Brenda Boak
About Brenda Boak
Brenda Boak is a Manager of Corporate Purchasing, Accounts Payable, and Admin Services at Investors Group, with over 25 years of experience in Supply Chain Logistics and Operations Management. She has previously held positions as National Purchasing Manager at Celestica and Purchasing Manager at Health Sciences Centre, and has a strong educational background in Logistics and Supply Chain Management from the University of Toronto and York University.
Current Role at Investors Group
Brenda Boak serves as the Manager of Corporate Purchasing, Accounts Payable, and Admin Services at Investors Group. She has held this position since 2016 and is based in the Winnipeg, Canada Area. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing purchasing processes and managing accounts payable functions, ensuring efficient operations within the organization.
Previous Experience at Celestica
Prior to her current role, Brenda Boak worked at Celestica as the National Purchasing Manager from 1998 to 2001. During her three years in this position, she was involved in managing purchasing strategies and supplier relationships on a national scale, contributing to the company's operational efficiency.
Experience at Health Sciences Centre
Brenda Boak served as the Purchasing Manager at Health Sciences Centre from 2011 to 2016. Over her five-year tenure in Winnipeg, Manitoba, she was responsible for overseeing purchasing operations, ensuring that the health facility had the necessary supplies and equipment to function effectively.
Educational Background in Supply Chain Management
Brenda Boak studied at the University of Toronto and York University, focusing on Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management. She completed her studies from 1990 to 1994, earning the Certified Professional Purchaser designation. Additionally, she studied Inventory Management, Supply Chain, and Transportation during the same period, achieving a Procurement Management qualification.
Expertise in Supply Chain Logistics
Brenda Boak possesses over 25 years of experience in Supply Chain Logistics and Operations Management. She has developed extensive skills in building partnerships and customer-centric relationships across all organizational levels. Her strategic thinking and entrepreneurial approach enable her to implement lean concepts and business practices effectively.