Peter Vonogs

CEO at Mopatel leading Strategic Procurement and Business Transformation

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

About

As CEO of Mopatel for over a decade, I focus on enabling business transformation and international expansion across markets like Sudan, Sri Lanka, Pakistan, and UAE. With expertise in strategic procurement, ERP systems, and supply chain management, I lead a team of professionals delivering tailored telecom solutions, including mobile payments and power management. Our innovative approach integrates blockchain into procurement processes, transforming operations for efficiency and transparency. Through "The Procurement Team" initiative, I contribute to developing policies, optimizing processes, and advancing compliance frameworks. By leveraging technology and data visualization, we empower organizations to align procurement strategies with business goals. My mission is to drive operational excellence by fostering collaboration, innovation, and measurable outcomes across diverse industries.

Experience

  • CPO at The Procurement Team
    Dec 2017 - Present · 8 yrs 7 mos

    "The Procurement Team" is a project led by inspiring people focused on Strategic Procurement and all related services. The team around "The Procurement Team" are all seasoned hands-on professionals with a vast experience in their respected fields. Policy development and process optimisation, p2p system development and organisation, vendor management and contract negotiations are only some of the services which can be found inside the team.

  • CEO at Mopatel
    Oct 2014 - Present · 11 yrs 9 mos

    As a CEO, I am responsible for Mopatel Group - enabling new countries and business development. Our consultancy team built out of highly qualified SCM, Procurement, ERP Professionals is always excited to show you our capabilities. ►Enabled Sudan, Sri Lanka, Pakistan and UAE for VAS services and special Telecom Solutions (Messaging, Mobile Payment, Power Management) ►Interim management for consulting company in the Middle East. ►Started Project - "The Procurement Team" - Young and fresh view on Procurement Processes. Processes which are not used as excuses why things are not working. - ERP Systems which works for the organisation, not the other way around. - Blockchain integration in P2P process - KPI and Visualisation in Finance Environment - Quality in procurement which can be felt - Fraud Management Eco System with Rating System. Identifying risks with a holistic approach. - Vendor Rating and Performance System. KYV (Know your vendor) - Document Creator and Document Management System (www.demopage.org) - Budget Management ►Designed and developed a Procurement Solution (P2P - procurement.no-brainer.club) ►Designed and planned “Voice Enabled Banking Solutions” and branchless mobile banking “Turn your Mobile Phone to a branch” (Low Transaction Cost Mobile Banking) for banks in Pakistan and Sri Lanka. ►Implemented and designed mobile enabled insurance projects for customers in Sri Lanka and Pakistan.

  • Managing Director at Mopatel FZC/UG
    Oct 2014 - Present · 11 yrs 9 mos

  • Procurement Compliance Manager at Gulf International Bank
    Sep 2022 - Oct 2024 · 2 yrs 2 mos

  • Project Consultant at Gulf International Bank (GIB)
    Sep 2022 - Oct 2024 · 2 yrs 2 mos