Jolene Lukin

Architected and deployed procurement governance structures to ensure transparency, risk mitigation, and fiscal accountability in all sourcing activities.

Executed full-cycle contract strategies for capital projects, including RFP development, vendor prequalification, scope definition, and bid evaluation protocols.

Negotiated commercial terms, achieving measurable cost efficiencies while meeting schedule, quality, and regulatory requirements.

Established vendor performance metrics and lifecycle tracking systems to identify compliance gaps and cost-saving opportunities.

Collaborated with legal, real estate, facilities, and project management teams to ensure contract alignment with strategic objectives and SLAs.

• Contributed to the development of proposal responses for new business opportunities, incorporating innovative contracting solutions that provided a competitive edge.
• Resolved contractual disputes through effective negotiation strategies, minimizing impacts on the organization''s reputation and bottom line.
• Streamlined contract processes by implementing standardized templates and procedures.

Directed sourcing initiatives across multiple categories, leveraging competitive bidding, sole-source justifications, and spend analysis to drive value.

Negotiated enhanced Agreements and contract terms that improved supplier accountability and operational efficiency.

Integrated ERP tools to streamline bid evaluation processes and post-award contract tracking.

Implemented GPS/telematics solutions for 50+ fleet assets, delivering safety measures, manage fuel and route efficiency gains.

Chaired OH&S Joint Health & Safety Committee, ensuring HSE compliance across procurement activities.

• Developed and implemented strategic purchasing procedures and control systems to reduce direct costs and carrying costs.
• Developed requests for proposal and issued requests for quotes to support sourcing efforts.
• Calculated and reported actual and projected sourcing savings by spend categories.
• Administered agreements by negotiating change orders, executing contract extensions and resolving administrative issues.

Managed procurement of materials, equipment, and spare parts, ensuring on-time delivery and alignment with project specifications.

Oversaw BOM administration and vendor expediting to maintain operational continuity.

• Led Canada-wide SCM training programs and change management initiatives for R2P transformation.

• Rolled out e-catalogue and contract automation projects, improving procurement cycle times.

• Managed vendor risk and contract performance dashboards with advanced reporting tools.

• Directed SCM governance, internal audit readiness, and compliance tracking.

Contracts Specialist Jan 2012 – Jan 2014

• Developed and executed contract strategies aligned with corporate sourcing mandates.

• Collaborated with legal, finance, and operations on procurement risk mitigation.

• Performed spend analysis, KPI tracking, and supplier corrective action implementation.

• Managed local vendor sourcing in compliance with Kurdistan Regional Government mandates.

• Negotiated contracts and ensured regional compliance with procurement frameworks.