Gajanan Pujar
Victoria,BC
Summary
Accomplished Procurement Specialist with expertise from BC Public Service Agency, adept in stakeholder management and government procurement policies. Successfully completed complex procurements, enhancing compliance and efficiency. Proven ability in effective communication, using modern procurement tools, and mentoring new staff.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Procurement Specialist
BC Public Service Agency
10.2019 - Current
- Providing expert advice to clients throughout the procurement life cycle, including guidance on procurement approaches, risk mitigation strategies, evaluation frameworks, and vendor communication.
- Preparing, issuing, and managing formal procurement documentation such as RFPs and negotiated RFPs, and facilitating evaluation processes and vendor debriefs for complex and high-risk projects.
- Collaborating with multiple stakeholders, including legal counsel, to support the planning, development, and execution of complex procurements.
- Ensuring procurements are compliant with the public procurement policy and Government procurement practices.
- Providing mentoring, and technical support to new staff engaged in procurement activities.
SAP Consultant
Novigo
05.2018 - 10.2019
- Supported implementation of SAP TM module, optimized business processes and enhanced system efficiency.
- Conducted system testing and validation, ensuring accuracy and compliance with project standards.
- Developed detailed training guides and trained end-users on SAP functionalities, improving user adoption and operational effectiveness.
Education
Master of Science - Supply Chain Management
Washington University in St. Louis
St. Louis, USA12-2017
Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering
Anna University
Chennai, India08-2012
Skills
- Project and stakeholder management
- Effective communication
- Government procurement policies and procedures
- MS Tools including MS Excel and MS Project
Timeline
Procurement Specialist
BC Public Service Agency
10.2019 - Current
SAP Consultant
Novigo
05.2018 - 10.2019
Master of Science - Supply Chain Management
Washington University in St. Louis
Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering
Anna University