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VOLODYMYR KRYGIN
22.09.1982
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PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

Experienced in OTI/USAID projects, team management, start-up, closeout and implementation of projects and
programs, logistics, contractual and tender processes, as well as in optimization of procurement processes and
procedures.
Was honored to lead one of the largest and productive procurement teams among all USAID programs worldwide,
that was resulted in saved and changed lives for hundreds and thousands of people in Ukraine. Managed the team of
22 high-level professionals and led the procurement for the $252 mln. program, that covered over 250 project activities,
hundreds of conducted tenders and thousands of individual procurement cases, such as: IT / office / power-supply / life-
protection equipment, services on organization of events, training, retreat, evacuation, and many-many other.
Strong analytical and negotiating skills. Strategic way of thinking. Self-confident and organized. Eager to travel,
grow professionally, and to contribute my time and energy to things that really matter.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Chemonics International Inc./ Ukraine Confidence Building Initiative (UCBI-4)/USAID
April 2023 – May 2025. Procurement and Subcontracts Director

● overall management and direction of the procurement team (22 people);
● contractual and administrative oversight of implementation of all procurement activities under the UCBI program;
● worked on building and implementation the procurement strategy;
● optimization of the procurement processes in crisis environment and aligning them to both - the existing company’s
procedures and actual market demands;
● reviewed procurements to ensure compliance with USAID and Chemonics policies and procedures throughout the
design, development, and implementation;
● provided support and advice to grants and program staff regarding development of Activities (Grants) and budgets;
● delivered trainings and mentorship to staff on procurement and compliance requirements and procedures, and provided
refresher trainings and mentoring to staff as needed;
● conducted market researches, partners meetings with the purpose to analyze the current context, market condition,
suppliers’ capacity and to determine and ensure the efficiency and effectiveness of procurement approaches.

Chemonics International Inc./ Ukraine Confidence Building Initiative (UCBI II-III)/USAID
January 2020 – April 2023. Senior Procurement Manager

● managed and led the Unit of 12 people, in particular procurement and logistics staff;
● managed the workload of the Unit, reviewed all the working products, mitigation of crisis impact on staff’s operation
and mood;
● worked on creation and implementation of the Rapid Response procurement strategy;
● optimization of the procurement processes in crisis environment and aligning them to both - the existing company’s
procedures and actual market demands;
● dealt with all procurement requests within the UCBI III field of interests, as needed;
● provided support and advice to grants and program staff regarding development of Activities (Grants) and budgets;
● conducted market researches with the purpose to analyze the current market condition, availability of goods and
services on the markets, suppliers’ capacity and to determine the best way for procurement;
● worked with data bases and reporting, as needed.

OSCE Special Monitoring Mission to Ukraine
December 2014 – February 2020. Senior Procurement Assistant

● conducted market research on the local and international markets, finding pottential suppliers and determining the
best way for purchasing;
● prepared, issued and proceeded the Requests for Quotations (RFQ) and Invitations to Bid (ITB). Organized and
conducted the evaluation of tenders;
● negotiated and ensured the best price, quality, service, delivery terms according to existing needs, internal
Procurement Policies, Procedures and legal requirements;
● issued Purchase Orders (over 1,500 within 5 years );
● conducted procurement, contracting and management for high value and complex purchases, such as: IT
equipment, cash transportation, generators procurement and maintenance, car-fleet maintenance, AVs and
spare parts, UAVs, high-range video cameras incl. supporting constructions and equipment, premises
reconstruction, anti-blast film, T-walls, accommodation and office block-modules, and many other;
● controlled contractor's performance, delivery, invoicing and payment processes;
● managed long term contracts for lease and IT services, including amendments and single purchases;
● investigated, searched the premises for the new offices and warehouses;
● communicated with local and international suppliers on the matters of procurement processes’ regulations, as well
as claims & disputes;
● was contracting logistics for the trainings and events organization such as facilities, transfers, accommodations etc.
● analyzed and maintained the data bases; managed the documentation flow; analyzed the procurement processes
and provided reporting;
 ● first level supervision for the procurement staff

“K2trans” Transportation Company
April 2012 – November 2014 Project Manager/co-founder

● team management;
● contractual strategies development and contracts execution;
● negotiated services and purchasing agreements; logistics arrangements; participation in tenders;
● conducted negotiations and built relationships with potential and existing clients;
● cooperated with the state authorities on obtaining Permissions for transportation;
● developed clients’ attraction program; coordinated Company’s advertisements

Ministry of Labor and Social Policy of Ukraine (State Employment Center)
March 2010 – March 2012 Senior Specialist of the Procurement department
● planned, organized, controlled the tender processes and regional programs;
● prepared and issued RFQs/RFPs;
● negotiated and ensured best quality, price, service, delivery time according to the Procurement Policy,
Procedures and legal requirements; followed up compliance procedures and legislation;
● managed contractor's performance; reviewed and controlled invoicing; managed and settled contractual
claims & disputes;
● coordinated meetings between contractors and the Center’s regional offices;
● prepared operating budget and maintained budgetary controls;
● analyzed and maintained the data bases; managed the documentation flow; provided reporting;
● experienced in contractual reviews and audits;

Real Estate Agency “Real Druzi”
February 2009 – December 2009 Manager of the Commercial Property Department

ING Bank Ukraine
August 2008 – February 2009 Retail Network Support Officer, Sales Department
● coordinated partnership contract development and execution;
● provided support to all Bank Partners (Heads of Branches) on contract activities;
● oversaw and coordinated sales procedures, evaluated existing and implemented new procedures;
● approved the locations and design of potential Bank branches;
● managed timely delivery of branches to the Bank partners, preparation and signing the acts of acceptance;
● coordinated the cooperation between head office and branches.
May 2008 – August 2008 Real Estate Officer, Network Development Department
● selected the premises corresponding to the Bank’s standards;
● negotiated cooperation with owners of the premises, real estate agencies;
● concluded, coordinated and followed up the contracts;

Real Estate Agency "Blagovest"
February 2006 – April 2008 Expert of Commercial Property Department

State Academy of Managing Human Recourses of Culture and Arts
09.2004 – 06.2011 Senior lecturer

EDUCATION
State Academy of Managing Human Recourses of Culture and Arts
2001 – 2007
Sound engineering, theory and history of Culture, musicologist, expert.

Courses, Trainings and Professional Development
● Advanced Certificate in Public Procurement, CIPS – Level 3 (Veinna, 2019)
● Certified in PRINCE2: Foundation and Practitioner (Kyiv, 2019)
● Certified in Procurement or Supply Chain: The Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (CIPS) - Level 2 (Vienna,
2017)
● Mental Health First Aid course (MHFA England, 2023, refresher in 2025)
● Standards of business conduct, Anti-harassment and discrimination, Ciber-Security Training (annually/bi-
annually, 2020-2024)
● Basic Procurement Training (OSCE, Vienna, 2015)
● First Aid Course
● Hostile Environment Awareness Training – HEAT (FoxDelta, 2015; AKKADIAN, 2023)
● The practice of implementation, preparation and concluding commercial contracts (Liga:Legislation, 2011)
● Inspections in a new way: what to be ready for. Protection of the company’s interests from illegal activity of
regulatory representatives and law enforcement organizations. ("National", 2011)
● Methods for preventing and counteracting corruption (IPT SESU, 2010)
● Specialized training on the bank's products and the sale of bank products (ING Bank, 2008)

SKILLS
Languages: Ukrainian - native, Russian – fluent, English - professional fluent, Spanish - basic
Computer accuracy: MS Office, Share Point, IRMA Oracle, proficient typing skills
REFERENCES Available upon request in letters or contacts