APOSTOLOS KIRIKOS
Procurement Manager EU & AMET
Chalkida,Greece
Summary
Proactive purchasing manager with a strong track record of helping businesses meet their fulfillment obligations through reliable vendor partnerships and streamlined ordering processes. Skilled in performing detailed research for supplier selection, sourcing, and value assessment to develop the best overall strategy for long-term gain. Expertise in managing purchasing budgets to determine the feasibility of contracts and consistently exceeding savings goals.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Procurement Manager EU & AMET
UPFIELD BV
1 2020
- Head of procurement for Liquid Oils (LOs) and/or Tropical Oils (TOs) for EU, Kenyan, Turkish factories and 3PMs
- Olive oil portfolio procurement at global level.
Supply Chain Lead (GR)
UPFIELD BV
01.2019 - 01.2020
- Lead the SC dpt for the Greek commercial entity.
Procurement Manager
MINERVA SA
01.2017 - 01.2019
- Lead Company's procurement department.
Operations Manager
MINERVA SA
01.2014 - 01.2017
- Establish and lead the Operations department.
Purchasing Manager
MINERVA SA
01.2011 - 01.2014
- Purchasing Manager.
Purchasing & B2B Supervisor
MINERVA SA
01.2008 - 01.2011
- Purchasing & B2B Supervisor.
Purchasing Officer
MINERVA SA
01.2006 - 01.2008
- Purchasing Officer.
Management Trainee
MINERVA SA
01.2005 - 01.2006
- Management Trainee.
Education
Master of Science -
Warwick University
01.2015 - 05.2016
MSc in Marketing - undefined
Athens University of Economics & Business
01.2002 - 05.2004
BSc/MSc in Chemical Engineering - undefined
National Technical University of Athens
01.1997 - 05.2002
Skills
Strategic Sourcing
Price / Contract Negotiation
Supplier Relationship Management
SC & logistics management
Dairy, oils and fats trading
Packaging materials technologies & development
Value stream mapping for several food categories (oils, cheese, vinegar)
Budgeting and Activity Based Costing analysis
Supply chain & distribution footprint optimization
Commodity hedging
TCO management
SAP Super User - Country functional leader for the P2P Work stream
Benchmarking
Otherroles
- Part-time editor for CAR magazine, 2000-01-01, 2006-12-31
- Account manager, Aboutnet Internet services, 2004-01-01, 2004-12-31
Languages
Greek
Native language
Greek
Proficient
C2
English
Proficient
C2
Training
- Procurement Excellence Executive Program, Arc Blu, Manchester, 2018-01-01, 2019-12-31
- Advanced Negotiation Skills, PMMS Consultants, Manchester, 2015-01-01, 2015-12-31
- Leadership development, Hay Group, Athens, 2015-01-01, 2015-12-31
- Structured Approach to Strategic Purchasing, PMMS Consultants, Manchester, 2014-01-01, 2014-12-31
- FOSFA Middle Managers Course in Trading, Brunel University, London, 2012-01-01, 2012-12-31
- Leadership Effectiveness, Manexcel, Unknown, 2012-01-01, 2012-12-31
- Crash Executive Course in Management, ALBA School of Economics, Unknown, 2009-01-01, 2009-12-31
INTERESTS & HOBBIES
• Tennis
• Hiking
• Mentoring
Timeline
Supply Chain Lead (GR)
UPFIELD BV
01.2019 - 01.2020
Procurement Manager
MINERVA SA
01.2017 - 01.2019
Master of Science -
Warwick University
01.2015 - 05.2016
Operations Manager
MINERVA SA
01.2014 - 01.2017
Purchasing Manager
MINERVA SA
01.2011 - 01.2014
Purchasing & B2B Supervisor
MINERVA SA
01.2008 - 01.2011
Purchasing Officer
MINERVA SA
01.2006 - 01.2008
Management Trainee
MINERVA SA
01.2005 - 01.2006
MSc in Marketing - undefined
Athens University of Economics & Business
01.2002 - 05.2004
BSc/MSc in Chemical Engineering - undefined
National Technical University of Athens
01.1997 - 05.2002
Procurement Manager EU & AMET
UPFIELD BV
1 2020
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