Tetiana

Tetiana Kovalenko

Procurement | Tender Management​
Kyiv, Ukraine | [открыть контакты](см. выше в блоке «контактная информация») | [открыть контакты](см. выше в блоке «контактная информация»)

Languages: English C1 | Ukrainian Native

Senior Procurement Professional with 17+ years of experience in strategic sourcing, donor-funded procurement
(USAID), and contract management.

Expert in end-to-end procurement, tendering (RFQ/RFP), and supplier management, with a strong track record in
compliance, cost optimization, and audit readiness.

Open to international and remote procurement leadership opportunities.

Procurement Strategy & Strategic Sourcing | Donor-Funded Procurement (USAID, FAR Compliance)
Tendering & Competitive Bidding (RFQ/RFP) | Supplier Relationship Management
Contract Negotiation & Management | Compliance & Audit Readiness | Cost Optimization & Process Excellence

Professional Experience

Procurement & Logistics Officer
Global Emergency Relief, Recovery & Reconstruction (GER3) Ukraine ​
Feb - Sept 2025

Led end-to-end procurement operations for donor-funded recovery projects, ensuring full compliance with
procurement policies and audit requirements.

• Managed full procurement lifecycle: RFQs/RFPs, tendering, supplier sourcing, bid evaluation, and contract award
• Coordinated cross-functional stakeholders to develop technical specifications and procurement strategies
• Conducted market analysis and price benchmarking to ensure cost-effective sourcing decisions
• Strengthened procurement compliance and transparency by implementing structured tender evaluation and
tracking tools
• Ensured accurate procurement documentation and audit readiness across all project activities

Key Achievement: Designed and implemented a structured procurement system that improved compliance,
transparency, and tracking efficiency.

Procurement Officer​
DAI Global LLC, USAID Cybersecurity for Critical Infrastructure in Ukraine Activity ​
May - Dec 2023

Managed procurement processes for USAID-funded cybersecurity project, ensuring compliance with FAR and donor
regulations.

• Led procurement of IT equipment, software, telecom services, and consulting services​
• Ensured compliance with USAID/DAI procurement policies, reviewing SOWs, budgets, and cost estimates​
• Conducted tender processes, including bid evaluation, cost analysis, and supplier selection​
• Managed procurement workflows in ERP systems and maintained full documentation lifecycle​
• Coordinated with vendors, subcontractors, and project stakeholders to ensure timely delivery
Key Achievement: Ensured uninterrupted procurement operations during transition period by independently
managing full procurement function.

Purchasing and Logistics Manager​
Pechersk School International Kyiv​
2016–2022

Led procurement and logistics strategy for international school operations, managing local and global sourcing
activities.

• Developed and implemented procurement strategies, policies, and sourcing plans​
• Led supplier negotiations, contract management, and vendor performance monitoring​
• Managed procurement for large-scale construction project, coordinating with architects and stakeholders​
• Oversaw international sourcing, customs clearance, and logistics operations

Key Achievements:​
• Reduced procurement costs by up to 50% through supplier optimization and sourcing strategy​
• Delivered large-scale construction procurement projects on time and within budget​
• Reduced costs of key categories (cleaning, uniforms) by 15–30% through strategic negotiations​
• Introduced sustainable procurement initiatives (“Eco-School”), improving environmental impact

Earlier Experience

Project Procurement Coordinator
UkrTOWER (2013–2014)
Coordinated contractor agreements, maintained project documentation, and processed orders, invoices, and
payments in SAP.
Optimized documentation and workflow processes, reducing order processing time by 20%.

Head of procurement division
Renaissance Life (2007–2013)
Managed administrative procurement, reducing costs by 15% and centralizing purchasing across branches.
Conducted market research and financial analysis to support procurement and budgeting decisions.

Education​
Master’s Degree in Commodity Science​
STATE UNIVERSITY OF TRADE AND ECONOMICS, 2003

Bachelor’s Degree in Philology (English), Interpreter and Translator​
STATE UNIVERSITY OF TRADE AND ECONOMICS/Centre of Business Foreign Language, 2003

Certificates
CertNexus (Coursera) – AI & Machine Learning for Business
IPSM – Category Management & Procurement Strategy
IAPM – Foreign Economic Activity Management
USC – Purchase Logistics, Strategy of procurement management