Emad Zbeidi, pmp
** ********** *** ** ( CALGARY, ALBERTA T3J 1X6
**********@*****.*** ( 403-***-****
Procurement Professional
SUMMARY
Buyer with more than 4 years of broad experience in EPC companies and
Project Management. Proven track record of developing and implementing
creative commercial strategies and adopting the latest techniques and
technology for major projects located in extreme environmental conditions.
Self-motivated, hardworking professional with demonstrable ability to work
in a team environment or independently with minimal management oversight.
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PROFESSIONAL PROFILE
< Experience issuing Request For Quotations, evaluated commercial bids,
followed-up with bidders to get offers before or with-in the due date,
negotiated terms & conditions, prepared letter of recommendation and
issued purchase orders. Managed frequent interaction, monitored vendor
performance, coordinated vendor meetings and prepared kick-off meetings.
< Manage collaboration with cross-functional team members to ensure
compliance with engineering requirements and technical specifications.
< Knowledge of engineering and design methodologies.
< Well versed in the entire procurement process, including Quality
Management, inspection, acceptance testing and site commissioning
assistance.
CAREER PATH
Grip Contracting, Calgary, Alberta
Current position
Buyer
Charged with managing detailed procurement of the materials required at
site.
IBDAA Investment
Buyer /Project Coordinator
2008 - 2012
< Worked at IBDAA Investment LLC, the owner of a large construction project
which was contracted to an EPC company. As a buyer I was responsible for
purchasing all materials required by the engineering department.
< Managed aspects of the project scope, time, budget and quality in
collaboration with senior managers
< Negotiated and handled suppliers and subcontractors issues
< Ensured the materials purchased at lowest cost, in specified quality,
within specified time
< Performed calendar management, budget reporting and risk tracking
< Identified resource requirements, assigned tasks and coordinated staff
to ensure successful completion of the project
< Inspired company officials to adopt project management methodology
through presentations and lecturing
< Communicated intensively with clients, sub-contractors and vendors to
establish effective working relationships vital to the success of the
project
< Supervised 15+ contractors, as well as several tradespeople, including
welders, electricians, plumbers, carpenters and concrete pouring staff
< Performed quality assurance/control, recorded results and recommended
changes as necessary
EDUCATION & CERTIFICATION
PMP Project Management Professional Certificate 2012
Project Management Institute
Bachelor of Arts - English Literature 2009
Damascus University - Damascus, Syria