Qualifications

Experienced analytical contract and purchasing specialist, with a track record of success in drafting, evaluation, negotiation, implementation, and administration of contracts and agreements. Possess solid process skill in project and contract management and conducting activities to ensure major project milestones are completed on time and on budget.

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

Hudson’s Bay 2016 – 2017

Hudson’s Bay is a department store retailers.

Sales Representative

Define strategy and business plan for the counter to drive sales during low volume periods.

Ensure all company policies and procedures are communicated appropriately and followed by all store associates.

Provide personalized service by consultatively suggesting products that meet customer’s needs, and outline benefits of products to customer.

Provide information regarding each product and any discount offers associated with it.

Develop and maintain relationships with prospective and existing clients.

Plan events for the counter that tie in with current trends.

Process payments of cash, credit cards, foreign currency, and traveler’s checks.

HUAWEI Technologies Co., 2011 – 2015 Huawei is a global leader in ICT solutions.

Contract Specialist

Lead and facilitate the complete procurement process including support for the statement of work, drafting, communication with bidders, evaluation debriefing, pricing/contract negotiation and PO issuance with focus on RFQ and RFP including warranties, licenses and support, renewals.

Managed the entire contract life cycle from creation down to execution and closing. Worked with the procurement, legal, supply chain, finance, taxation and external vendors to provide contract expertise for, and ownership of, the development and management of Huawei contracts.

Established and negotiated changes to the contracts with the vendors, and managed the overall vendor performance from inception to end-of-contract life.

Liaised with accounts payable department to ensure accurate and timely payment of invoices as necessary for the business with the supplier.

Arranged for timely delivery of supply and services, receive and inspect shipments to verify completeness and quality of supplies.

Monitored, managed and closed the risks identified in the presales stage.

Negotiated on the contract closure conditions, drafted the closure plan and followed its implementation, started the closure process and accelerated the payment collection.

SKEME Co., subsidiary of PAMA 2002 – 2011

SKEME is a global specialist in selling European production machinery.

Purchasing Specialist (2005-2011)

Managed the proposal process from start-to-finish to ensure a top-quality, competitive and winning response to comprehensive RFPs, RFIs, RFQs and related documents.

Prepared purchase orders and placed orders ensuring compliance with current purchase specifications and policies.

Contacted suppliers regarding errors in partial or duplicate shipments, prices, and substitutions.

Monitored and maintained inventory levels where required and ensure items are ordered in advance and available when needed.

Cooperated with accounts payables to solve and process all vendor returns and invoice problems.

Compiled data from vendor invoices and supporting documents to verify accuracy of billing data and to ensure receipt of items ordered.

Compiled data to generate weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual reports to be used for cost-saving initiatives.

Office Administrator (2002 – 2005)

Managed project and program information, including data base and filing, as well as archiving.

Led and developed an effective team through communication, performance management, development plans and reward/recognition practices.

Coordinated with travel agent to prepare air tickets, hotel reservation.

Coordinated seminars, exhibitions and related advertising needs, provided promotional accessories.

Maintained office supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed supplies; evaluating new office products; placing and expediting orders for supplies; verifying receipt of supplies.

Took care of accounting tasks, including monthly payment, funds, and sundry charges, also, Completed and submitted expenses.

Experience prior to 2002

BESTCo, leading power companies for UPS, Sales assistant 1999 – 2002

EDUCATION

Azad University, Tehran 1999

Major: BSc Degree in Business Administration

BCIT, Burnaby 2015

Production and Inventory Management (CPIM) at BCIT

University of Toronto

Principles of Operation & Supply Chain Management 2017

Professional development

Contract Review Process Training Oct 2012

Contract Quality Management method May 2013

Contract management execution Nov 2012

Engineering Delivery Knowledge Training June 2013

Engineering Delivery Knowledge Training June 2013

Contract Handshake Aug 2013

Manage contract execution process Dec 2012

Contract negotiation skills Sep 2013

Manage authorization and execution process Jan 2013

Standard operation procedure Oct 2013

Manage opportunity process Feb 2013

Network Topology Nov 2013

Contract analysis April 2013

AMS business introduction Dec 2013

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