Нікіта

Nikita Kovalenko
Head of Procurement | Supply Chain Director Kyiv, Ukraine | [open contact info](look above in the "contact info" section) |
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PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Strategic Procurement Leader with over 5 years of experience in supply chain management and
international sourcing. Proven track record in managing annual procurement budgets exceeding $1.3M and
achieving significant cost reductions (up to 25% per project) through strategic optimization. Expert in
establishing procurement departments from scratch, navigating complex global logistics (China, EU, USA),
and leading cross-functional collaboration.

CORE COMPETENCIES

●​ Strategic Sourcing: International vendor search, auditing, and onboarding (China, USA, EU).
●​ Cost Optimization: Expert in TCO (Total Cost of Ownership) analysis and achieving 20%+ savings.
●​ Global Logistics: Complex route planning (China-China-UA, China-EU-UA, direct imports).
●​ Cross-functional Leadership: Effective collaboration with Legal, Finance, and Project
Management teams.
●​ Negotiation & Contract Management: Securing high-volume contracts and favorable credit terms.
●​ Technical Literacy: Strong background in Automation and Robotics, facilitating complex hardware
procurement.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Chief Supply Chain Officer / Head of Procurement | Revention Energy Kyiv, Ukraine | Nov 2021 –
Present

●​ Department Leadership: Founded and scaled the procurement department, implementing
end-to-end supply chain processes.
●​ Budget Management: Overlooking a total procurement budget of $1,340,000+ in 2025.
●​ Strategic Cost Reduction: Achieved a 25% cost reduction on a key project through meticulous
supplier optimization and negotiation.
●​ Logistics Engineering: Developed and managed diversified logistics routes to mitigate risks,
including China-China-Ukraine and China-Europe-Ukraine corridors.
●​ Operational Synergy: Streamlined procurement workflows by coordinating with Legal and
Accounting departments through Project Managers to ensure contract compliance and financial
efficiency.

R&D Engineer / Project Manager | LiQD (Acronym Systems) Kyiv, Ukraine | Dec 2018 – Oct 2021

●​ Managed development of innovative heating systems, overseeing the full hardware production
cycle.
●​ Sourced specialized components for high-performance computing equipment under tight deadlines.
●​ Led cross-functional teams (Design, UX, Web) to ensure successful project launches.

Account Manager / System Administrator | Acronym Systems Kyiv, Ukraine | May 2017 – Nov 2018

●​ Negotiated service terms and managed documentation for corporate clients.
●​ Supervised the assembly and technical setup of specialized computing and mining hardware.
EDUCATION

●​ Master of Science in Automation and Robotics | Kyiv Aviation Institute (2025)
●​ Bachelor of System Engineering | National Aviation University (2018)
○​ All disciplines were taught in English.

LANGUAGES

●​ English: Upper-Intermediate / Advanced (Professional working proficiency)
●​ Ukrainian: Native