

Maidul Islam CSCMP MCIPS PMP
Function: Procurement
Industry: Government & Public Sector
Category: Construction & Engineering
Level of responsibility: Other
Procurement system: SAP
About me
Seasoned procurement and supply chain management (SCM) professional having PMP certification, SCMP certification (from SCMA Ontario, Canada), MCIPS Chartered status (from CIPS, United Kingdom), and a master degree in Procurement and Supply Management (MPSM). More than eight (8) years of practical experience in high-volume, dynamic end-to-end procurement management. Highly skilled in budgeting, evaluation, negotiation, contract and vendor management. Worked for public education sector, transit agency, financial institutions, government bodies, NGOs, manufacturing organizations, and under infrastructure, renewable energy and energy efficiency projects. High performing executive with leadership abilities and a proven track record of accomplishments.
Work Experience
Senior Procurement Officer
Infrastructure Development Company Limited (IDCOL)
July 2015 - June 2016 (11 months) | Dhaka, Bangladesh
• Planned and managed regular procurement activities for IDCOL projects funded by bilateral and multilateral development partners according to applicable procurement/employment guidelines
• Prepared procurement plans/schedules, specifications for goods and scope of works/services for consultants, finalized notices (invitation for bids), bid documents, requests for proposals/quotations/ information, bid/proposal evaluation reports, etc.
• Managed procurement activities using ERP (SAP MM, MRP and SRM), e-procurement, electronic document management system (EDMS) and trained up junior staff
• Appraised bidders, negotiated contracts, prepared contracts as per applicable formats, executed contracts, managed contracts as per applicable employment/consultancy policies, and appraised suppliers'/consultants' performance based on predetermined key performance indicators
• Developed capacity of project staff by training and knowledge sharing
• Prepared procurement guidelines and contract/project management policies for partner organizations (non-government organizations and microfinance institutions) and provided their procurement personnel with training on procurement and inventory management
• Surveyed and sourced suppliers/consultants, and maintained secure, stable and strategic relationship with the existing and growing supply base
• Analyzed domestic and foreign trade data, economic, market and other factors affecting trade as well as sourcing in order to determine relevant strategies for procurement, negotiation and contract management
• Developed procurement guidelines for more than 50 manufacturing organizations
• Trained more than 100 trainees on end-to-end procurement and SCM
Procurement Officer
Infrastructure Development Company Limited (IDCOL)
July 2013 - June 2015 (1 year, 11 months) | Dhaka, Bangladesh
• Managed regular procurement activities for IDCOL projects funded by IDCOL’s development partners (The World Bank, KFW Development Bank, Japan International Cooperation Agency, Asian Development Bank, etc.) according to applicable financing agreements and procurement/ employment guidelines
• Prepared procurement plans, specifications for goods and scope of works/services for consultants
• Prepared notices (invitation for bids), bid documents, requests for proposals/ quotations/ information, bid/ proposal evaluation reports etc. as per applicable procurement/ employment procedures/ guidelines
• Selected vendors of materials, equipment, products, or services, and conducted overall supplier management
• Managed procurement activities using ERP (SAP MRP, MM and SRM), e-procurement, electronic document management system (EDMS) and trained up junior staff
• Appraised suppliers'/consultants' performance based on predetermined key performance indicators
• Surveyed and sourced suppliers/consultants, and maintained secure, stable and strategic relationship with the existing and growing supply base
• Established e-procurement which ensured 80% time saving with more efficient supply management
Assistant Procurement Manager
Infrastructure Development Company Limited
July 2016 - January 2018 (1 year, 6 months) | Dhaka, Bangladesh
• Administered procurement and supply management of goods, works and services of value of over $12 million as per the guidelines of project sponsors (World Bank-USA, KFW-Germany and JICA-Japan)
• Consulted with requisitioning units on needs and suitable procurement methods, strategies and strategic tools (category development, early supplier involvement, process integration and innovation)
• Conducted cost-benefit analysis and identified cost-saving opportunities (e.g. consolidation, process optimization, etc.) and finalized specifications and scope of work; prepared annual procurement plan
• Managed and oversaw competitive bidding and bid evaluation; coordinated bidders’ conferences and bid evaluation meetings; developed RFX (RFQs, RFIs, RFPs, etc.) documents and contract documents
• Issued 250+ purchase orders; monitored and managed inventory, replenishment and cycle counts
• Performed inventory management slashing out-of-stock products 20% and improved inventory turn from 2.5 to 4.3 through inventory policy design for and in collaboration with 70 business partners
• Oversaw ERP (SAP MRP, MM and SRM), EDI and e-purchasing system, and managed supplier database
• Supervised procurement officials and reviewed their performance; managed procurement unit
• Led successful negotiation and prepared contract documents for more than 50 large projects
• Researched and identified potential suppliers; completed performance assessment of 150 suppliers and consultants/firms and maintained business relationship and correspondences with them
• Coordinated delivery of items, distribution and quality check to ensure that specifications and scope of works of deliverables were met; investigated complaints and led dispute resolution process
• Assisted Financial Planning team in budgeting and Legal Services Team in reviewing contracts
Purchasing Assistant (Contractor)
Toronto Transit Commission (TTC)
June 2018 - August 2018 (2 months) | Toronto, ON, Canada
• Completed procurement of value of more than $1 million (issued 175 POs)
• Liaised with internal TTC staff (inventory staff and end users) and external suppliers
• Consulted with requisitioning units on needs, suitable procurement methods and strategies
• Completed Sole Source, Single Source, Competitive bidding for high-value procurement packages
• Adhered to TTC purchasing and other relevant policies, procedures and industry best practices
• Received requisitions from inventory and material office, and processed further as per TTC policies
• Generated RFQs, RFBs and obtained quotations for the procurement of various goods/services
• Created spreadsheets, completed evaluation, maintained documentation and shared status with clients
• Worked through TTC's IFS (vehicle information and inventory management system) and ERP (SAP)
• Updated template masters (i.e. contract document, letters, forms, spreadsheets, procedures, etc.) and databases used in the pre-award and post-award contract administration processes
• Maintained record of supplier database and updates in the system; handled complaints from customers
• Communicated with supplier in order to inform and updated about ongoing procurement activities
• Utilized and developed lists of qualified bidders for goods / services to ensure reliable sources of supply
• Negotiated vendor terms and conditions, including pricing and delivery, and coordinated amendments
• Issued Purchase Orders through IFS and ERP, prepared Purchase Order Amendment and issued when necessary
• Accomplished other related duties as assigned
Sourcing Analyst
Ontario Education Collaborative Marketplace (OECM)
July 2018 - August 2020 (2 years, 1 month) | Ontario, Canada
• Collaborated with public schools, colleges, universities and Broader Public Sector (BPS)
organizations of Ontario, collected requirements and finalized RFX requirements and documents
• Completed full sourcing cycle of 20+ large-budget complex competitive procurement projects
following Ontario’s Broader Public Sector (BPS) Procurement Directive and CETA/CFTA guidelines
• Conducted whole bidding on Ontario Tenders Portal (OTP), managed bid evaluation process
• Worked closely with Sourcing Managers on procurement and sourcing related projects
• Administered complex procurements by analyzing supplier proposals and rate/bid forms and coordinated evaluation team assessments
• Performed activities which included analyzing critical procurement data and market research
• Investigated and supported activities/projects as required by the Sourcing Team to complete the
procurement process
• Participated in the RFX planning stage by conducting market research
• Provided input to developing sourcing strategies and procurement plans
• RFX development & evaluation including working with Sourcing Lead to document the specifications
• RFX evaluation, analysis of proponents’ responses, including Financial submissions and compilation of all evaluation scores.
Senior Purchasing Agent
Toronto Community Housing Corporation
September 2020 - June 2022 (1 year, 9 months) | Toronto, Ontario, Canada
• Processes RFXs (tenders, proposals, expression of interests and others) as per Toronto Community Housing Corporation (TCHC)’s policies
• Consults and provides technical information and advices on various goods and services as requested including recommendations on best method of acquisition (e.g. lease vs. purchase)
• Analyzes data, develops RFX (RFQ, RFP, RFI, RFVQ) documents, prepares bid evaluation reports, manages electronic tender receipts and openings on e-procurement portal
• Negotiates contract, terms and conditions, and processes awarding, administers supplier debriefings, provides support to the relevant business units throughout contract management
• Acts as liaison between project managers/end users and proponents through the tender process
• Researches and investigates new sources of supply through sales interviews, review of literature, catalogues, trade publications and shows
• Initiates activities involving possible economies and new products that would benefit TCHC
• Investigates possibilities of joining with other social housing providers to take advantage of bulk purchasing agreements and economies of scale
• Assists in developing tools for end-users to achieve goals in the delivery of goods and services to stakeholders as per the TCHC policies
• Participates in automation projects and applications and leads cross-functional teams in sharing information and addressing issues relating to goods and services
Sourcing Specialist
Ontario Education Collaborative Marketplace (OECM)
September 2020 - October 2020 (1 month) | Toronto, Ontario, Canada
• Collaborated with public schools, colleges, universities and Broader Public Sector (BPS)
organizations of Ontario, collected requirements and finalized RFX requirements and documents
• Conducted whole bidding on Ontario Tenders Portal (OTP), managed bid evaluation process
• Administered complex procurements by analyzing supplier proposals and rate/bid forms and coordinated evaluation team assessments
• Performed activities which included analyzing critical procurement data and market research
• Participated in the RFX planning stage by conducting market research
• RFX development, evaluation, analysis of proponents’ responses, including Financial submissions and compilation of all evaluation scores.
Procurement Specialist
Civida
June 2022 - Present (2 years, 9 months) | Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
- Develop procurement plans for complex procurement request submissions from internal business units, including RFPs, RPQs, and Tenders.
- Provide procurement advice to business units, obtain scope of work, determine project timelines and other relevant information to support procurement processes.
- Prepare or assist in the preparation of project specific RFx and tender documents including front-end contractual requirements; specifications; evaluation criteria; and other special documentation as required.
- Take part in the development of RFx evaluation, including contributing to the development of evaluation methodology and criteria.
- Assist with the quality management of tender opening and assure proper procedures are adhered to, and contractors' rights and confidentiality are respected.
- Investigate bid or proposal irregularities and action appropriately.
- Support the RFx evaluation process, ensuring evaluations are conducted fairly and transparently.
- Review qualifications, proposals, and bids, requesting clarification from bidders or proponents.
- Provide pre-qualification and contract award recommendations to business unit.
- Conduct one-on-one debriefs with proponents/respondents.
- Review and issue Statements of Work (SOWs).
- Support departments following contract award as required to interpret requirements, assist with change orders, contract amendments, insurance and bonding requirements and renewals.
- Facilitate consultant and contractor performance evaluations as required.
Education
Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS), UK
Diploma, Advanced Diploma & Professional Diploma
2015 - 2016
Earned professional membership of CIPS (MCIPS status) after completing the full professional diploma in October 2016. Membership no.: 005599492
BRAC University
Master in Procurement and Supply Management (MPSM)
2015 - 2017
Department of Development Studies, University of Dhaka
Master of Development Studies (MDS)
2013 - 2015
Inst. of Business Administration (IBA), University of Dhaka
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
2011 - 2013
Department of English, University of Dhaka
Master of Arts
2010 - 2011
Department of English, University of Dhaka
Bachelor of Arts (Honors)
2005 - 2010