Aleksandr Lolia
Someren
Summary
Seasoned Procurement Director with a proven track record at GRAND Marine Corp, adept in strategic sourcing and cross-functional team leadership. Excelled in global supply chain management, achieving over 15% cost reduction through expert negotiation and market analysis. Skilled in SAP and Excel, showcasing a unique blend of analytical prowess and collaborative success. Strategic professional in procurement, known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Skilled in negotiation, supply chain management, and cost reduction strategies. Excel at communication, problem-solving, and relationship building to achieve organizational objectives.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Procurement Director
GRAND Marine Corp
Someren
12.2018 - Current
- Coordinated material acquisition efforts to support global supply chain objectives across four international locations.
- Developed and executed a long-term supply strategy based on sound cost modeling and supplier assessments.
- Conducted market research and negotiated contracts with domestic and international suppliers, achieving significant cost reductions.
- Collaborated with sales and logistics teams to analyze product performance and adjust procurement strategies based on market trends.
- Conducted regular make or buy analyses to determine most cost-effective method for obtaining necessary materials.
- Led successful exhibitions in Europe and the USA, enhancing supplier relationships, and promoting business development.
- Identified potential risks associated with supply chain operations and developed mitigation plans accordingly.
- Implemented stock optimization strategies and minimized product loss.
- Performed risk assessments and forecasts on potential contracts and business decisions.
- Settled complex new and existing agreements or statements of work, requests for information and requests for proposals.
- Liaised with external stakeholders such as regulators, auditors or customers regarding matters related to procurement activities.
- Located vendors of materials, equipment or supplies to conduct interviews, determining product availability and terms of sales.
- Coordinated importation of items via ocean and air.
- Optimized processes by cutting annual procurement cycle times.
- Collected documentation to assemble new purchase order contract folders.
- Prepared daily, weekly and monthly procurement reports for supervisor review.
- Contributed innovative ideas and solutions to enhance team performance and outcomes.
Regional Sales Manager
ITALBOATS
Presicce
10.2023 - 01.2025
- Boosted sales growth through new dealer network establishments across multiple regions.
- Negotiated contracts with key clients and suppliers, ensuring mutually beneficial terms.
- Analyzed market trends to identify opportunities for growth and product development.
- Held weekly meetings with each representative to talk one-on-one, resolve issues and provide tailored training.
- Analyzed regional sales performance data to develop actionable insights.
- Negotiated contracts with distributors, vendors, retailers. in the region.
Category Buyer
SunInBev
Budapest
06.2011 - 04.2016
- Managed acquisitions for over 500 initiatives, handling an annual budget of roughly $100 million.
- Conducted tenders and e-auctions, reducing project costs by 15%.
- Secured sourcing solutions from China and Ukraine to optimize supply chain costs.
- Optimized procurement processes by standardizing product specifications and managing supplier relationships.
- Maintained a high level of inventory accuracy through audits and efficient stock management.
- Negotiated product prices, discounts and shipping incentives with vendors.
- Developed and maintained category-specific pricing strategies to ensure competitive positioning in the market.
- Assessed condition of shipped products upon arrival to meet quality standards.
Procurement Specialist
IntermashTrading
Kharkow
01.2009 - 01.2011
- Evaluated offers from vendors and negotiated better prices or terms.
- Sought out and evaluated vendors, negotiated prices and completed contracts.
- Assisted in developing specifications for equipment, materials, and services to be purchased.
- Oversaw procurement and sales processes for spare parts aimed at enhancing operations in Ukrainian metallurgical and electrical markets.
- Oversaw financial operations worth 2 million USD annually, achieving over 35% profit margin.
- Managed international contracts with multiple countries including Australia, Italy, England, France, and Germany.
- Organized international exhibitions to showcase European products within the Ukrainian market.
Education
English For Executives And Professionals - Business English Anniversary Courses
Ukrainian-British College
Kharkow07-2014
M.D. - Business Economics And Law
Kharkiv University "People's Ukrainian Academy"
Ukraine09-2013
Skills
- Procurement and Supply Chain Management
- Supplier negotiation and contract management
- ERP Systems (SAP, Bitrix)
- Inventory planning and cost optimization
- Strategic sourcing
- Sustainability initiatives
- Market analysis
- Demand forecasting
- Global sourcing
- Category management
- Supplier relationship management
- Cross-functional team leadership
- Cost analysis
- Market Research and Analysis
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
- Supply chain optimization
- Business review preparation
- Sustainability practices
- Financial acumen
- Global procurement
- Supplier liaison
- Vendor acquisition
- New vendor setup
- Price negotiation
- Supplier management
- Performance improvement
- Budget planning
- Demand planning
- E-procurement systems
Personal Information
Date of Birth: 02/20/85
Affiliations
- Bike, big tennis, pool, mind-collective games, music and languages.
Certification
- Drive license category B (Polish).
Languages
Russian
First Language
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
Polish
Advanced (C1)
C1
Ukrainian
Proficient (C2)
C2
Timeline
Regional Sales Manager
ITALBOATS
10.2023 - 01.2025
Procurement Director
GRAND Marine Corp
12.2018 - Current
Category Buyer
SunInBev
06.2011 - 04.2016
Procurement Specialist
IntermashTrading
01.2009 - 01.2011
English For Executives And Professionals - Business English Anniversary Courses
Ukrainian-British College
M.D. - Business Economics And Law
Kharkiv University "People's Ukrainian Academy"
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