Consultant in strategic purchasing at the Société de transport de Montréal

Manage and direct a team of 11 contract administrators, buyers and support staff to ensure the procurement of indirect goods and services in accordance with customer needs, market conditions and legal requirements. Customers include : Information Technology, Human Resources, Marketing, Engineering, Finance, etc.Objectives and realisations include: • Build partnerships and improve internal and external business relationships ;• Establish and improve business practices that take into account market changes, economic indicators and costs;• Develop procurement strategies;• Ensure compliance with various laws and regulations.

Responsible for managing special projects to improve and facilitate the procurement of all goods and services

Responsible for encouraging the development and furthering the aims and purposes of the Corporation in Canada.NAFA is the world's premier not-for-profit association for professionals who manage fleets of sedans, public safety vehicles, trucks, and buses of all types and sizes, and a wide range of military and off-road equipment for organizations across the globe. NAFA is the association for the diverse vehicle fleet management profession regardless of organizational type, geographic location, or fleet composition.NAFA provides its members with a full range of products and services, including statistical research, publications, regional chapter meetings, government representation, seminars, online information, and an annual Institute & Expo.

Responsible for the development of business opportunities; Project manager for the joint procurement of over 500 Hybrid buses for the Québec transit authorities

Responsible for encouraging the development and furthering the aims and purposes of the Corporation in Québec.

Project manager for several major projects including the procurement and integration of over 260 articulated buses for several Québec transit authorities; Negotiated complex long-term contracts with major suppliers; Developed strategies and processes aimed at applying best practices in supply chain management

Developped negotiation strategies, supplier development policies and supplier certification programs • Negotiated and managed complex, multi-million dollar contracts involving commercial exchanges, technology transfers, royalties and manufacturing license agreements with international corporations

Prepared and negotiated long term contracts for the purchase of complex aircraft engine parts