Amal MacPhail

Procurement, strategic sourcing and vendor management professional with hands-on experience in supplier evaluation, international sourcing, purchasing, commercial negotiation and supplier relationship management. Founder and President of Amalgamations Ltd., managing procurement across Canada, China, Portugal and Italy for interior design and architectural projects. Managed six-figure procurement spend and achieved cost savings of up to 35% through competitive sourcing and supplier negotiation.

Earlier experience spans purchasing, financial administration, supplier development, client relationship management and marketing. Fluent in English, French and Arabic.

Founder & President | Strategic Sourcing & Procurement at Amalgamations Ltd. (2022-03 – Present)

• Founded an independent sourcing and procurement company supporting interior design and architectural projects.
• Manage international sourcing of furniture, lighting, natural stone, décor and architectural materials.
• Source, evaluate and negotiate with suppliers across Canada, China, Portugal and Italy.
• Managed six-figure international procurement spend across multiple product categories and global suppliers, achieving cost savings of up to 35% through competitive sourcing and supplier negotiation.
• Manage supplier selection, quotations, pricing negotiations, purchasing and order follow-up.
• Coordinate with design stakeholders to meet project specifications, quality standards, budgets and timelines.

Purchasing & Business Development Consultant at International Designer (2017-07 – 2022-08)

Freelance / Hybrid

• Supported the company's development following its launch in Miami.
• Identified and contacted potential suppliers for furniture, décor and design-related products.
• Assisted with purchasing activities, supplier communications and product sourcing.
• Developed and maintained relationships with prospective and existing clients.
• Supported business development through client outreach and relationship management.
• Coordinated between suppliers and clients to help meet project requirements.

Purchaser & Finance Administrator at Harmony Logistics Inc. (2007-09 – 2014-03)

• Managed purchasing, financial administration, invoicing and budget tracking within a logistics environment.
• Coordinated procurement activities and supplier communications to support operational requirements.
• Oversaw six-figure annual purchasing volumes and supported cost control through supplier negotiation and optimization.
• Collaborated across functions to improve cost visibility, financial accuracy and operational efficiency.

Marketing Manager at Boomerang Communication (2000-06 – 2007-03)

• Supported growth and market expansion initiatives in a competitive business environment.
• Developed go-to-market approaches aligned with revenue objectives and customer acquisition.
• Contributed to positioning, client retention, market analysis and performance monitoring.

Maîtrise d'Économie et Gestion in Economics and Management – Université Grenoble II (1993)