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Our Board of Directors Dedication. Expertise. Passion. Meet Octo Purchasing Group 's inspiring Board of Directors, and you’ll see why we are aiming high. Our Board members all have an excellent track record of success in their respective business environments. Together, they bring a collective and collaborative business perspective that helps us achieve our mission. Our Board members are committed to providing strategic guidance and oversight and share a long-term vision of Octo Purchasing Group . President Paul Blaik Independent Mechanical Supply Inc. Vice President Brahm Swirsky Next Supply Vice President Laurent Houle J.U.Houle Ltée Secretary Mike Fulton Near North Supply Inc. Vice President Roger Carson Carson Supply Vice President Martin Ménard Évolution Distribution Treasurer Jamie Hutt-Semple Kerr Control Limited Vice President Mireille Gauthier Les Produits BCM Ltée Vice President Dave Englehutt The Master Group

Added Value Services At Octo Purchasing Group, we are constantly working to provide our members with the best possible services. That's why we develop partnerships with other companies to offer new and exciting services that will enhance your membership even further. Octo University Investment in knowledge pays the best interest Gain access to a variety of industry specific courses featuring product and brand training from Octo suppliers. Sign up or login to get started today. Octo University Economic Drivers Explore interactive charts and export data to stay updated on commodity price movements. Please note that this is a member exclusive service. Visit our page by clicking here. Economic Drivers Digital Buyers Guide Discover Octo 's Digital Buyers Guide showcasing suppliers' product line and sale network details, all in a concise two-page line card format. At the moment, the Guide only includes Industrial Safety and Tools Suppliers. Please note that this is a member exclusive service. Visit our page by clicking here. Digital Buyers Guide

Administration Octo's team consists of 12 permanent employees who manage the following administrative tasks: Processing rebates twice a month. Producing several individual reports for all members monthly. Keeping your business information confidential and not sharing it with other members. Providing suppliers' individual programs and condensed rebate documentation. Preparing all negotiation review meetings and general assemblies. Hosting and organizing the two general assemblies. Conducting and organizing 4 to 6 Executive Board conference calls annually. Recruiting new members on a continual basis. Basics The Octo Purchasing Group does not interfere with the daily operations of its members. Each member maintains their autonomy. You negotiate your day-to-day acquisition costs. All members pay the same fees. Each member has an equal voting right. Committees handle negotiations, not the largest member. Finances No capital is required for bank guarantees, bonds, or letters of credit. To ensure the well-being of all members, financial statements are sent directly to an external auditor annually in complete confidentiality. Financial health of our members is monitored by our corporate standard ratios. Marketing Enhancing your existing communication network with Octo’s members and suppliers. Receiving constant industry updates and notifications. Accessing an efficient and varied communication system, including private and secure website access. Learning about your competition, both internal and external. Establishing or re-establishing links between suppliers and members. Interfacing, networking, and exchanging best practices with other members and vendors. Guidelines Transferring purchase volumes towards supportive Octo vendors is encouraged and beneficial. Honoring the terms afforded to Octo by its suppliers, as image and credibility are very important to Octo members. Undertaking to keep all components of Octo’s rebate book, including negotiation documents, agreements with suppliers, and membership, confidential. Sending financial statements to Octo's auditor annually to ensure membership stability and reliability. Attending Octo’s general meetings. Purchasing Maintaining your established relationships with your suppliers. Preserving your buying autonomy. Adding to your sourcing opportunities. Participating in bulk buy opportunities and group buys. Accessing multiple monthly promotions offered by suppliers. Benefiting from collective buying volumes to maximize day-to-day pricing. Reducing transportation costs by pooling with other members to get the best pricing level and pre-paid (PPD) shipments. Taking advantage of buy/sell opportunities within the group. Moving, selling, or trading surplus or dead inventory in other territories or regions.

Our Members Our independent members shine in product distribution, displaying exceptional expertise and performance. They navigate distribution channels adeptly, ensuring timely deliveries and efficient inventory management. With a focus on customer satisfaction and leveraging their industry networks, they consistently exceed expectations, delivering excellence throughout the supply chain.

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