Greta Todorova, MBA, SCMP

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Toronto, Ontario, Canada M6K 2G4

Home phone: 647-***-****

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PROFILE

Multi-lingual Supply Chain and Project Management professional with more than 19 years of extensive international experience. Customer focused with demonstrated abilities to achieve quality and customer satisfaction standards, consistently exceeding margin enhancement objectives, mitigate business risk and ensure ongoing improvement.

Leadership - Cost Containment - Risk Management - Strategic Sourcing - Process Improvement - Relationship Building – Multi-Million Dollar Contracts – Multi-Billion EPCM Project Experience - Project Management - Planning - Negotiations - Contract Administration - Vendor Monitoring and Performance Management - Financial / Business Analysis - Supplier Relationship Management - Quality Improvement - Policy and Procedure Development and Implementation – Consulting – Employee Mentor and Development – Bilingual

Procurement Manager 2023 - current

Systra Canada, Toronto, ON, Canada - https://www.systra.com/canada/

Part of the Delivery Partner team for $15B Subway Extensions program including the Yonge North Subway Extension and the Scarborough Subway Extension projects by Metrolinx.

Work with multiple stakeholders (Metrolinx, Infrastructure Ontario and Dev Co) in the implementation, deployment and administration of program procurement initiatives.

Collaborate with cross-functional and inter-company teams and build relationships across multiple functions to ensure that project procurement is performed in conformance with the requirements of the client and project timelines.

Secure the best value from the supply chain.

Collaborate with project stakeholders to award procurement packages.

Make sure the correct terms and conditions are issued to the supply chain.

Ensure the Dev Co is compliant against the tendering rules included in the contract.

Identify, address and manage project and supply chain delivery issues.

Monitor budgets and costs.

Participate in staffing and training/coaching of Procurement resources.

College Professor 2022 – current

Cestar College, Toronto, ON, Canada – https://www.cestarcollege.com/

Purchasing; Operations Management; Supply Chain Case Studies; Logistics - Warehousing and Distribution; and Network Design and Planning courses

College Professor 2020 – 2022

Toronto Business College, Toronto, ON, Canada – https://www.tbcollege.com/

Principles of Buying; Procurement, Supply and Contracts; Project Management; Basics of Supply Chain Management, Business Math; Business Analytics & Data Strategy; SAP Procurement and SAP Inventory Management courses

Procurement Manager 2017 –2018

Acciona Infrastructure, Toronto, ON, Canada – Construction Industry – www.acciona.com

Assess requirements of the business and develop solutions, while mitigating procurement-related risks.

Responsible for the sourcing strategy development process

Manage, sourcing, competitive bid processes and supplier evaluations of subcontractors services, general and specialized equipment

Determine and negotiate contract terms and conditions for supplier contracts

Work closely with international cross-functional and inter-company teams

Manager, Procurement 2014 – 2014

CBRE, Toronto, ON, Canada – Real Estate Management Industry – www.cbre.com

Work in collaboration with client, internal teams, existing suppliers and new suppliers to develop and implement best in class sourcing and vendor management practices and solutions, that will enable sustainable value by optimizing solutions, contracts and supplier management, while mitigating supply-related risks

Manage cross-functional teams from 3 to 15 people

Lead competitive bid processes, supplier evaluations, contract negotiations, and other relevant sourcing, pre-sourcing and post-sourcing activities

Monitor and manage suppliers’ performance

Interface with stakeholders at all levels across the organization, client, subject matter experts, other members of strategic sourcing team and suppliers to successfully complete procurement initiatives

Manager, Material Management 2011 – 2012

Fluor Corporation, Toronto, ON, Canada - Construction Industry - www.fluor.com

Manage materials and services procurement for the rail portion of RioTinto Simandou 22 billion dollar EPCM project for construction of 700km rail road, port and mine in Africa at the best possible cost consistent with accepted standards of quality and service within the project budget and established time frames.

Lead international cross-functional and inter-company teams composed of 10 - 20 professionals from client’s, Fluor’s and subcontractor’s organisations

Manage, negotiate and agree multi-million dollar contracts

Collaboration across different companies and teams at different geographical locations in North America, Europe, Africa, Australia and China

Establish and implement sourcing strategies

Lead the vendor pre-qualification, preparation of the tender documentations, analysis and evaluation of the bidders’ proposals

Direct and coordinate procurement activities with client, international cross-functional teams and suppliers. Collaborate with the client and other departments to leverage cost, design and quality, as well as to manage risk

Drive cost reductions through effective sourcing, contract administration, standardization of materials and value analysis

Develop, maintain and enhance purchasing instructions, policies, and procedures

Procurement/Product Manager 2009 – 2010

Oil-Dri Corporation of America, Montreal, QC, Canada - Mining Industry - www.oildri.com

Manage key supplier relationships, develop and implement sourcing strategies

Identify and drive cost reductions, supplier consolidation, service delivery improvements, process efficiencies and standardisation across the organization

Work on various programs and projects for which 5% to 30% cost savings were achieved

Lead international and cross-functional teams composed of between 3 and 12 members

In charge of bid documentation development, supplier proposals evaluation, negotiation of vendor agreements and supplier performance management

Closely involved in the corporate and local procurement risk management programs

Ensure full compliance with purchasing policies, procedures and standards, ethical practices, and adherence to relevant laws and regulations

Establish, monitor and control departmental budget, schedules, performance and training

Policy and procedure development

Buyer 2005 – 2008

GATX Rail Canada Corporation - Montreal, QC, Canada – Rail Transportation Industry - http://www.gatx.com

Build and support ongoing relationship with critical suppliers

Work on new product supplier selection and supplier consolidation

Evaluate bids, manage, negotiate and agree contracts

Actively participates in the resolution of complex procurement and logistics issues

Provide purchasing support to cross-functional project teams and teamwork activities

Supply Chain Management Consultant 2004

Exel Globe Logistics (CA) Inc – Montreal, QC, Canada - Transportation and Logistics Industry- http://www.exel.com

Work with the client to ascertain the scope of the project

Perform quantitative and qualitative data and business process analysis

Develop solutions to improve business and solve problems

Project Manager 1994 – 2002

ACSIOR – Sofia, Bulgaria - IT Industry - www.acsior.com

Manage large and complex IT system integration projects for governmental, Fortune 100, Fortune 500, industrial, educational and non-profit clients

Lead up to 25 member cross-functional and inter-company teams

Involved in sourcing strategy development process, supplier and subcontractor selection

Lead supplier and customer negotiations;

Responsible for project budgets control, project schedule management, risk management, performance tracking and analysis

Manage communication with senior management, customers, partners and subcontractors

Provide leadership, direction, guidance, information, support and training to the client, top management, team members and vendors

EDUCATION

Supply Chain Management Professional (S.C.M.P.)

Supply Chain Management Association (SCMA) of Canada

Master of Business Administration (MBA)

HEC Montréal, QC, Canada

Master’s Degree in Electronic Engineering

Technical University, Sofia, Bulgaria

Graduate Diploma in International Business

Technical University, Sofia, Bulgaria

Adult Education/Staff Training Certificate

Seneca College, Toronto, ON, Canada

LANGUAGE KNOWLEDGE

English, French, Russian and Bulgarian

COMPUTER SKILLS

Applications: SAP, AS/400, MS Word, MS Excel, Power Point, Lotus Notes, MS Outlook

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