Procurement Leader: Contracts, Sourcing, Compliance

Jason Dehghan, MBA, CIPM

Edmonton, Alberta

********@********.*** 647-***-****

Professional Summary

Procurement and Contract Management professional with over 10 years of progressive experience leading competitive sourcing initiatives, contract lifecycle management, and multi-site vendor coordination. Extensive expertise in RFP administration, supplier evaluation, financial analysis, and compliance-driven procurement. Proven ability to manage high-value service contracts across geographically dispersed operations while ensuring governance, transparency, and cost optimization. Skilled in stakeholder engagement, risk mitigation, and policy-aligned procurement practices. Experience operating within structured procurement frameworks requiring documentation transparency and audit readiness.

Core Competencies

• Public & Competitive Procurement (RFP, RFQ, Tendering)

• Contract Lifecycle Management

• Service Contract Administration

• Vendor Performance Monitoring

• Cost & Financial Analysis

• Risk Assessment & Mitigation

• Policy & Compliance Governance

• Multi-Site Stakeholder Coordination

• Procurement Documentation & Audit Readiness

• Oracle ERP Systems & Advanced Excel Reporting

Professional Experience

Procurement Specialist The Brick – Edmonton, AB Jan 2024 – Present

• Lead end-to-end competitive procurement processes for national service contracts supporting 160+ retail locations and 7 distribution centres across Canada.

• Administer RFPs, RFQs, and tender evaluations for janitorial, HVAC, waste management, landscaping, and security services, ensuring transparent evaluation and defensible award recommendations.

• Oversee full contract lifecycle including drafting, amendments, renewals, compliance monitoring, and supplier performance reviews.

• Conduct financial analysis and cost benchmarking, achieving approximately $280,000 in annual savings through structured sourcing and negotiation strategies.

• Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to define service requirements and ensure contractual alignment with operational needs.

• Maintain procurement documentation in accordance with governance standards and internal audit requirements.

• Utilize Oracle ERP to track contract expenditures, manage supplier records, and generate financial reporting.

Procurement Manager Negarfan Digital Printing Jun 2021 – Nov 2023

• Managed procurement of capital equipment, consumables, and service contracts, ensuring supplier compliance with contractual obligations.

• Negotiated supplier agreements to optimize pricing structures and mitigate supply chain risks.

• Conducted supplier due diligence and performance assessments to ensure service continuity and quality standards.

• Developed procurement strategies aligned with organizational budgetary frameworks and operational planning.

Procurement Specialist Negarfan Digital Printing Jul 2013 – Jan 2019

• Led international supplier sourcing initiatives and evaluated proposals based on cost, reliability, and service capability.

• Conducted market analysis to inform pricing strategy and contract negotiations.

• Streamlined procurement documentation processes to improve oversight and reporting accuracy.

Insurance Advisor TD Insurance Jan 2020 – May 2021

• Assessed risk profiles and ensured compliance with underwriting standards while maintaining detailed regulatory documentation.

Education & Certifications

• MBA – University of New Brunswick

• Master of Business Science – Multimedia University

• Bachelor of Engineering

• Certified International Procurement Manager (CIPM)

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