Mavis Lambert

Highly motivated parts and procurement manager with over 25 years of experience in the transportation and manufacturing industry. Strong leadership, and teamwork skills along with excellent organization. Meticulous and detail-oriented individual with strong problem-solving abilities. Has successfully managed parts departments, including transitions across legacy companies and switchovers. Has planned and implemented successful initiatives within companies.

Parts Manager at TEN Leasing Canada (Transportation Equipment Network) (2017-04 – 2025-03)

• Controlled branch inventory levels
• Overseen parts department and parts technicians
• Negotiated with national parts suppliers for the company's unified pricing across the coast
• Monitored inventory flow, parts turnover and stock levels
• Ensured the work environment/ parts room was safe and well organized at all times
• Maintained good communication and relationships with all local and national suppliers
• Achieved long service award and dedication/appreciation award

Procurement Manager at Stargate Manufacturing INC. (2015-05 – 2017-04)

• Negotiated numerous major contracts on various products to secure the best cost-effective pricing
• Developed and implemented various procurement programs to ensure consistency
• Identified, evaluated, and negotiated with multiple suppliers to ensure the best pricing was achieved
• Controlled/responsible for DCI (Departmental-Continual-Improvement) and inventory control
• Negotiated and secured rebate terms with suppliers/commercial companies
• Overseen supplier debt and credit interactions/ notes and provided when necessary
• Generated/ forecasted company trends and buying patterns to re-evaluate needs and address them as necessary

Purchasing Manager at Metrican Manufacturing (2009-11 – 2015-05)

• Acquired quotes, negotiated, and secured costing and contracts with various suppliers on various materials to ensure and secure the best pricing
• Oversaw and managed staff to ensure an organized and well-communicated environment
• Negotiated and handled rebate programs with suppliers
• Monitored and completed all ordering, purchasing and receiving of materials
• Handled purchase orders, invoicing and credits

Legal Administrative Diploma

Executive Secretary Diploma