PATRICIA J. MOSER is recognized as one of the premier thought leaders and strategists in procurement and supply chain in North America. She is known for quickly and accurately assessing a client situation and providing actionable and impactful strategies for implementation.

Patricia's insight is borne from her over 20 years senior level experience in procurement and supply chain. She has a 360 degree understanding of the interrelationships required to realize successful outcomes. Patricia has an enviable track record of achievements in both her corporate executive roles and as a consultant, in a diverse number of industries, including: banking, telecommunications, technology, retail, public sector, not-for-profit, manufacturing, consumer packaged goods and healthcare.

Patricia has been quoted in numerous publications, including Fortune, HR Executive, Purchasing, Purchasing B2B, Minority Business Entrepreneur and Supply and Demand Chain Executive magazine. She has presented and written about her leading edge thinking across North America and internationally. She is a widely sought after speaker, dynamic and thought provoking and she infuses others with her enthusiasm of the future and leaves listeners highly motivated to go to the next level.

In 2005 she was recognized as the Practitioner of the Year for North America in Procurement/Supply Chain, and in 2010, 2009 and 2008 as an Executive Pro-to-Know by Supply and Demand Chain Executive Magazine.

She is also an award-winning author having co-written the book 1 Piece of Advice: Exceptional women from around the globe inspire you to unlock your potential. (www.1pieceofadvice.com)

Patricia has a passion and deep subject matter expertise in Supplier Diversity. She was Chair of the Board of the Canadian Aboriginal and Minority Supplier Council (CAMSC), as well as a presenter/workshop leader at WeConnect (association for women business owners).

Patricia's corporate career spanned a variety of industries. Her most recent corporate incarnations were as Vice President Supply Chain, Grand & Toy, Chief Procurement Officer, Rogers Communications and Vice President, Procurement Business Services, EDS (Canada, Global Automotive, US Federal Government). She holds an MBA from Concordia University, a BSc in Chemistry and a BSc in Psychology from McMaster University.

As one of Patricia's client references notes: "I would highly recommend Patricia to any organization that is looking for rapid, effective and sustainable change in Procurement and Supply Chain. She exceeds expectations."

"If you are not sitting on the leading edge, you are taking up too much room"