CV Jean-Louis Moreau | Procurement Consultant

Procurement Consultant - Interim Executive - Speaker

Profile

Global executive with 25 years of multi-sectorial experience in Procurement, Operational efficiency and performance improvement.
Successful in transforming global multi-site procurement organizations.
Capacity to operate at both, strategic and tactical levels.
Trusted advisor with a strong ability to provide skilled and practical guidance at C-level.
Recognized for global leadership and highly effective relationship management.
Fluent in French, English and Spanish.

Career History

CAE Inc., Montreal, Canada 2013 to 2018

Global leader in modeling, simulation and training for civil aviation, defense, public safety

and healthcare, $2.8G sales, 8000 employees in 30 countries.

Vice-President Global Strategic Sourcing

Transformed the global Procurement organization to optimize an annual spend of $1.3G and provide direct support to Business Units, while achieving synergies on categories and projects. Procurement managed spend increased from $400M to more than $900M with a team of 100+ worldwide.
Organized cross-functional teams and developed data-driven strategic sourcing plans to achieve recurring annual savings ranging from 5 to 12% on categories that were addressed.
Initiated a fact-based supplier assessment and development program. Made Corporate Social Responsibility a strong differentiation factor among vendors. Those actions resulted in a hundred of carefully selected high performing reliable partners covering 90% of spend and supplier quality metrics improving by 15%.
Established a culture of continuous improvement and lean leadership in Global Sourcing and Procurement.
Developed and deployed risk management tools to eliminate shortages and strongly decrease likelihood of fraud, prosecution and penalties. Adapted and enforced Corporate Policies & Procedures accordingly. Contract coverage rose from 40 to 62%.
Led the project to design the next generation of level D full-flight simulators. Assembled and led a multifunctional team to deliver a fully tested prototype in less than a year, within budget. Achieved 25% cost reductions on addressable material, while improving specifications and cost to operate.

VEOLIA Environmental Services, Paris, France 2006 to 2012

Global Provider of Environmental Services – €10G revenue, 105.000 employees in 36 countries.

Global Chief Procurement Officer

Created the Global Procurement function to manage a team of 100+ dedicated to optimizing the annual spend of €4G worth of operational expenses, sub-contracting and capital expenditures.
Integrated Procurement into Project Teams and Sale Support. Transformed perception of Procurement, from an administrative function to a recognized business partner. In 5 years, Procurement managed spend rose from €600M to €2G with an additional €1G delegated under supervision, while framework contract usage increased from 50% to 90%.
Elaborated and led the execution of global efficiency plans to secure the expected €360M of recurring cost reductions in 5 years. Achieved the post M&A integration of Procurement to support growth.
Promoted and enforced Corporate Social Responsibility into Procurement to meet customer demands and establish the highest standards for professional integrity and business ethics.
Achieved a 50% reduction of the strategic supplier base while improving quality of service by 12%.
Improved significantly procure-to-pay processes and deployed Purchasing in Shared Service Centers.
Implemented SAP and Bravo Solutions that improved spend analytics and sourcing efficiency.

FAURECIA Global Purchasing, Paris,France 2004 to 2006

Tier one automotive supplier – €12G revenue, 58.000 employees in 30 countries.

Group Commodity Director

Formulated and tactfully built internal consensus on the “Metal” commodity strategy for raw materials and parts, addressing a global spend of €2G.
Initiated and maintained a project pipeline of more than 80 mi€ recurring savings. Defined and successfully executed strategic sourcing plans to achieve 280 mi€ cost reductions over 4 years.
Deployed first class procure-to-pay processes. Improved performance follow-up and reporting.

Located vendors in emerging countries, and developed sustainable partnerships with BRIC suppliers, in compliance with lean manufacturing and high environmental/social standards.
Identified relevant external innovations and negotiated co-development partnerships.
Supported Sales & Marketing for new business acquisition.

FAURECIA Automotive Seating, Paris,France 2002 to 2004

Tier one automotive supplier – €12G revenue, 58.000 employees in 30 countries.

Procurement Director

Member of Executive Committee for two major Business Units totalizing €1.3G in revenue.
In charge of Purchasing and Supply Chain to support 20 Just-In-Time plants across Europe.
Accountable for €950M spend in raw material and parts at the head of a team of 120+.
Reorganized Procurement to improve operational efficiency and client satisfaction.
Implemented innovative web-based sourcing tools and achieved 5% sustainable y-o-y cost reductions.
Improved Procurement performance follow-up to make it relevant and traceable from budget to P&L.

EUROTUNNEL, Calais/Folkestone, UK 1997 to 2002

Tunnel between France and the UK - €1G revenue, 2.500 employees.

Head of Purchasing Technical Division

Organized and managed a team of specialized buyers and contract specialists to optimize a spent of €300M worth of rolling stock, fixed equipment, works, and services.
Solved long lasting claims and terminated several legacy monopolistic supplier positions.
Implemented sophisticated performance contracts with key suppliers and subcontractors.
Reduced supplier base by 70%, and achieved 20% cost savings over 3 years.
Deployed best practices and strengthened internal credibility of Procurement.
Implemented SAP and reorganized supply chain to reduce maintenance costs: 10% for fixed equipment and 15% for Rolling stock.

PADI Europe AG, Zurich, Switzerland 1993 to 1995

Recreational Scuba Diving Industry - Professional Association of Diving Instructors

Director PADI European College

In charge of strategy and operations of the European instructor training facility.
Negotiated with governments and appropriate sport institutions for the official recognition of PADI certifications in Europe.
Initiated and maintained good relations with specialized medias, written press, TV and the European recreational diving sector in general.
Worked with scuba diving equipment manufacturers to improve product offering and diver safety.
After transferring the European training facility, acted as a Business Consultant for PADI Europe.

SCHLUMBERGER Oilfield services, Paris, France 1985 to 1993

Oil & Gas - Oilfield Services Company. $28G revenue, 100 000 employees.

Procurement Manager

Hired and trained as Field Engineer, was assigned to a role of Product Engineer to perform extensive field-testing of new equipment. Ensured that appropriate modifications were implemented prior to full-scale production launch.
Became Project Manager in 1988 to develop a new set of measuring tools with reduced diameter. Project was completed within schedule and within budget.
In 1990, promoted Purchasing Manager, to optimize a global spend of €50M.
Worked with senior management and internal clients to formulate the Purchasing strategy.
Identified and implemented cost-saving initiatives aligned with client needs.
Developed synergies with North American and Japanese organizations.
Secured global partnerships with major suppliers to provide direct delivery to Field Operations.
Reduced acquisition costs by 27% over 3 years on electro-mechanical components.

MICHELIN, Clermont-Ferrand, France 1984 to 1985

Tire manufacturer. €21G sales, 113 000 employees.

Quality Engineer

Initially trained in Statistical Process Control and Value Analysis, developed real-time control systems, to meet increasing OEM's quality requirements.
Ensured worldwide coordination of system deployment among manufacturing plants.
Subcontracted part of the implementation to local contractors.

IUTET, Valera, Venezuela 1981 to 1983

Technological Institute - Instituto Universitario de Tecnologia del Estado Trujillo

Project Engineer

In charge of implementing Mechanical Engineering shops and laboratories in this technological institute under construction.
Prepared specifications and bidding documents for works and equipment.
Managed bid process with pre-selected suppliers and contractors.
Evaluated proposals, and formulated recommendations to the Tender Board.
Once awarded, responsible for contract follow-up and completion.
Taught several courses related to industrial maintenance to the first students attending classes.

Education and Languages

MBA, IESE (Instituto de Estudios Superiores de la Empresa), Barcelona, Spain, 1997
Engineer, INSA (Institut National des Sciences Appliquées), Lyon, France (Mechanical Eng.), 1981

- TUFTS University, Boston, USA, Exchange program with INSA

- Six month internship at Stress Technology Inc., Rochester NY, USA

Trilingual: English – French – Spanish

Volunteer Experience and interests

Co-presided two Centraide campaigns for CAE. Developed a fun and dynamic approach that raised 744 k$ in 2016 and 806 k$ in 2017, exceeding objectives both years and resulting in two "Solidaires" awards.

Private pilot – Ultra Marathon runner - Scuba Diving Instructor.