Karim Bakir Email & Phone Number

Oshawa, ON

• Conduct purchasing requirements for OPG and Bruce Power nuclear generating stations
• Issue detailed RFQ’s for required material or services adhering to various OPG and E.S. Fox quality programs
• Prepare commercial bid evaluations on all relevant material and service requirements
• Negotiate prices, credit terms and transportation methods
• Dictate accurate purchase orders to capture necessary commercial and quality assurance requirements
• Coordinate between field, vendors, engineering, QA and design team to create timely solutions for problem items

• Furnish monthly reports on procurement activities for upper management, York Region and Metrolinx with zero deficiencies
• Coordinate with various internal departments to expedite the procurement process for services contracts resulting in time efficient operations
• Maintain records of all official documents regarding procurement for the York Viva Bus Rapid Transit program with a high level of organization to increase visibility

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

• Al-Zubair Oilfield Development Project:
• Supervised and executed the procurement process from material requisition through: bid selection, purchasing, tracking, and compilation of all supporting documentation
• Maintained databases and managed subcontractors/suppliers in terms of contract values, duration and other related amendments.
• Problem solving and expedited various procurement scenarios
• Translated, and trained procurement team

Kuwait City, Kuwait

• Headed a team of three procurement officers, whereby I trained, supervised and evaluated KPIs
• Assembled and analyzed all pertinent data to help establish and execute accurate forecasts
• Managed inventory targets (including safety stock levels) – Total of 60,000+ articles
• Prepared weekly and monthly reports for CEO, upper management and other departments in regards to store expansions in the Middle East, forecasts, inventory, sales, purchasing, budget, margin, availability, accuracy.
• Contributed documentation for standard operating procedures regarding supply chain planning processes
• Oversaw and approved monthly purchases of approximately $1.3 million for two stores and two workshops

Kuwait City, Kuwait

• Ensured product availability based on demand and sales forecasts
• Provided on-time fulfillment of all sales orders
• Facilitated the payment and shipping of purchase orders through the supply chain departments
• Created and updated master article database in SAP to reflect accurate information

Toronto, Ontario

• Utilized social media to promote themed events at venues in the downtown Toronto area
• Built rapport and maintained relationships with regular customers to ensure client satisfaction
• Arranged for celebrity artist appearances and performances at venues in downtown Toronto

• Established the Management Science Students’ Association (MSSA) at York University becoming one of the seven student clubs to officially represent the New College
• Organized three academic events aimed at promoting knowledge of management science throughout the year
• Recruited and mentored 9 executive members to ensure future viability of MSSA