Mollify Selva

Senior Procurement and Supply Chain leader with 28 years of Canadian manufacturing experience across strategic sourcing, global procurement, supplier negotiations, cost optimization, working capital, international logistics and customs/brokerage coordination.

I began my career in a junior purchasing role and progressed to North American Regional Sourcing Manager and ultimately Director of Purchasing. I have managed complex procurement portfolios of $50M+ annually across polyurethane chemicals, plastics, fiber, packaging, logistics and corporate services.

My approach to procurement goes beyond negotiating price. I evaluate the complete commercial picture—total landed cost, payment terms, inventory, working capital, logistics, customs, operational requirements, risk and continuity of supply.

Career highlights include

• Delivered approximately $6M in documented first-year procurement savings after joining Domfoam in 2023.
• Reduced the purchase price of a critical polyurethane raw material from approximately $1.52/lb to $0.65/lb within eight months—a 57% reduction.
• Improved payment terms from approximately 30 to 60 days across ~$16M in annual supplier spend, strengthening working-capital flexibility.
• During COVID-related North American raw-material shortages, developed five alternative suppliers in China, helping maintain critical material availability and manufacturing continuity.
• Built global sourcing relationships across China, Vietnam, South Korea, India, Sri Lanka, the Netherlands and the United States.
• Developed an international chemical transloading strategy integrating offshore sourcing, ocean freight, customs/brokerage, port logistics, temperature-controlled transloading and final bulk delivery while improving logistics economics and working capital.

I believe procurement performance should be measurable. I establish baseline pricing and track actual purchase costs against material consumption, providing a transparent view of savings, market movements and procurement’s financial contribution.

My experience combines strategic procurement leadership with hands-on knowledge of manufacturing, international logistics, customs, supplier markets, working capital and supply-chain problem solving.

I am exploring Director-level Procurement, Purchasing and Supply Chain opportunities where I can improve cost competitiveness, working capital, supply security and operational performance.

Domfoam Inc Jan-2023-Oct-2026 Director of Purchasing

Led strategic procurement and supply-chain activities across polyurethane chemicals, plastics and other manufacturing requirements, managing approximately $15M-$20M in annual purchasing.

• Delivered approximately $6M in documented procurement savings in the first year, measured using actual material consumption and purchase-price improvements.
• Reduced polyol pricing from approximately $1.52/lb to $0.85/lb within three months and to approximately $0.65/lb within eight months, an overall reduction of approximately 57%.
• Expanded supplier competition and international sourcing, including supply from Wanhua, to improve raw-material economics and supply security.
• Applied a disciplined monthly savings methodology using baseline prices, actual consumption and actual purchase costs to measure procurement performance.
• Managed strategic sourcing, supplier negotiations, pricing, commercial terms, international logistics and supply-continuity requirements.
• Applied total-landed-cost analysis incorporating material price, freight, payment terms, inventory, logistics and working-capital considerations.
• Applied the IBC tote-to-tanker transloading model to offshore chemical sourcing, improving logistics economics and supporting efficient bulk chemical delivery.
• Coordinated international shipments and customs/brokerage documentation, working with suppliers, carriers and brokers to resolve border and documentation issues.

VPC Group Inc Dec-2016-Nov-2022 Director of Purchasing

Promoted to Director of Purchasing in 2016, with responsibility for strategic procurement, global sourcing, supplier negotiations, working capital and supply continuity.

• Personally managed approximately $50M+ in annual spend across chemicals, plastics, fiber, packaging, logistics and corporate services.
• Managed 30+ suppliers, including Dow, BASF and Covestro, negotiating pricing, contracts, supply commitments and commercial terms.
• Extended payment terms from approximately 30 to 60 days across ~$16M in annual spend, improving working capital and cash flow.
• During COVID-related North American shortages, developed five alternative suppliers in China, helping secure critical raw materials and maintain production.
• Sourced globally across China, Vietnam, South Korea, India, Sri Lanka, the Netherlands and the United States.
• Developed a chemical transloading strategy integrating ocean freight, customs/brokerage, port logistics, temperature-controlled transloading and bulk tanker delivery to reduce total landed cost and improve working capital.
• Coordinated customs/brokerage documentation and resolved border, tariff and shipping-documentation issues with suppliers, carriers and brokers.
• Reduced waste pickups from 3 times weekly to 1 through recycling and material recovery, lowering disposal costs and generating recovery value.

Vitafoam Products Canada May-2008-Dec-2016 Regional Sourcing Manager

Promoted to North American Regional Sourcing Manager in 2008, taking on broader responsibility for strategic sourcing, supplier negotiations and raw-material procurement supporting North American manufacturing operations.

• Managed strategic sourcing across major categories including polyurethane chemicals, plastics, fiber and other manufacturing materials.
• Developed and managed relationships with key domestic and international suppliers, negotiating pricing, commercial terms, supply commitments and lead times.
• Expanded global sourcing and evaluated alternative suppliers to improve cost competitiveness, supply security and supplier performance.
• Applied sourcing decisions based on total cost, inventory requirements, logistics, working capital and continuity of supply, rather than purchase price alone.
• Identified and implemented cost-reduction opportunities through supplier negotiations, competitive sourcing and alternative-material/supplier strategies.
• Built the strategic sourcing and commercial expertise that led to promotion to Director of Purchasing in 2016.

Vitafoam Products Canada Dec-1998-May-2008 Purchasing Agent

Joined Vitafoam in January 1999 as a Purchasing Agent, building hands-on experience in purchasing, supplier negotiations, cost analysis and raw-material sourcing within a manufacturing environment.

• Managed purchasing requirements across raw materials and operational supplies while developing strong supplier relationships.
• Identified cost-saving opportunities through price analysis, supplier negotiations and alternative sourcing.
• Developed extensive knowledge of polyurethane raw materials, manufacturing requirements and supplier markets.
• Progressively assumed greater sourcing and procurement responsibilities based on demonstrated cost savings and purchasing performance.
• Promoted to North American Regional Sourcing Manager in 2008.

Seneca College, Ontario — Supply Chain Management Certificate Courses 2007

Strategic Supply Chain Management – Sourcing, Planning, Inventory & Logistics • Strategic Procurement & Sourcing – Negotiation & Supplier Strategy • Inventory Management • Global Supply Chain Management

Bachelor's Degree – Visual Communications | University of Madras | 1994