Derek Dihao Chen
Procurement Specialist @BC Housing
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WORK HISTORY
Procurement Specialist @BC Housing
Vancouver, BC, CA
Lead end-to-end procurement projects for construction, renovation, and operator services, ensuring alignment with BC Housing’s strategic and operational objectives- Manage competitive solicitations—including RFPs, RFQs, and ITTs—delivering fair, open, and transparent processes in full compliance with public procurement legislation and internal policies- Provide strategic procurement planning by engaging clients early to define requirements, clarify risks and timelines, and recommend optimal sourcing strategies- Prepare solicitation documents and oversee the tender process through BC Bid, from posting to award, maintaining proactive communication with proponents and stakeholders- Coordinate evaluation committees by facilitating training, guiding scoring and consensus discussions, and compiling results and award recommendations in accordance with evaluation criteria- Develop and administer CCDC contracts through CLMS, support negotiations, and conduct debrief sessions to strengthen vendor relationships and promote continuous improvement- Champion procurement best practices and workflow improvements to enhance transparency, efficiency, and collaboration between Procurement, Development & Asset Strategies, and Operations teams.
EDUCATION
British Columbia Institute of Technology
Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management
Lancaster University
Master of Arts (MA), Human Resource & Knowledge Management
British Columbia Institute of Technology
Project Management
Guangdong University of Foreign Studies
Bachelor of Arts (BA), English Language and Culture
Guangdong Experimental Middle School
Bachelor's degree, English Language and Literature, General
SKILLS
ABOUT DEREK DIHAO CHEN
Procurement and Supply Chain Professional with over a decade of Canadian and international experience spanning the public sector, construction, housing, and logistics industries. I specialize in public procurement, contract management, and supply chain strategy, with a focus on delivering projects with transparent, compliant, and value-for-money outcomes.As a Procurement Specialist at BC Housing, I lead end-to-end procurements for construction, renovation, and operator-service projects that directly support safe and affordable housing across British Columbia. My role combines analytical rigour with stakeholder collaboration to achieve the best value while upholding public accountability.Before joining BC Housing, I managed global logistics and ERP implementation projects across multiple sectors, building a solid foundation in bidding, process improvement, supplier management, and operational efficiency. This cross-functional background enables me to bridge strategy and execution—aligning procurement decisions with organizational goals and community impact.Committed to continuous learning, I hold a CPIM certification and I am pursuing the PSPP and PMP designations. I’m passionate about leveraging data, technology, and sustainable procurement practices to advance public value and organizational excellence.CORE STRENGTHS- Public Procurement • Construction & Housing Services • Contract & Supplier Management- Supply Chain Optimization • Process Improvement • Policy, Governance & Compliance- Project Management • Stakeholder Engagement • Risk ManagementTOOLS & SYSTEMS- BC Bid • CCDC Contracts • CLMS • Microsoft Office Suite- Project Management Tools: MS Project, Jira/Confluence, Asana- ERP (Infor CSI, Microsoft D365)EDUCATION & QUALIFICATIONS- CPIM (APICS/ASCM)| Pursuing PSPP & PMP- MA, Human Resources & Knowledge Management – Lancaster University, UK- BA, English Language & Culture- Multilingual: English • Cantonese • Mandarin
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