  Negotiated one million dollar write down. Created report to track both receiving and shipments for buyers to better evaluate stock position. Negotiated special returns with supplies. Kept excess and bad inventory below 5%.

• Purchasing Agent

  Roche Diagnostics

  (Public Company; 10,001 or more employees; ROG.VX; Pharmaceuticals industry)

  April 2004 — May 2006 (2 years 2 months)

  Handling all promotional purchasing; Generate cost-efficient and cost control strategies; Responding to
  requests for special inquiries and information; Investigating and resolving account discrepancies;
  Controlling cost by sourcing alternate vendors; Arranging for rush and special deliveries; Expediting
  orders; Process vendor orders and negotiate pricing; Handle negotiations with suppliers & any conflicts or
  questions relating to price, delivery & quality; Develops additional sources of supply for strategic
  commodities

• Asset Manager (Buyer)

  Future Electronics

  (Privately Held; 5001-10,000 employees; Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing industry)

  January 1999 — April 2004 (5 years 4 months)

  Responsible for the procurement of parts and supplies for new and existing products; Act as primary contact with suppliers, internal and external customers to facilitate problem resolution for assigned material; Responsible for training new and existing buyers; Work with vendors to develop inventory programs. Accomplishment
  Negotiated one million dollar write down. Created report to track both receiving and shipments for buyers to better evaluate stock position. Negotiated special returns with supplies. Kept excess and bad inventory below 5%.

• Buyer

  CanWel distribution

  (Pharmaceuticals industry)

  January 1996 — January 1998 (2 years 1 month)

  Source and negotiate cost; Review line fill reports and source new, alternative and substitute product and/
  or vendor where primary source cannot fulfill; Determine material requirements and maintain inventory.
  Accomplishment
  Conceived report to out-line shipment cost by item which reduced man-hours and improved accuracy.

Patrick Chabot’s Education

• Bishop's University

  B.A. , Psychology , 1991 — 1994

  Activities and Societies:

  Intramural sports team, psychology club member, InterVarsity Soccer.

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