~  Seeking opportunity as Procurement Specialist C Information Technology with Metrolinx; desire to continue supporting company through exceptional purchasing background, proven dedication and loyalty, and exemplary talents in contract development. ~

 

 

         Offer 10 years experience in purchasing, inventory control, supply chain/vendor management, budget administration, forecasting, and logistics.

         Advanced knowledge and expertise in preparing tenders and procurement documentation.

         Reliably ensure fairness of tendering process in accordance with all applicable laws and corporate policy.

         Proactively analyze, anticipate and appropriately respond to market conditions and trends.

         Highly respected for strong negotiating, planning, analytical and critical thinking abilities.

 

 

Metrolinx, 2007 to Present

Contract Tendering Officer

         Seamlessly coordinate procurement document packages for contracts encompassing design-builds, public/invitational tenders, Request for Proposals (RFPs), pre-qualifications, and Request to Qualify/Quote (RFQs).

         Proficiently steer procurement process for primarily construction projects and consultant assignments.

         Analyze tender bids and serve as GO Transit s liaison with bidders to effectively and efficiently coordinate communications and information flow between client groups and bidders.

         Orchestrate evaluation process for RFP, pre-qualifications, and RFQ process.

         Appropriately respond to tender inquiries and non-responsive or disqualified bids.

         Comply with applicable laws and corporate polices and procedures to ensure best value.

         Effectively liaise between client groups and bidders during tenders and conduct in-depth post-opening administrative reviews.

         Oversee site visits, bidders conferences, presentations, and consensus meetings.

         Appreciated for swiftly rectifying vendor problems on behalf of corporation.

 

Giffels Associates, Toronto, ON            , 2006 to 2007 

Purchasing Coordinator C GO Trip Project

         Accurately prepared and compiled tenders, contracts and purchasing documentation.

         Practiced diligent follow-up with clients to monitor and expedite contract progress.

         Maintained up-to-date procurement files and database.

         Facilitated timely renewal of insurance and contract security documentation.

 

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Professional Experience continued

 

Patheon, Mississauga, ON, 2003 to 2006

Purchasing Coordinator

         Spearheaded procurement operations for Canada's largest custom pharmaceutical company.

         Held accountability for $5M operating budget and promoted to Lead Purchaser after only 10 months based on remarkable performance.

         Applied dynamic leadership talents toward mentoring, motivating and directing five Inventory staff members.

         Researched, sourced, evaluated and selected suppliers based on cost, reliability, quality, and responsiveness.

         Maintained extensive supplier database and exercised strong attention to detail in monitoring shipments, identifying and resolving supplier invoice/payment issues, and consistently achieving budget compliance.

         Streamlined daily procurement operations, met all fiscal goals, and elevated profit margins.

 

                   

 

Prior Background:

 

Buyer, Sobie's Servicenter, Willowdale, ON

 

Buyer, Shimadzu Medical Instruments, Tianjin, China

 

Marketing Coordinator, United Plumbing Technologies, Newington, CT

 

 

Master of Business Administration

University of New Haven, West Haven, CT

 

Bachelor of Economics

Tianjin Institute of Finance and Economics, Tianjin, China

 

 

Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Access, Excel), Lotus 1-2-3