Laura Simonsen

Laura Simonsen is an accomplished Major Contracts Procurement Officer at Simon Fraser University since March 2012, specializing in planning and managing complex competitive bids exceeding $75,000 while ensuring compliance with legal requirements. Previous experience includes roles as a Buyer for Unisource, Health Shared Services BC, and the City of Vancouver, where responsibilities encompassed sales, contract drafting, and public bidding preparation. As General Manager at Starworks Packaging & Assembly, Laura oversaw operations for a social enterprise employing individuals with developmental disabilities. Additional experience includes coordinating new product development at National Importers and managing in-store food sampling programs at Sobeys. Laura holds an MBA in Marketing and Supply Chain from The University of British Columbia and a Bachelor of Business Administration in Marketing and Human Resource Management from St. Francis Xavier University.