Mo Nikpoor

Senior Procurement Specialist @Legislative Assembly of Ontario / Assemblée législative de l’Ontario

Toronto, ON, CA

Prepare RFX specifications; evaluates and awards tenders, quotations and proposals for a wide variety of complex contracts. Manage procurement planning process with client group with routine meetings and communication in order to identify and provide quality of service to meet delivery requirements in a timely basis, Review each project requirement in order to determine the most suitable procurement process, taking into consideration the technical aspects of the request, delivery requirements, estimated cost and supplier/contractor availability. Communicate most effective procurement strategy to clients in compliance with regulatory and legislated obligations for transparency and reasonableness. Liaise with consultants and contractors regarding specifications, scope of work pricing, terms and conditions. Review and execute contracts, purchase orders, change orders and other documents in accordance with LAO policies. Perform contract administration, including liaison between suppliers and departments, compliance with contract terms and conditions including financials. Monitor and interprets emerging procurement issues/technological and economic trends and significant changes in the marketplace; supports the Manager in the implementation of strategies to reposition Purchasing and Operations to effectively address and optimize the impact of these issues. Respond to and escalates contractual disputes to the Manager for support towards resolution. Consult with other Purchasing and Operations personnel to develop and sustain a team approach to the identification and resolution of common and unique procurement issues/problems, client demands, supplier performance and support service performance.

Azad University

B. Sc, Industrial Engineering

McMaster University

Master of Engineering (M.Eng.), Entrepreneur and Innovation