Amir Mahdian, Msc, Pmp Email & Phone Number

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

* Created POs for the daily demands on the ERP platform and internal material requisitions and followed up the status of the POs until on-time delivery at the warehouse.* Managed and negotiated with more than 200 international and local vendors to procure over 50,000 SKUs.* Formed lucrative business relationships with key suppliers through collaborative forecasting of high value materials.* Reduced procurement and logistics costs through negotiation and cost cutting techniques.* Streamlined the procurement process resulting in shipment cost and lead time reduction.* Increased purchasing efficiency through procurement of over 60 consumables using VMI solutions.* Proposed design optimization and followed up the implementation leading to a 25% cost reduction for six Critical SKUs thereby increasing the total ROI.* Implemented procurement risk management techniques and developed proactive risk responses. * Implemented a comprehensive vendor performance evaluation framework incorporating multiple KPIs, subsequently revising the AVL to align with the established criteria.* Designed a user-friendly procurement dashboard facilitating real-time tracking of Purchase Orders’ status and conducting in-depth expenditure analysis across distinct operational domains.* Provided technical mentorship to junior team members in the landing process.

* Processed inquiries and requisitions, created purchase orders, placed orders, and controlled order confirmations.* Negotiated PO prices, lead times, terms and conditions with suppliers.* Processed RFPs/RFQs, generated POs and monitored their on-time delivery.* Constantly monitored the status of purchase orders, facilitating proactively responding to supplier delays and changes in schedule to ensure the timely delivery of the goods in a fast-paced environment.* Maintained supplier relationships to ensure timely and cost-effective procurement and updated the ERP approved vendor list quarterly.* Mitigated procurement risk by identification of alternative suppliers for the most commonly used metal sheets.* Corresponded with suppliers and resolved technical discrepancies.* Supplied critical MRO materials and services to support manufacturing processes, ensuring uninterrupted production.* Managed purchase orders to ensure accuracy and monitored orders to secure timely delivery.* Maintained records of all purchasing activities and generated reports providing insights to support decision-making.

* Coordinated cross-functional teams to enhance efficiency and resolve conflict.* Effectively communicated with external stakeholders, ensuring compliance with their needs and expectations.* Successfully managed the team, surpassing campaign objectives in terms of budget, scope and schedule.* Collaborated with external service providers to guarantee full delivery of agreed-upon terms and conditions.* Evaluated and mitigated project risks to ensure projects are on track.* Supervised project deliverables to ensure compliance with quality acceptance criteria.

Alborz Dam Tourism Plan Development Project:* Managed over 40 meetings in a 4-month period, thereby facilitating coordination among project team members, preparing agendas, taking minutes, documentation, and holding members accountable for assigned deliverables.* Tracked the survey, planning, and design teams' progress using MS Project and reported to the Project Manager.* Devised four zoning plan alternatives by GIS software, expediting permit acquisition procedure by 30%.* Develop and update GIS databases for Valiasr St. landscape embellishment project.

Tehran Birds Garden (the most enormous bird garden in the country):* Created GIS base maps in Esri ArcGIS software for the Redevelopment Plan, using ArcGIS tools to convert data, georeference aerial images, and create layer groups, to help illustrate the current use of the land in the area.* Supervised contractors who worked on the project, ensuring that quality standards were met and facilitated the project to be completed on time and within budget.

Master'S Degree, Project Management, A

Bachelor Of Engineering - Be, City/Urban, Community And Regional Planning