Sofiia

Sofiia Shchehimbaieva
Senior Procurement Specialist

Kyiv, Ukraine | [відкрити контакти](див. вище в блоці «контактна інформація») | ✉ [відкрити контакти](див. вище в блоці «контактна інформація»)

Profile
Detail-oriented and results-driven Procurement Specialist with over 5 years of experience in pharmaceutical and
humanitarian sectors. Skilled in sourcing, tendering, contract management, and supplier negotiation. Adept at maintaining
procurement compliance with donor and industry standards, optimizing supply chains, and collaborating across teams to
achieve operational efficiency. Highly committed to delivering value through continuous improvement initiatives .

Work Experience Education
CF "The Right to Protection" — Senior Procurement Specialist — March 2023 – Present Shupyk National Medical
Academy of Postgraduate
● Review procurement requests to provide completeness, accuracy, and alignment Education (NMAPE) — Master
with project needs and donor requirements. of Pharmacy | 2020 – 2021
● Identify and engage suppliers in accordance with internal policies and
procurement guidelines. National Medical University
● Negotiate optimal terms with vendors to ensure maximum value for the organization. O.O. Bogomolets — Bachelor
● Select appropriate procurement methods and manage tendering activities based of Pharmacy | 2015 – 2020
on project requirements.
● Prepare and publish tender documentation, in line with compliance with donor
and organizational policies. Languages
● Conduct market research to inform sourcing decisions and procurement strategies. English — B2
● Draft procurement reports, technical evaluations, and financial assessments to (Upper-Intermediate)
support transparent decision-making.
● Maintain complete procurement documentation, prepares audit readiness and
regulatory compliance. Skills
● Monitor vendor performance and accordance to contractual obligations. ● Procurement and
● Collaborate with cross-functional teams aligning with project goals and tender management
donor compliance. ● Supplier
● Manage supplier database updates and facilitate smooth procurement operations. relationship
management
Key achievements: ● Contract negotiation
● Maintained and led large-scale humanitarian projects through efficient and drafting
procurement operations under complex and dynamic conditions. ● Compliance with
donor regulations
PJSC "Arterium" — Procurement Specialist — July 2020 – February 2023
(USAID, etc.),
● Organized and conducted tenders providing fair supplier selection processes. documentation and
● Established and maintained productive relationships with domestic and audit readiness
international suppliers. ● Market research and
● Conducted market research to identify alternative sourcing opportunities. strategic sourcing
● Inventory and supply
chain optimization
● Analytical thinking
and problem-solving
● Analyzed purchasing history to optimize procurement strategies and cost efficiency. ● Effective communication and
● Negotiated, drafted, and finalized contracts, ensuring compliance with company policies. leadership, cross-functional
● Verified shipping documents and coordinated logistics to make compliant deliveries team collaboration
in time. ● Personal Qualities: adaptable,
● Monitored supply implementation and maintained stock levels of raw materials. diligent, decisive, reliable
● Performed administrative tasks including managing team schedules and tracking
vacations.
● Supported procurement operations focusing on sourcing excipients for medicinal
products, assuring regulatory compliance.
● Collaborated with cross-functional teams to streamline procurement workflows,
reducing lead times.
● Maintained procurement documentation to meet audit and compliance requirements.
● Facilitated smooth contract execution to optimize supply chain operations and
minimize risks.

Key achievements:
● Successfully implemented cost-saving initiatives through alternative
supplier sourcing.
● Effective supplier communications, reducing procurement lead times.

PJSC "Arterium" — Junior Procurement Specialist — June 2019 – June 2020

● Assisted in organizing tender activities and supplier evaluations.
● Supported supplier performance monitoring and maintained procurement databases.
● Helped verify procurement documents, assuring compliance policies.
● Coordinated procurement needs with internal departments and maintained
clear communication.
● Supported administrative tasks, including workflow coordination and vacation tracking.

Key Achievements:
● Enhanced procurement process efficiency through improved documentation
and supplier management.

'Feofania' Pharmacy — Pharmacist — February 2019 – June 2019

● Processed pharmaceutical orders and maintained production protocols.
● Produced medicinal products under strict quality control standards.
● Conducted quality checks to provide compliance with health regulations.
● Handled administrative tasks such as registration of vacations and work schedules.

Key Achievements:
● Improved inventory record-keeping, leading to increased accuracy and control.