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Anna Kuzmenko

Sawston,UK

Summary

Accomplished professional with advanced technical and analytical skills, fluent in English, Ukrainian, and Russian. Demonstrates strong interpersonal and communication skills, coupled with a proactive and ambitious approach. Expertise in sustainable procurement practices, materials requirement planning, supply chain strategy development, and tactical procurement. Proficient in contract management software and familiar with legal contracts. Adept at cost optimisation techniques, supplier conflict resolution, spend analysis, financial acumen, data-driven decision-making, contract negotiation, budgeting and forecasting. Proven track record in high-value project management and team leadership. Career goal: to leverage strategic planning abilities to drive impactful results within a dynamic organisation.

Diligent and driven professional with keen eye for optimising procurement processes and fostering supplier relationships. Combines strategic sourcing and negotiation skills to enhance supply chain efficiency. Poised to make meaningful impact in Procurement Manager role.

Committed and reliable communicator with excellent organisation and time management skills. Eager to learn and develop industry knowledge to assist and support procurement team. Offers creative, innovative mindset to help improve procurement strategies.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience
10
10
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Procurement Manager

ARCS Culture Solidali
Kyiv, Ukraine
01.2024 - 01.2025
  • Company Overview: Foundation providing support for the population of Ukraine affected by the war. Website: https://www.arcsculturesolidali.org
  • Approval of the budget line and procurement plan for various types of supplies and services to provide for the population of Ukraine affected by the war and its consequences.
  • Established standard operating procedures for the procurement department, increasing workflow efficiency. Organization of the tender procedure and approval of all necessary documents.
  • Involvement of the needed teams for procurement process depending on the level of complexity of the tender. Coordinated with finance team to ensure accurate budgeting for procurement activities.
  • Conducting negotiations of various levels of complexity to involve partners and arrange deliveries in accordance with the deadlines and budget lines.
  • Streamlined procurement processes for increased efficiency and cost savings. Conducted market research to identify potential suppliers and evaluate their capabilities.
  • Handled contract disputes effectively, minimising business disruptions and maintaining supplier relationships.
  • Managed suppliers' performance through regular reviews and feedback. Achieved cost reduction with strategic sourcing and vendor negotiations.
  • Ensured compliance with company policies whilst conducting all procurement activities.
  • Sourced most cost-effective new and existing products to meet category and procurement KPIs.
  • Managed resources to yield high Return On Investment (ROI), raising cost-effectiveness.
  • Used trend data and financial forecasts to establish accurate budgets aligned with operational needs.


Procurement Officer

Samaritan’s Purse
Kyiv, Ukraine
01.2022 - 01.2023
  • Company Overview: Humanitarian organization providing aid to those in need. Website: https://www.samaritanspurse.org
  • Procurement of medical supplies for various purposes, energy supply devices, goods to optimize warehouse operations, goods for building renovation and external works, search for and establish contacts with accomodation service providers.
  • Ensured compliance with company policies by conducting regular trainings.
  • Negotiating with suppliers and resolving complex issues for further cooperation.
  • Execution and negotiation of supply contracts of various levels of complexity.
  • Evaluated procurement processes and used results to improve workflows and procedures.
  • Coordination of work between suppliers and warehouses.
  • Ensuring accurate record keeping and supporting the overall supply chain management process.
  • Active cooperation with cross-functional teams and effective collaboration with management to optimize asset utilization and rationalize the supply chain.
  • Focus has been given to the pillar with the following responsibilities: Develop, implement and manage robust market analysis processes; leverages key insights to inform and support the development of an effective procurement strategy.
  • Develop knowledge of current supplier capabilities and category segment changes for current and new solutions.
  • Conduct research through the Internet, catalogs, trade publications and trade shows to identify potential suppliers.
  • Implement the most effective sourcing strategy that ensures that contracts are concluded on terms that best meet the requirements of the charitable organization's policy and are agreed with suppliers in advance.
  • Establish selection and negotiation processes in coordination with relevant departments and structural units (project managers, technical teams, security, lawyers, etc.).
  • For the largest projects, to assist in creating or adjusting the procurement structure to ensure that the ordered goods and services are delivered in accordance with the needs (quality/quantity/time), considering the procedure for obtaining all supporting documents from suppliers.
  • Actively promote the identification and realization of possible synergies between relevant departments and business units.
  • Interaction with colleagues from the logistics and procurement departments is based on identifying and enforcement the most effective conditions and timing for the implementation of certain strategies.
  • For each sourcing initiative, in such a roadmap, define and agree on an appropriate sourcing strategy to be implemented based on demand and market analysis (what contract model, what supplier profiles, from where, etc...).
  • Maintain contract performance and ensure that amended Terms and Conditions are applied throughout the project, and related troubleshooting amendment as appropriate.
  • Improve communication with suppliers throughout the contract period.
  • If the supplier provides services, such as warehouse maintenance, the main goal is to manage a pool of qualified contractors and suppliers in the relevant subcategories and geographic regions.
  • Humanitarian organization providing aid to those in need. Website: https://www.samaritanspurse.org
  • Negotiated pricing for apparel and accessories from vendors to secure optimal pricing and keep costs low.
  • Managed tender process, interviewing and comparing bids to maximise contract terms.
  • Monitored delivery progress and contacted clients and suppliers to minimise delivery delays.

Brand-manager

ERC
01.2005 - 01.2016
  • Company Overview: Company specializing in sales and purchases of home appliances, software, and health equipment. Website: https://erc.ua
  • Management in sells/purchases of home appliances /software/ health equipment.
  • Experience establishing productive partnership with clients/vendors.
  • Development of product and price strategy based on local market.
  • Working with large data arrays in Excel, Access, SQL.
  • Work with CRM, PPT and alternatives PRM management.
  • Pricing, price lists calculation, forecasting, sales/stock analysis.
  • Efficient analysis and reporting of SKUs stock level, order-processing.
  • Expertise in supply chain capacity assessment.
  • Maintenance of logistics contracts.
  • Company specializing in sales and purchases of home appliances, software, and health equipment. Website: https://erc.ua

Sales Manager

Ukrainian Center of Licensed Software
01.2002 - 01.2005
  • Company Overview: Organization focused on software sales. Website: http://www.winwordexcel.com
  • Leading of contracts for software sales.
  • Implementation of effective sales strategy.
  • Identifying the needs of key accounts.
  • Conducting negotiations and presentations with partners.
  • Commercial offers formation.
  • Maintenance of contracts with partners.
  • Implementation of works to attract new customers.
  • Organization focused on software sales. Website: http://www.winwordexcel.com

Education

Candidate of Sciences - Pedagogy

Institute of Pedagogy NAPS of Ukraine
Kyiv, Ukraine
09.2017 - 07.2021

Philologist - English and foreign literature

Kyiv National Linguistic University
01.1996 - 01.2002

Skills

  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills
  • Proactive and ambitious approach
  • High level of responsibility and results-oriented mindset
  • Advanced technical and analytical skills
  • Fluent in English, Ukrainian, and Russian
  • Basic knowledge of Italian and German
  • Sustainable procurement practices
  • Materials requirement planning
  • Supply chain strategy development
  • Tactical procurement
  • Familiarity with legal contracts
  • Cost optimisation techniques
  • Contract management software proficiency
  • Supplier conflict resolution
  • Regional delivery programmes
  • Spend analysis
  • Financial acumen
  • Data-driven decision-making
  • Contract negotiation
  • Budgeting and forecasting
  • Cost-reduction strategies
  • High-value project management
  • Material requirements planning (MRP) management
  • Team Leadership
  • Strategic planning
  • Public speaking

Affiliations

  • Interior design, gardening, making various types of crafts, knitting, studying psychology literature

Timeline

Procurement Manager

ARCS Culture Solidali
01.2024 - 01.2025

Procurement Officer

Samaritan’s Purse
01.2022 - 01.2023

Candidate of Sciences - Pedagogy

Institute of Pedagogy NAPS of Ukraine
09.2017 - 07.2021

Brand-manager

ERC
01.2005 - 01.2016

Sales Manager

Ukrainian Center of Licensed Software
01.2002 - 01.2005

Philologist - English and foreign literature

Kyiv National Linguistic University
01.1996 - 01.2002

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