MOHAMED SIRAWAN
Montréal,Canada
Summary
Strategic and results-driven Procurement and Supply Chain professional with over 10 years of progressive experience in operations, sourcing, and contract management. Currently leading EPC procurement for large-scale renewable-energy projects (Wind, Solar PV, and BESS) within Brookfield Renewable’s Development & Construction team — managing over $1 billion in spend and supporting approximately 1,250 MW of generation capacity. Expert in structuring and negotiating EPC contracts, HV-equipment supply agreements, and engineering services to meet cost, schedule, and performance objectives. Recognized for fostering collaboration across Development, Engineering, Construction, Finance, and Legal teams to deliver commercial excellence in utility-scale renewable-energy projects across North America.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Strategic Procurement Manager
Brookfield Renewable
08.2022 - Current
- Lead end-to-end procurement for multiple renewable-energy projects averaging ≈1.25 GW and $1 B+ in capital spend per project
- Structure, negotiate, and execute EPC contracts for wind, solar, and BESS projects aligned with cost, schedule, and performance targets.
- Manage the complete RFP/RFQ/RFI lifecycle — from scope definition and bid evaluation through commercial negotiation and award.
- Negotiate and administer equipment-supply agreements (MPTs, circuit breakers, inverters, racking, BESS containers) ensuring alignment with EPC scopes.
- Coordinate with Development, Engineering, Construction, Project Finance, and Legal to integrate commercial, technical, and financial inputs.
- Oversee contract amendments, warranty tracking, claims resolution, and supplier-performance monitoring.
- Develop sourcing strategies for engineering and consulting services that mitigate risk and optimize value.
- Cultivate strong relationships with EPC contractors, OEMs, and critical vendors while monitoring market dynamics.
- Conduct detailed commercial and quantitative bid analyses and present recommendations to senior leadership.
- Ensure compliance with Safe-Harbor, FEOC/SFE, and domestic-content rules under U.S. and Canadian frameworks.
Instructor, Supply Chain & Financial Management Programs
CDI College
09.2021 - Current
- Teach across two programs — Supply Chain Management (LCA.FL) and Financial Management — delivering courses in procurement, operations, finance, accounting, and business decision-making.
- Develop curriculum materials, PowerPoint decks, assignments, quizzes, and case studies in alignment with program learning outcomes and current industry standards.
- Design bilingual (English/French) learning resources and evaluation tools tailored to different student levels.
- Facilitate interactive lectures, group discussions, and real-world business simulations to strengthen analytical and critical-thinking skills.
- Mentor students on career readiness, resume preparation, and interview skills for roles in logistics, finance, and operations.
- Continuously update course content to reflect the latest practices in EPC procurement, financial analysis, and supply-chain technology.
- Support the academic leadership team by contributing to curriculum reviews and institutional quality-assurance initiatives.
Senior Business Process Manager
McGill University
04.2021 - 08.2022
- Oversaw procurement-related processes within Facilities Management and Ancillary Services, aligning systems with institutional strategy.
- Led vendor evaluations, claims negotiations, and cost-optimization initiatives to improve procurement outcomes.
- Managed the Environmental Health & Safety ERP system, including upgrades, testing, and cross-departmental coordination.
- Collaborated with Finance and Procurement Services on tendering and contract-review processes.
- Developed and tracked supplier-performance KPIs and scorecards.
- Delivered system training and user documentation for new and existing employees.
Warehouse & Logistics Manager
Promark Electronics Inc.
08.2020 - 04.2021
- Directed warehouse operations, production flows, and cross-functional coordination to enhance efficiency and safety.
- Implemented process improvements using Lean and Six Sigma methods.
- Managed supplier evaluations and procurement of production materials.
- Led employee training on operational procedures and performance standards.
- Established KPIs to measure productivity and inventory accuracy.
Director of Operations
Maska Mode Inc.
03.2016 - 08.2020
- Managed end-to-end supply-chain operations, procurement, logistics, and inventory for a multi-site retail organization.
- Negotiated procurement contracts and freight agreements, ensuring competitive pricing and on-time delivery.
- Developed and implemented operational policies and SOPs to improve efficiency and reduce costs.
- Led NAFTA compliance and export documentation (B13, Commercial Invoices, Packing Lists).
- Introduced ERP and inventory management systems (Touch 1, Shopify, Shopventory) to streamline data accuracy and forecasting.
Operations Specialist
The Home Depot
03.2016 - 09.2016
- Supported operational processes, inventory management, and system training for front-line employees.
Store Manager
Cadeaux D’Orient
09.2012 - 12.2013
- Managed daily store operations, inventory, and supplier relations while achieving strong sales growth.
Education
Bachelor of Commerce - Supply Chain & Operations Management
Concordia University
Montreal, QC12.2020
D.E.C. - Social Science & Commerce
Vanier College
Montreal, QC01.2015
Skills
- EPC Procurement & Contract Management
- RFP Development
- RFQ Development
- RFI Development
- Commercial Evaluation
- EPC Contract Negotiation
- Equipment Contract Negotiation
- Supplier Relationship Management
- Market Intelligence
- Category Strategy Development
- TCO Optimization
- Project Lifecycle Management
- Risk Mitigation
- Claims Oversight
- Warranty Oversight
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Cost Analysis
- Performance Tracking
- SAP
- Power Advocate
- Power BI
- Microsoft D365
- IFS
- SharePoint
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Advanced Excel
- Google Workspace
- Jira
- Data Analytics
- Data Visualization
- KPI Dashboards
- Strategic Negotiation
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Leadership
- Team Alignment
- Analytical Decision-Making
- Clear Communication
- Concise Communication
- Problem Solving
- Adaptability
- Results-Oriented Execution
Timeline
Strategic Procurement Manager
Brookfield Renewable
08.2022 - Current
Instructor, Supply Chain & Financial Management Programs
CDI College
09.2021 - Current
Senior Business Process Manager
McGill University
04.2021 - 08.2022
Warehouse & Logistics Manager
Promark Electronics Inc.
08.2020 - 04.2021
Director of Operations
Maska Mode Inc.
03.2016 - 08.2020
Operations Specialist
The Home Depot
03.2016 - 09.2016
Store Manager
Cadeaux D’Orient
09.2012 - 12.2013
D.E.C. - Social Science & Commerce
Vanier College
Bachelor of Commerce - Supply Chain & Operations Management
Concordia University