Plovdiv, Bulgaria
I am experienced and efficient Procurement Manager and Procurement Leader with experience in procurement fiеld for 20 years at following companies: 12+ years at Kamenitza AD (Molson coors beverage company); 3+ months at EVN Bulgaria; 2,5 years at KCM AD; 3,5 years at Latecoere Bulgaria EOOD. Skilled in Leading Tenders, negotiations, buying of goods, materials, tools, equipment and services, preparation of contracts for purchasing and delivery of services and goods, team working. Besides, I have experience of buying General and administration services, HR services, Facility services, IT services – software and hardware, transportation, logistics services, engineering design and specialized technical equipment for Lead and Zinc Industry, tools, spare parts and equipment and services for Aero industry. Graduated from Technical University – Plovdiv – Machine Engineer (Organization and management of mechanical production) and University of Veliko Tarnovo – Еconomics, Finance. Professional with proven analytical skills, combined with strong competence in buying, negotiations, problem solving, communication, management, risk assessment and risk mitigation, managing of ZBB Services package budget, Project management. Successful in developing solutions for budget, cost and process optimization that have resulted in higher profitability and efficiency.
As a Site Indirect Procurement Leader, I am responsible for buying materials, goods, tools, equipment, general and administration services, civil works, etc., leading Tenders for services and equipment (CAPEX). Negotiations of prices, payment terms and other conditions. Key responsibilities · Responsible for strategic relationships with main suppliers; · Responsible for supplier performance evaluation; · Accountable for delivering of targets for cost savings, payment terms, on time delivery, etc.; · Development, implementation and monitoring of KPI, procedures in Purchasing department; · Responsible for continuous quality and service from local suppliers to support efficient business operations; · Manage the sourcing process by creating RFQ-s, analysis, evaluation, negotiations; · Responsible for contract management (creation, alignment, signing, etc.); Key achievements/projects • Leading and managing of many procurement projects; • Keep excellent relationship with main suppliers; • Supplier performance evaluation; • Successful teamwork.
As a Contracts and Procurement Specialist I was involved in negotiations with suppliers, preparation, storage, monitoring of the proper implementation of contracts for the supply of equipment and services to ensure the implementation of the Project "Process integration of KCM". I executed Project management functions and tasks, including client relations, coordination of technical meetings and general supervision and coordination of the Project. I participated together with Project Manager in preparing and complying with the Project Implementation Plan, developing the Schedule and establishing the Budget. Key responsibilities • Participations in the preparation, negotiations and signing of contracts with suppliers of technology, equipment and services; • Together with the specialists from the engineering team-preparation of inquiries, commercial and technical evaluation, management and completion of all orders for equipment, spare parts; • Preparation and publishing of the Register of Contracts, the standard general conditions, the list of approved suppliers and subcontractors; • Preparation of monthly reports for the status of the project contracts; • Together with the Project Manager and the specialists from the engineering team - preparation of the Project budget and Project update in case of changes in the terms of the contracts; • Monitoring of schedule for deliveries of all equipment orders and equipment contracts; • Issuing and maintaining up-to-date the report on the status of deliveries, according to the concluded contracts; • Responsibility for the coordination with the financial and accounting departments of KCM AD, record in SAP the costs of tangible assets during the implementation of the Project ; • Ensuring of smoothly cooperation with Finance department in connection with managing invoices in SAP (create Purchase orders, pre-registration of invoices, preparing of reports about forecast of payments, avoidance of double taxation, etc.
As a Purchasing Agent I was responsible to buy materials, goods, general services and civil works, according to the rules established by the Public Procurement Act (PPA) and the company EVN. In fulfilling this position, I was the contact point for all specialized departments and KEZ for all matters related to purchasing, i.e. civils works orders, supply of goods and services. Key responsibilities • Market surveillance and analysis; • Commercial support of specialized departments in auctions; • Conducting procedures according to legal provisions; • Announcements of public procurement; • Determining the commercial terms of purchase; • Commercial evaluation of candidates; • Trade check of offers and comparison of offers; • Negotiating with candidates; • Preparation and preparation of contracts;
As a Procurement Manager, I was responsible to develop and execute local category strategies and responsible for contributing to development and execution of enterprise category(s) strategy to optimize value. I was also responsible for sourcing, procurement activities within the General and Administration, Professional and Special services: - HR services; - Finance, insurance, consultant services; - Translation and Legal services; - Fleet – purchasing of own cars or operational leasing of cars (more than 1000 cars); Car insurance; - Forklifts - operational leasing or buying; - Fuel; - Facility management; - Courier and Post services; Call centers; - Stationery; - Laboratory services and consumables; - PPE, working clothes and safety shoes; - IT – mobile and fixed phone services, software, hardware; print and copy services; - Transport and Logistics; - Rent – offices, warehouses, sale of buildings and surfaces. Key responsibilities • Responsible for supplier relationship management and local coordination; • Accountable for local category spend saving target and objectives (deliver targets on cost savings, payment terms and working capital while balancing business requirements through developing category reviews, sourcing strategies, conducting negotiations/e-auctions) • Be in alignment with local functional leaders on their needs and ensure category strategy supports functional needs; • Be responsible for continuous quality and service from local suppliers to support efficient business operations; • Supports global category supplier relationships and sourcing opportunities; • Manage the sourcing process by creating RFI, analysis, evaluation, negotiation. Key achievements • Always achieving the yearly personal Targets; • Leading and managing of many procurement and cross functions projects; • Yearly spend of the categories – more than 9 million Euro; • Negotiated payment terms for all bigger suppliers - 90 days after invoice • Successful teamwork.