Babak Tajahmadi

Experience

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  MAPNA Group

  Apr 2000 - Sept 2023

  • Coordinated full procurement cycle by developing strategy, planning, drafting RFP/RFQ, awarding, administering, managing claims and closing contracts.• As part of the negotiating team, negotiated contract terms and conditions including scope of work (SOW), time schedule and price. Prepared time schedule and price breakdown structure as contract annexes.• Drafted/altered main contract and sub-contracts, ensuring that all terms and conditions are consistent, accurate and clear, and they comply with legal national and international requirements and organizational policies as well as compliance with code of ethics.• Assessed and mitigated risks (Project Risk Register) associated with the contract, such as financial, legal, and performance risks and added required tasks into the project work packages.• Managed relationships with suppliers, by evaluating and recording their performance, resolving disputes, and renegotiating or extending contracts as necessary.• Communicated with stakeholders, including internal teams, external partners, and legal counsel, to ensure that everyone is aligned and informed throughout the contract process, using Stakeholder Register.• Stablished and maintained accurate records and documentation of contracts, including correspondence, amendments, release notes, acceptance certificates, and approvals, to ensure transparency and accountability.• Led contract management team throughout the project lifecycle, to track deadlines, monitor performance in all areas, and ensure that all parties fulfill their obligations on time (Deliverables), also verified payment (via Letter of Credit), compensated claims and performed contract closure.• Identified opportunities to streamline contract processes, improve efficiency, and enhance contract management practices and documenting lessons learned in Company’s platform. Show less • Researched & identified potential suppliers, considering quality, cost-effectiveness, delivery timelines, and reliability.• Participated in supplier evaluation processes, assessed candidates against criteria encompassing service excellence, pricing competitiveness, and financial robustness.• Built positive supplier relationships, addressing any arising concerns, facilitating effective communication channels to uphold a dependable supply chain. • Negotiated terms with suppliers to secure favorable pricing, payment terms, delivery schedules, and other contractual terms while maintaining good supplier relationships.• Orchestrated contract management activities in coordination with project managers, ensuring timely equipment deliveries, diligently overseeing supplier performance assessments, managing claims, and documenting valuable lessons learned.• Efficiently processed purchase requisitions, verifying requested items, obtaining approvals, and initiating procurement workflows. • Issued PO, monitoring deliveries and invoicing processes to ensure accuracy and compliance.• Monitored suppliers’ performance to ensure that goods and services are delivered as promised, meeting quality standards, delivery deadlines, and other contractual requirements (Suppliers metrics’ database)• Improved project efficiency by prioritizing equipment and travel route planning while adhering to safety protocols and project schedule• Optimized inventory management practices to strike a delicate balance between stock availability and carrying costs, effectively mitigating the risk of stockouts while maintaining lean inventory levels.• Maintained accurate records of all procurement activities, including contracts, Requests for Information (RFIs), Requests for Quotation (RFQs), Requests for Proposal (RFPs), Purchase Orders (POs), invoices, and correspondence, delivering regular, comprehensive reports to senior management for informed decision-making. Show less

  • Contract Manager

    Jul 2013 - Sept 2023

  • Procurement Specialist

    Apr 2000 - Jun 2013