Jeferson G.
Associate Director, Procurement & Operational Transformation @Co-operators
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WORK HISTORY
Associate Director, Procurement & Operational Transformation @Co-operators
Toronto, CA
Mandate: Accountable for the operational modernization of a $550M+ portfolio across technology and infrastructure, ensuring long-term enterprise stability within a regulated, multi-site environment.Digital Ecosystem Modernization: Spearheading the strategic evaluation and selection of an AI-enabled RFx and Sourcing Intelligence platform to transition the enterprise from manual sourcing to a data-driven, automated ecosystem.Predictive Sourcing Intelligence: Designing the requirements for an AI layer to automate market discovery and bid-leveling, with the objective of accelerating the Source-to-Contract (S2C).Strategic Portfolio Planning: Architecting multi-year category strategies and portfolio roadmaps that align third-party technology capabilities with the organization\'s broader digital transformation goals.Regulatory & Risk Leadership: Strengthening enterprise resilience by ensuring OSFI B-10 compliance and implementing advanced risk controls across the digital services and third-party landscape.Performance Architecture: Deploying governance frameworks and KPI structures that improved vendor service adherence while enabling predictive executive reporting.
EDUCATION
Universidade Positivo
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Paraná
Graduation Electrical Engineering, Emphasis on Telecommunications
Universidade Federal do Paraná
Business Management, Business Administration and Management, General
University of Toronto
Business Law, Law and Business Adminitration in Canada
ABOUT JEFERSON G.
I lead operational transformation and strategic procurement for high-complexity, capital-intensive organizations where scale, speed, and execution discipline are critical to enterprise performance.With a record of managing $1B+ portfolios across the Americas, I specialize in architecting scalable operating models that transform fragmented supply chains into high-execution industrial engines. My focus is on the strategic intersection of Procurement, Operations, and Finance, ensuring that resource allocation is a primary lever for margin optimization and long-term organizational resilience.Core Value Delivered- Enterprise Scaling & Modernization: I build and lead multi-site operations and procurement functions from the ground up, aligning infrastructure and supplier ecosystems to support rapid business growth- Strategic P&L Impact: By governing massive spend portfolios, I deliver measurable bottom-line results through aggressive cost optimization, global sourcing integration, and disciplined commercial negotiation- Operational Stability & Governance: I implement structured frameworks including KPI architecture, RACI, and ERP integration to reduce enterprise risk, improve decision quality, and ensure regulatory compliance- Industrial Efficiency & Throughput: I have a proven track record of engineering significant operational gains, such as reducing supply lead times from 16 weeks to 4 weeks, by synchronizing supply chain capabilities with manufacturing and service delivery requirements.Professional Focus: I am a leadership-driven executive dedicated to developing high-performing teams and \"rebooting\" organizational mentalities for global success. I position procurement and operations as strategic partners that drive transparency, efficiency, and significant competitive advantage.Expertise: National Operations Director | Business Transformation | P&L Management | Asset-Intensive Manufacturing | Construction (CCDC)| Governance & Risk (OSFI B-10).
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