Mohamed Safouene JAZIRI

• RFx Management: Spearheaded strategic initiatives, taking the lead on Global International RFPs that resulted in historic cost savings, demonstrating a keen ability to negotiate agreements during renewal while achieving targets in risk mitigation, savings, and standardization
• Category Management Excellence: Successfully managed various categories mainly under Professional Services tower, including Finances, Travel, and Facility Management. Elevated procurement's role by bringing different Business Units (BU's) under the procurement scope. Notable achievements include integrating procurement into financial services and providing expert guidance in Facility Management projects, contributing to a procurement rebranding initiative.
• Enhanced Stakeholder Relationships: Improved relationships with diverse BUs through proactive engagement. Initiated quarterly meetings in 2022 to discuss ongoing projects and identify improvement opportunities, contributing significantly to risk mitigation and the ongoing Procurement rebranding efforts.
• Continuous Improvement Leadership: Assigned as the lead for the process and tools stream within the procurement department. Managed priorities based on management guidance, overseeing Procurement tool RFI, RFP, demos, and other critical processes. Led a dedicated team of 4-6 individuals to achieve assigned targets on time, fostering a seamless and collaborative atmosphere aligned with Intact Values.
• ESG Integration: Actively participated in the implementation of ESG tools and principles in the procurement department, contributing to the company's commitment to Environmental, Social, and Governance responsibilities.

• Strategic Sourcing Excellence: Analyzed and processed internal customers' requests based on commodity and project strategies, ensuring sourcing efficiency. Played a pivotal role in cost optimization and reduction initiatives, including outsourcing internal metal shop parts (annual saving 400K CAD), standardizing and renegotiating existing parts (annual saving 120K CAD), and negotiating insurance policies with principal carriers (estimated annual saving of 80K CAD).
• Supplier Development Leadership: Concurrently took on the role of Supplier Development Specialist starting January 2020, overseeing the monitoring of suppliers' performance for the Montreal site, SOTD, SNCR, VLD, etc. Led business relationships with suppliers, conducted capacity assessments, and executed improvement projects. Ensured the implementation of strategic recommendations from corporate strategic procurement in the site and developed and implemented supplier base plans aligned with corporate strategy.
• Project Management and Market Intelligence: Assured sourcing and time-to-production for new projects, demonstrating a keen understanding of project management. Actively participated in strategic purchasing committee meetings, providing valuable market intelligence for suppliers and reporting market trends.
• Inbound Project Focal Point: Served as the focal point with carriers for inbound projects, ensuring smooth communication and coordination for successful project outcomes.

• Strategic Procurement Leadership: Played a pivotal role in the strategic procurement activities of the bank, with a focus on managing and developing the construction category
• Financial Analysis and Contract Negotiation: Analyzed price proposals, financial reports, and other information to determine reasonable costs. Successfully negotiated contracts across various domains, including maintenance, logistics services, construction subcontracts, IT tools and consultancy services.
• Innovative Processes Implementation: Introduced groundbreaking initiatives by setting up a suppliers' evaluation process for Bank Partners and Implemented a portfolio analysis templates by category for the bank's suppliers and established a Supplier Qualification tool, demonstrating a commitment to continuous improvement and efficiency.

• Strategic Project Procurement Management: Led project procurement management for engineering projects, demonstrating strategic approach to sourcing and procurement.
• Category Management Expertise: Served as the Category Manager for Civil Works and Logistics Services, overseeing comprehensive procurement activities within these critical areas.
• Cost Saving Achievements: Achieved remarkable cost savings across multiple contracts:

- Solar Project Extra Works: Realized a substantial 45% cost saving, even
with the project already underway when negotiations were triggered.
- 2016 Civil Work Frame Contract: Achieved a cost saving of
approximately 12%.
- 2016 Land Transportation Service Frame Contract: Secured a cost
saving of approximately 7%.
- 2016 Customs Clearance Frame Contract: Implemented cost savings of
approximately 12%.
- 2016 Warehousing Services Frame Contract: Realized significant cost
savings of approximately 18%.

• Strategic Involvement: Played an active role as a member of the 4G implementation project in Tunisia, effectively managing subcontractors
  resources and contributing to the project's success.

• Procedural Excellence: Defined and monitored department procedures, ensuring efficiency and compliance with industry standards.
• Performance Metrics Pioneer: Spearheaded the implementation of the department's first Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), focusing on metrics such as savings and lead time, to enhance operational performance.
• Project Procurement Management: Managed procurement for Oil & Gas and environment projects, overseeing on-site purchasing requirements and ensuring seamless supply chain operations.
• Team Leadership: Supervised a team of two buyers, providing guidance and leadership to enhance their capabilities and contribute to overall team success.
• Strategic Project Buyer: Acted as the project buyer and supply chain customer focus for major projects with Shell, Total, GCT, and SONEDE, ensuring strategic alignment and successful project outcomes.
• Technological Advancements: Piloted the implementation of the first purchasing software, contributing to the modernization and efficiency of procurement processes.
• Lean Management Implementation: Led the project for implementing lean management tools, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence within the organization
• Global Sourcing and Logistics: Successfully managed international sourcing and logistics operations, including the Asia Market, Turkey, and Europe, demonstrating a global perspective in procurement strategies.

• Strategic Procurement Solutions: Successfully implemented a procurement solution for packaging challenges, demonstrating a proactive approach to problem-solving.
• Project Management Excellence: Ensured timely production for critical projects, including components for the ITRON project and the NOIROT Project, showcasing effective project management skills.
• Customer Focus Team Contributions: Actively participated as a key member of different Customer Focus Teams, collaborating across functions to align procurement strategies with customer needs.
• Strategic Leadership: Led procurement efforts for packaging and labeling within the Tunisia Division, serving as the lead buyer. Effectively managed a substantial budget and oversaw relationships with over 300 suppliers globally, including those in the USA, Europe, and Asia.

- Reduced the cost of the Adhesive Commodity for the Scania Project by an impressive 57%.
- Achieved a 21% cost reduction in the packaging commodity through strategic sourcing initiatives.

- Realized a substantial 34% cost saving in the Labeling Commodity.
- Implemented cost-saving measures, resulting in a 27% decrease in the sleeves commodity for the VW Golf 7 project.