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Latvia

Responsible for managing the steel and packaging procurement at KVIST, ensuring the continuous supply of essential goods and materials for KVIST SIA and KVIST Industries A/S. The primary objective: to develop strategies that enhance operational efficiency, quality, and reduce costs.Sourcing and leading negotiations with suppliers, organizing contracts, and overseeing the commercial aspects of procurement. As the leading manager for supply from Asia to Europe and import management, I ensured smooth operations and timely deliveries. Committed to maintaining professional and consistent relationships with suppliers, ensuring compliance with company guidelines, and conducting thorough evaluations to ensure contract adherence.Preparing regular procurement reports, fostering strong partnerships with suppliers, including NCR, and actively participating in the procurement department meetings. Additionally, developing procurement forecasts for major suppliers and ensuring perfect documentation accordingly.

Strategic Adjustment and Process Optimization:Aligning procurement strategies with process flows to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.Analyzing cost drivers and price breakdowns using market best practices.Vendor Management and Contract Negotiations.Identifying reliable suppliers and negotiating contracts and service-level agreements.Ensuring adherence to quality, delivery, performance, and sustainability standards.Risk Assessment and Root Cause Analysis.Proactively identifying potential risks and implementing corrective actions.Investigating recurring supply or quality issues and driving improvements.Collaboration and Synergy.Collaborating with legal, quality, production, research and technology development, and logistics teams.Leveraging cross-departmental insights to meet current and future business needs.Strategic Sourcing and Low Cost Country (LCC) sourcing.Bundling regional synergies to decrease total cost of ownership (TCO).Market Evaluation and Contract Finalization:Conducting market assessments and participating in tenders.Successfully finalizing contracts for aggregates, insulation, accessories, and chemicals.Supplier Assessment and Quality Assurance:Prequalifying suppliers and performing physical inspections.Ensuring supplier reliability and adherence to quality standards.ERPs: iNetto; Wave

Strategic Adjustment and Process Optimization:Aligning procurement strategies with process flows to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.Analyzing cost drivers and price breakdowns using market best practices.Vendor Management and Contract Negotiations:Identifying reliable suppliers and skillfully negotiating contracts and service-level agreements.Ensuring unwavering adherence to quality, delivery, performance, and sustainability standards.Risk Assessment and Root Cause Analysis:Proactively identifying potential risks and swiftly implementing corrective actions.Investigating recurring supply or quality issues to drive continuous improvements.Collaboration and Synergy Across Departments:Collaborating seamlessly with legal, quality, production, research and technology (R&T), and logistics teams.Leveraging cross-departmental insights to meet current and future business needs.Strategic Sourcing and TCO Optimization:Expertly managing Low Cost Country (LCC) sourcing.Bundling regional synergies to significantly reduce total cost of ownership (TCO).Market Evaluation and Contract Finalization:Conducting thorough market assessments and actively participating in tenders.Successfully finalizing contracts for aggregates, insulation, accessories, and chemicals.Supplier Assessment and Quality Assurance:Rigorously prequalifying suppliers and conducting meticulous physical inspections.Ensuring unwavering supplier reliability and adherence to stringent quality standards.

Barry, United Kingdom / Riga, Latvia

Cabot Carbon Ltd fumed silica manufacturing facility in Barry, United Kingdom, Cabot Latvia Ltd, EMEA Business Service Center.Purchasing responsibility - direct material, capital projects (CAPEX),sourcing indirect materials - equipment, packaging, engineering services. ERPs: ORACLE - JD Edwards One World (RFx; PO), Lotus Notes, Ariba.

Latvia

EU Funds Acquisition:Adhering to EU Public Procurement Regulations, I meticulously secured funding for critical projects.My expertise lies in identifying eligible EU funds, preparing compelling proposals, and ensuring compliance with all regulations.Project Management Excellence:Overseeing three consecutive projects, I demonstrated end-to-end project management capabilities.From technical specification development to turnkey implementation, I ensured seamless execution.Notable Success:Following a positive evaluation, I replicated the same successful technical solution at the National Institute of Life Sciences and Technology.This achievement underscores my ability to drive impactful change and deliver results.

Riga, Latvia

Leading a team of five commodity buyers.Managing wholesale construction commodity procurement.Cultivating strong supplier relationships.Monitoring stock levels.Handling retail and wholesale pricing.Overseeing budgeting and EBITDA.Conducting market evaluations.Negotiating contracts and maintaining treaty relations with suppliers.