Farideh Mansouri

• Enterprise Strategic Sourcing & Category Leadership Defined and executed global sourcing strategies across Private Label and National Brand portfolios, driving margin, resilience, and scalable growth, including FOB structuring, landed cost optimization, TCO, packaging programs, and knowledge of quality systems, regulatory requirements, and specification management. • Global Procurement, RFx & Commercial Negotiation Leadership Led end-to-end global procurement including RFx (RFP/RFQ), contract negotiations, and cost modeling across regions, leveraging SAP, JAGGAER, IASTA, and analytics to deliver enterprise value, including contract lifecycle (MSA, SOW, SLAs) and commercial terms structuring. • Enterprise Stakeholder Engagement, JBP & Data-Driven Strategy Partnered with senior stakeholders across Category and Brand through Joint Business Planning (JBP) and business development to define cost strategies, annual building blocks, and forward-looking savings pipelines, leveraging Nielsen, POS data, Power BI, and ERP systems to generate actionable insights supporting category & retail calendar strategy, marketing effectiveness, and performance optimization. • Supplier Strategy, Governance & Cross-Functional Execution Built compliant, high-performing supplier ecosystems through SRM, KPI-driven performance management, regulatory oversight (CFIA, CBSA, SFCR), and cross-functional collaboration to support commercialization, continuity, and product lifecycle execution. • Sustainability, Compliance & Risk Leadership Led ESG-aligned sourcing strategies, integrating ethical sourcing, compliance frameworks, and risk management to strengthen supplier resilience and long-term business & brand integrity. • People Leadership & Team Performance Led and developed high-performing sourcing teams through coaching and capability building, mentoring talent to strengthen engagement and performance, fostering accountability and sustained results.

• Executed sourcing strategies across Private Label categories (Dry Grocery, Seasonal, Frozen Foods, Frozen & Canned Fruits) Managed category economics through cost modeling, pricing, margin tracking, FOB landed cost to support competitive positioning, supply reliability, contributing supplier strategy & governance, applying knowledge of quality systems, regulatory require & specification management. • RFx Management, Supplier Evaluation & Award Execution Ran competitive RFx processes end to end, including supplier qualification, bid analysis, cost benchmarking, contract coordination, negotiation support, and award recommendations to secure best-value sourcing outcomes. • Supplier Performance, Quality & Service Optimization Improved supplier quality, service levels, and delivery performance through KPI tracking, defect-reduction initiatives, corrective action plans, and continuous improvement programs across active supplier portfolios, supporting supplier relationship management (SRM), governance, and cross-functional execution. • Regulatory, Import/Export & Documentation Management Supported compliance with CFIA, CBSA, SFCR, and trade requirements by coordinating supplier documentation, labeling approvals, and import readiness to ensure uninterrupted product flow and audit compliance, including annual supplier social audit monitoring and ESG compliance, reinforcing risk and regulatory governance. • Cross-Functional Coordination & Commercial Readiness Coordinated with Brand, QA, Supply Chain, and Finance teams to support packaging execution, launch readiness, and commercialization timelines, aligning with retail and seasonal calendar requirements, while maintaining cost discipline and customer experience standards. • Data, Analytics & Commercial Insights Leveraged Nielsen, POS data, Power BI, and ERP systems to generate actionable insights supporting category strategy and performance optimization, with expertise in Marketing & Sales and Market Insights & Analytics.

• SAP Supply Chain Systems Integration & Enablement Led the integration of sourcing, procurement, logistics, and landed-cost modules within SAP, enabling end-to-end visibility and improved decision-making across supply chain functions. • Data Architecture, Analytics & Reporting Designed and implemented analytics dashboards and reporting frameworks to improve forecasting accuracy, cost transparency, and strategic sourcing insights. • Process Optimization & Workflow Design Modernized procurement and brand onboarding workflows through SAP and digital sourcing platforms, improving efficiency, cycle times, and governance. • Master Data Management & Data Integrity Developed system workflows and master data structures that reduced manual reconciliation, enhanced data accuracy, and strengthened cross-functional data consistency. • Training, Change Management & User Adoption Led SAP training and change-management initiatives, enabling cross-functional teams to adopt new systems, standard processes, and data-driven ways of working.

• Offshore Supplier Coordination & Production Readiness Managed offshore suppliers to ensure production readiness, capacity alignment, and adherence to approved specifications and timelines. • Global Sourcing & Import Program Support Supported global sourcing and import programs across consumer product categories, coordinating supplier activity to enable reliable offshore supply. • Export Documentation, Compliance & Logistics Coordination Validated export documentation, compliance materials, and logistics routing to ensure accurate, compliant shipments into North American distribution networks. • Lead Time Management & Shipment Scheduling Coordinated supplier lead-time commitments and shipment schedules to minimize delays, manage risk, and support on-time delivery. • Supply Chain Execution & Cross-Border Flow Supported end-to-end offshore supply chain execution by aligning suppliers, freight partners, and internal stakeholders to maintain continuity and service levels.