Jean-Patrick (Jp) Cano Email & Phone Number

Hamilton, On, Ca

On December 2022 I decided to turn my passion for collecting and the "geek/otaku" culture world into a small online side business.We are a minority/woman owned distributor/retail online business selling licensed figurines and collectables imported from wholesellers Japan.www.figurineout.com

Hamilton, On, Ca

Responsible for managing 12 different commodities including:HVACPumpsCompressorsFiltersSecurity Equipment

92866 Issy Les Moulineaux Cedex 9, Fr

 Responsible for the management and negotiation of all vendors in the SES (Supply, Equipment, Services) Facilities Management (FM), including but not limited to Access Control, Security, HVAC, Janitorial, Large Equipment (Cleaning, Kitchen and others), Pest Control, Window Cleaning, Linen (Laundry, Rental and Purchase) and Maintenance, Landscaping/Snow Removal, Electrical/Plumbing Creation of processes and procedures to ensure compliance and facilitate the communication between vendors and operators Review and change both Products and Services agreement contracts templates in conjunction with Legal Created and implemented an SOW template adding as a standard document in all our Services Agreements to standardize the way sites work with vendors and ensure that SLA’s and KPI’s are in place. Coaching and support of Operations on how to contact vendors, ask for quotes and a general overview of Procurement best practices. Increase the number of indigenous vendors under the FM portfolio. Created the FM vendor directory to provide internal users with a list of all vendors available, under negotiations and blacklisted. Work with vendors that offer new technologies to support Sodexo’s businesses by reducing spend and creating new opportunities to increase Sodexo’s market strength and competitiveness

Toronto, Ontario, Ca

I was directly responsible for the management of all Procurement activities in the Indirect Spent Portfolio: IT & Telecom, HR, Marketing, Facilities/Real Estate Management& Construction, Logistics, and Automation. I worked with the Legal department drafting new contract templates based on different categories to facilitate negotiations and standardize vendor agreements across the company. I managed to create a workload tracking tool to ensure all significant projects are accounted for and activity volume to divide tasks and request additional resources. I expertly coached and managed a team of 7 procurement professionals. I actively participated in the definition of skill profiles, development, and delivery of training as well as recruiting. I was in charge of revising and defining procurement processes and policies to meet compliance, security, financial, and service obligations.I regularly participated in defining the corporate standards for all RFx's in all its stages. I also led all vendor negotiations based on the technical requirements set by the business.

Ottawa, Ontario, Ca

I supported client groups in developing and refining their requirements and leading the market and industry analysis to establish the context for procurements and help shape the sourcing strategy. I successfully implemented procurement strategies to facilitate largely one-time acquisitions and recurring purchases involving the repetitive transaction of the same or similar goods or services, maintaining a system to trigger the renewal of contracts to ensure the continuous supply of products or services. I quickly established procurement plans and evaluation criteria in collaboration with the client group and other functional specialists. I ensured evaluation and negotiation teams are established and manage/coordinates all required activities, leads the negotiation team or provides direction and oversight to subordinates that may be leading negotiation teams. I deftly provided oversight and guidance to ensure that the contracting documents fully define all conditions (e.g., scope, legal, financial, risk management, quality assurance, intellectual property rights, etc.) and reflect the business arrangement under which the contracted goods and services are to be provided. I skillfully managed the execution of purchase agreements, including the administration of contract terms and conditions, and ensures the internal client has implemented procedures and systems required to support contract management activities and ensure supplier performance. I also managed the procurement team's activities, provides leadership, direction, and oversight to meet the performance standards specified by Senior Management

Montreal, Qc, Ca

I was in charge of the management of incoming requests by working closely with internal customers and vendors from needs assessment, researching market and vendors, RFP's, RFI's, and RFQ's. I single-handedly managed negotiation, selection, and recommendation for the award of business, approval, and finally, contract formulation and signature. I smartly negotiated contractual terms and conditions in collaboration with CN's Legal department, ensuring compliance with CN policies. I educated internal customers on the Sourcing and Supply Management process. I managed the spend control and analysis, compliance tracking for spend, software licensing, contractual obligations. I worked closely with major IT Hardware and Software vendors (manufacturers and distributors), monitoring their performance and managing commercial relationships. I was in charge of onboarding and training new employees and coaching buyers, the migration (from analog to IP) of 2900 security cameras, which included the purchase of the hardware, software, and maintenance services. I expertly managed to select and implement a new GRC (Governance, Risk, Compliance) tool for cybersecurity. I played a key role in the implementation of a face recognition solution for CN police improving security at CN's HQ in Montreal, in which I received a commendation from the CN chief of police. I also handled the conclusion and management of the RFP for CN workforce management consultants (annual spent about CAD$187M) renegotiating rates for consultants working at CN, reducing costs.

At CPS Consulting we are specialized in all matters relating to Purchasing, Procurement and Supply Chain* Helping small and medium size companies set up their procurement department.* Provide support to re-structuring supply chain needs.* Contract Negotiations and revision of current contracts.* Purchasing Audits

Octeville-Sur-Mer, Normandy, Fr

 Negotiated contracts with major suppliers ( RMO, KANBAN, Storage, Logistics) Released and negotiated RFQ's Replaced other buyers when required Managed escalations of supplier and contract issues

Montreal, Quebec, Ca

 Participate as competence supply projects involving IT Roll out and analysis of the DATACENTER RFP launched tenders to select the best source and negotiate commercial terms and conditions of purchase contracts for goods and various IT services (hardware, software, services) Contract revision and negotiation Define and document procurement strategies, with different alternatives and identify any potential risks and their mitigation solutions Negotiate complex contracts Participate in the evaluation of proposals, and supplier performance Negotiate the best possible terms with suppliers (price, service and time) Prepare purchase orders using the shopping tools SNC-Lavalin and track until delivery Manage risks associated with issues related to logistics Educate internal customers and suppliers on procurement policies Ensure adequate procurement management to inherent material

* Analyzes of proposals and recommended supplier selection * Work on strategic projects and initiatives to optimize the prices with major supplier and customers * Sourcing and manage vendor relationships * Negotiation of supplier payments terms, pricing, quality levels, productivity projects, and lead times * Supervision of supplier conformance to delivery schedules for projects * Drive constant costs and logistical improvements with vendors * Implementation procurement strategy and policies. * Build and develop relationships with key vendors * Order of materials and services as per negotiated and appropriately approved. * Review of supplier quotations. * Negotiation, revision and management of customer and supplier contracts * Prepare purchase requisitions, approve and issues purchase orders in accordance with company policy and negotiated terms and conditions.* Work with the sales team in opportunities and with Accounts Payable Department to ensure accurate and timely payment of invoices.* Prepare and revise shipping documents for all exports* Promotion of IT category and products to customers* Help with the organization of events we participate on such as FIHAV

Jp

• Place purchase orders for IT hardware category in a timely manner. • Investigate user requirements and prepare requests for proposals or quotes. • Analyze proposals and recommend supplier selection. • Review and analyze purchase requisitions to ensure compliance with FAI Finance and Purchasing policies and procedures. Interpret purchasing procedures to internal departments and suppliers. • Review contract terms and conditions and performs negotiations to reduce costs. Percent of their day/week will be spent doing each of the following: • Quote solicitation: 35% • Order placement: 35% • Order expediting: 10% • Contract negotiation: 20%

Montréal, Lachine, Ca

GGI International is a global leader in the design, engineering and manufacture of User Interface Assemblies. Call on GGI's technical experts to propose and guide you through the user-interface development stage.* Handled strategic negotiation with suppliers* Issued purchase orders* Controlled inventory ensuring optimum levels* Followed up Purchase orders* In charge of the department in the absence of the director

Geneva, Geneva, Ch

Creation and management of the first Purchasing Department for SITA in the LAC regionImplementation and Management of the Regional Purchasing department in North America.Negotiation of prices with major Global Hardware supplier as well as service providers.Management of the relationship between SITA and its suppliers both regional and Global.Creation of policies and “enforcer” of Global Purchasing policy.Management of the relationship between SITA and its suppliers both regional and Global.Visit global and regional suppliers in their countries as well as local SITA offices.Provide support to SITA projects including Sales, Delivery and Solution Designers teams.Sourcing of service suppliers within my regionsSourcing of the first OEM to produce SITA Kiosks in Brazil reducing landed cost of the productSourcing and Implementation of Field Services suppliers ( maintenance and Services) in 15 countries in Latin America and CaribbeanPartnership/Sourcing with Major IT suppliers such as CISCO, Avaya, Motorola, Aruba, Juniper, HP, Dell, Microsoft, Fujitsu, IER, Oracle, Siebel, Access IS, Unimark, Epson, UPS, TIM, VIVO, Telus, Desko, Itautc, Control Services, Embratel, LeNovo, etc..Managed all soucing acitivies in over 20 countries within the AmericasAchievements:  Implemented Desktop Field Services agreements (IT maintenance and Services) in 15 countries in the LAC region with very aggressive timelines  Outsourced SITA kiosk production to Brazil, generating savings of USD $3.6M  Helped SITA close a USD$25M dollars deal with TAM due to last minute negotiations made with suppliers.  Negotiated with Samsung to provide SITA 270 units of their 40’ displays at zero cost for the Bogota Airport Project saving over USD$750K for the project Savings of USD930K generated through supplier consolidation for the Caracas Airport Implementation project Saved USD1.9M on the purchase and implementation of 3500 IP telephones for one of SITA's customers.

Geneva, Geneva, Ch

Creation and management of the first Purchasing Department for SITA in the region.Negotiate prices with major suppliers.Sourcing of local regional suppliers, avoiding the imports of equipment which generated great savings in transport and import taxes that were avoided.Manage Purchasing in 15 countries in Latin America and CaribbeanCreation of Purchasing and import policies, systems and procedures for the LAC regionResponsible for all imports for the region.Work with local finance to ensure robust processes for the verification and authorization of invoices relating to purchase orders for payment.Management of the relationship between SITA and its suppliers both regional and Global.Visit main suppliers in their countries as well as local SITA offices providing support to SITA projectsAchievements: As the very first member of the Purchasing department for the Latin American and Caribbean region, I was in charge of all sourcing activities for both projects, as well as the and internal needs of SITA in the Region.  Created the concept of the Regional Purchasing Support model in the LAC region Saved over 5 million dollars by negotiating and optimizing supplier sourcing Developed and implemented purchasing and import policies, systems and procedures for the LAC region Major contributor of the creation of the first SITA Global Purchasing Policy

Geneva, Geneva, Ch

In charge of procurement for projects in the regionNegotiate prices with major suppliers in the US as well as in the local sites.Trough negotiation of prices saved over 60K per projects.Obtain delivery address, brokerage information, and special instructions for projectsGather Operational hand-over documentation for project requirements as applicable.Provide required reports in a timely manner.Took over some functions within project from the Project Manager so he could take over larger projects.Several other duties as assigned.Point of contact for P2P issues.Update projects on C2C and Timekeeper on a weekly basisWork with local finance to ensure robust processes for the verification and authorization of invoices relating to purchase orders for payment

Negotiation of products and prices with suppliers from/to North and South America, Europe and AsiaTravels to different countries in order to help build new operations with suppliers and local officesOrganize Purchases and contracts for meat(beef and poultry) products and SugarIn charge of logisticsNegotiation of delivery schedule and payment termsCoordination of information about shipment-deliveriesSupervise the work of four junior buyers

In charge of all Purchases for Eastern Canada, South and Central AmericaAssisting customers – personally, by phone, by e-mail.Negotiating prices with suppliers Eastern Canada, South and Central AmericaIn charge of cost and prices structure per product and orders Problem solving with Logistics and deliveriesLooking for potential new Suppliers in South and Central AmericaPrepare report of Purchases for my regionsTravels to different countries in Latin America in order to visit customers and suppliers and get personal feedback about services and products received as well as to negotiate prices