Vendor Management & Procurement Analyst

• May 2023 - Present

Procurement & Vendor Management | HuLRT Project

• Apr 2020 - Apr 2023

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Launch Manager

• Sep 2019 - Jan 2020

Project Manager

• Jan 2017 - Apr 2019

Responsible for various aspects of industrial-build projects for the design, manufacture and supply of Mine Air Heating and Ventilation equipment from receipt of order to site installation coordination and warranty. Most notable projects included Agnico Eagle’s Meliadine Division Gold Mine in Nunavut Territory and Rio Tinto’s Oyu Tolgoi Copper-Gold Mine in the Southern Gobi Desert, Mongolia. Responsible for various aspects of industrial-build projects for the design, manufacture and supply of Mine Air Heating and Ventilation equipment from receipt of order to site installation coordination and warranty. Most notable projects included Agnico Eagle’s Meliadine Division Gold Mine in Nunavut Territory and Rio Tinto’s Oyu Tolgoi Copper-Gold Mine in the Southern Gobi Desert, Mongolia.

Owner/Operator

• Apr 2012 - Nov 2016

Founded and managed all day-to-day operations of a small local tour agency. • Planned, executed, and coordinated personally customized itineraries by leveraging local expertise and established local relationships to enhance clients’ wine country experiences. • Built successful and profitable relationships with clients based on excellent customer service, understanding and assessing client needs. • Grew customer base by 45% during the year 2015 through social media marketing platforms, by using close collaboration, effective communication, and acting as a liaison between clients and local businesses; built a strong reputation for offering reliable and knowledgeable services. Show less

Project Expeditor

• Oct 2011 - Sep 2013

Expedited completion and delivery of equipment and materials, installation services related to civil, mechanical, structural steel, piping, valves, electrical and instrumentation engineering packages to purchase order and contract agreements while working on the SaskPower Boundary Dam Carbon Capture Project in Saskatchewan. • Monitored supplier progress, engineering, acquisition, and manufacturing and reported the status of activities. • Monitored the assembly, testing and shipment materials, and equipment. • Evaluated and reported supplier performance and assisted in the selection of suppliers for inclusion in bidder’s lists. • Build strong and productive relationships with vendors to ensure timelines were met. • Coordinated with contract suppliers and sub-suppliers on required delivery dates; ensured open records were closed on both sides and that SmartPlant Materials accurately reflected transactions. • Identified problem areas, initiated and recommended corrective action. • Tracked material and equipment requirements for construction; prepared material receiving reports; prepared shipment authorization and tracked shipments. • Adhered to established policies and procedures. • Issued shipping releases and consolidated against receiving reports from the Jobsite and resolved overages, shortages, and damage issues. • Initiated insurance claims. Show less

Buyer & Expeditor

• Jan 2008 - Mar 2010

Procurement Buyer

• 2006 - 2007

• Prepared and issued RFQs to qualified suppliers for both corporate and project-related work for the Oil & Gas industry • Prepared bidders list for Purchase Order Packages, RFQs, and commercial evaluations. • Received and transmitted all communications to and from bidders. • Chaired bid clarification and pre-award meetings as required with suppliers. • Prepared joint technical/commercial recommendations for commitment. • Prepared and executed Purchase Orders. • Monitored and expedited supplier data and drawings submissions. • Co-ordinated inspection of vendor manufactured equipment and shipping logistics. • Reviewed export packing requirements and documentation with the in-house freight forwarder. Show less

Project Coordinator

• Mar 2004 - Oct 2006