Ivan

Ivan Kuzmenko
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SUMMARY
Procurement/Contracts Specialist with over 3 years of experience in FMCG and NGO sectors in supply
chain optimization, cost reduction and supplier management. Skilled in contract management, tendering
procedures and procurement systems (Coupa, Directum). Adept at building strong supplier relationships,
ensuring compliance, and leading cross-functional teams to meet organizational goals and deliver
measurable results.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Personal assistant “Kalita Jewelry” Nov 2024 -to date
Managing schedules, coordinating meetings, negotiations;
Monitoring task execution and ensuring deadlines are met;
Handling business correspondence with partners, suppliers, and clients;
Managing orders and supporting premium / VIP clients;
Accompanying the manager on business trips, participating in exhibitions and shows, establishing partnerships with
new clients (presenting jewelry, negotiating pricing, wholesale and retail purchases);
Support for operational activities before participating in exhibitions and shows.

Purchasing Specialist, Charitable Fund "Right to Protection” Nov 2023 -Jul 2024
Conducted thorough supplier evaluations, ensuring adherence to sustainability and quality standards.
Utilized Microsoft Excel to analyze purchasing data, resulting in a 5% increase in forecasting accuracy.
Managed the procurement life cycle for suppliers to secure optimal stock levels and minimize waste.
Collaborated with cross-functional teams to align procurement goals with organization objectives, enhancing
operational efficiencies.
Implemented a new bid approval process, increasing efficiency and reducing errors through meticulous oversight.
Assisted in the development of procurement procedures, improving process efficiency and supplier compliance.
Leading specialist in internal information analytics, LLC "AST" Dec 2021 - Nov 2023
Processing and analyzing of incoming internal information and preparing reports on situations that threatened the
company's financial losses;.
Handling statistical analysis of internal information to identify potential risks for the company.

Purchasing Specialist/Contract Specialist, Procter and Gamble Ukraine Jan 2020 - Dec 2021
Managed over 200 contracts with various contractors, which led to stable and timely supply of materials and raw
materials to production facilities and an increase in profit by 10%.
Negotiated contracts with over 30 international suppliers, increasing supply chain reliability and reducing lead times
by 15%.
Managed supplier relationships, resulting in a 25% improvement in supplier performance evaluations and on-time
delivery rates.
Facilitated training for staff on Directum and Coupa Home systems, resulting in improved departmental efficiency and
data accuracy.

EDUCATION
Master of Science in Finance, Banking and Insurance Sep 2017 - Apr 2019
Vadym Hetman Kyiv National University of Economics
Program Subject Area: "Finance, Banking and Insurance"
Study program: "Finance and Credit".
Bachelor of Science in Finance and Credit Sep 2014 - May 2017
Vadym Hetman Kyiv National University of Economics
Program Subject Area: "Finance and Credit".

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Technical Skills: Strategic sourcing, Vendor negotiation and management, Supply chain optimization,
Budgeting and cost control, Procurement software (Directum, Coupa Home, SAP), Data analysis and
forecasting, Compliance and risk management, Creative problem solving, Reliable & Proactive,
Collaborative & Positive.
IT: Adobe Suite (Photoshop), Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), AI Tools (ChatGPT).
Languages: English, Ukrainian, Russian
Activities: Recognized by P&G senior management for negotiating contracts with key suppliers,
resulting in cost savings and seamless production processes.