Farahnaz Memarpour

Procurement Lead
Aecon Group Inc. Toronto, ON
2020-11/2022
Managed procurement activities for multiple projects
Developed and implemented procurement strategies and policies that aligned with company’s goals and objectives.
Recommended and assisted in process improvement implementation.
Monitored KPI and took corrective actions when necessary.
Developed and maintained procurement metrics to measure performance to ensure quality and compliance are met.
Worked with cross-functional teams including business procurement managers and partners to identify procurement needs.
Ensured compliance with procurement policies and procedures.

Sourced and selected vendors based on their capabilities, performance, and price competitiveness.
Negotiated contracts, lead times, and payment terms with suppliers to ensure optimal pricing and delivery schedules.
Managed supplier performance through regular communication, performance metrics, and timely resolution of issues
Worked closely with cross-functional teams including engineering, operations, and quality to ensure timely and accurate delivery of materials.
Maintained accurate records of procurement activities including purchase orders, invoices and delivery schedules.
Conducted market research to identify potential new suppliers and maintained knowledge of industry trends and pricing.
Assisted in developing and executing procurement strategies to meet business requirements while maintained cost efficiency and quality standards.
Managed inventory levels to identify potential bottlenecks and implement solution to improve efficiency.
Developed RFx documents, evaluated and selected the right vendor to meet the project requirements