Konstantinos Stergiou
Procurement Coordinator
Athens
Summary
Experienced procurement professional with a proven track record of successfully managing vendor relationships to ensure efficient and cost-effective purchasing operations. Skilled in negotiation and contract development, and leading cross-functional teams to achieve organizational objectives.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Procurement Coordinator
Phoenix Engineering
Athens, Attica
06.2024 - Current
- Managing procurement budgets, ensuring cost control, and adherence to financial targets.
- Leading and managing a team of five procurement professionals.
- Setting up and negotiating contracts to obtain favorable pricing and delivery structures.
- Developing and implementing procurement strategies that align with company goals.
- Implementing effective risk management strategies for procurement activities, safeguarding the organization from supply chain disruptions.
- Facilitating clear communication between internal stakeholders and external suppliers, ensuring alignment on expectations and deliverables.
- Creating detailed reports on procurement activities to make informed decisions regarding budget allocations and strategic planning initiatives.
Procurement Specialist
Phoenix Engineering
10.2023 - 06.2024
- Conducting market research for potential suppliers and negotiating contracts in order to achieve cost-effective agreements.
- Coordination of various ground operations, while collaborating with engineers and other project members.
- Introducing process improvements, reducing lead times and improving accuracy.
- Developing and implementing strategic procurement processes to optimize the sourcing and purchasing of network materials.
- In charge of three warehouses with network and construction materials.
Procurement Assistant
MSYSTEMS
11.2022 - 10.2023
- Obtained advanced knowledge of Soft1 (ERP) program.
- Processed purchase orders efficiently.
- Maintained an organized and up-to-date inventory of technology equipment and supplies.
Engineer Intern
Hellenic Survey of Geology & Mineral Exploration
06.2021 - 09.2021
- Learned the process of petrographic thin section preparation and execution.
- Conducted various laboratory tests to obtain information for soils and clays (e.g., Methylene blue experiment to determine the amount of montmorillonite in a bentonite sample).
- Utilized X-ray Fluorescence (XRF) and X-ray Diffraction (XRD) techniques to analyze and characterize materials.
Store front desk employee and later store manager
O.P.A.P.
9 2017 - 6 2021
- Educated, new employees.
- Managed shift program, employees, and suppliers payments.
- Managed customer accounts while maintaining satisfaction to the highest level.
Education
Master of Science - Mineral Resources Engineering
Technical University of Crete
04.2001 -
Skills
Multitasking
Able to work under pressure
Quick learner
Strong communication and negotiation skills
Analytical skills
Adaptability and flexibility
Operations Management
Microsoft Office
Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP)
AutoCAD
Supplier Relationship Management
Cost Analysis
Contract Negotiations
Certification
Certified member of the Technical Chamber of Greece (T.E.E.)
Languages
Greek
Proficient
C2
Polish
Proficient
C2
English
Advanced
C1
German
Intermediate
B1
Timeline
Procurement Coordinator
Phoenix Engineering
06.2024 - Current
Procurement Specialist
Phoenix Engineering
10.2023 - 06.2024
Procurement Assistant
MSYSTEMS
11.2022 - 10.2023
Engineer Intern
Hellenic Survey of Geology & Mineral Exploration
06.2021 - 09.2021
Master of Science - Mineral Resources Engineering
Technical University of Crete
04.2001 -
Store front desk employee and later store manager
O.P.A.P.
9 2017 - 6 2021
Certified member of the Technical Chamber of Greece (T.E.E.)
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