Michael Kallouris
Procurement Manager
Nicosia
Summary
Proactive Purchasing Manager helping businesses meet fulfillment obligations through reliable vendor partnerships and streamlined ordering processes. Performs detailed research in supplier selection, sourcing and value assessment to form best overall strategy for long-term gain. Manages purchasing budget to determine feasibility of contracts and exceed savings goals.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Global Procurement Manager
YNV GROUP/TEK EXPERTS
Nicosia
01.2021 - 12.2022
- Running the full procurement cycle for a group of companies with 10000+ employees
- IT Equipment purchases through a service desk ticketing system
- Ownership of Service Desk cycle PR/PO's
- Configuration building globally for 10+ countries
- Creating & Maintained yearly service & purchasing contracts
- Negotiated complex corporate procurement contracts by working closely with internal and external contacts.
- Evaluated supplier quotes based on purchasing procedures and competitiveness in quality, price and delivery.
- Implemented process improvements that reduced average purchasing cycle times by 70%.
- Authorized purchase orders and consumables through Jira and Service Desk.
- Generated weekly, monthly, quarterly and yearly reports on purchasing operations.
- Reduced costs by streamlining contract bidding and procurement processes to assure best prices for materials and services.
- Drove operational improvements which resulted in savings and improved profit margins.
- Managed team of employees, overseeing hiring, training and professional growth of employees.
- Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
Procurement/Project Manager
Self-Employed
Global
01.2018 - 12.2020
- Procurement/Project Management
- Procurement & Project Management for various constructions
- Projects in Cyprus
- Project Planning
- Working with construction managers for the supply & installation of finish materials for high rise building
- International sourcing of raw & finishing materials
- Maintained relationships with material vendors to lower costs and diversify capabilities.
- Facilitated communication between internal personnel, contractors and vendors for project cohesion.
- Managed projects from procurement to commission.
- Developed and initiated projects, managed costs and monitored performance.
- Met project deadlines without sacrificing build quality or workplace safety.
Senior Production Manager
A&B Vassileiou
Nicosia
01.2007 - 12.2017
- Works closely with project managers to ensure that materials and services are purchased at the lowest total cost from domestic and international sources to meet project requirements and production schedules
- Identifies sourcing risks and ensures mitigating strategies with timely and effective resolution
- Targets key suppliers/vendors and evaluates performance
- Develops relationships and long term partnerships with suppliers
- Maintains supplier material selection database and conducts supplier audits
- Train & Development of purchasing activities
- Tender Creation for Government Bidding
- Determined suitable crew requirements, scheduled employees and worked with human resources to meet changing production schedules.
Education
Mechanical Engineering
A Technical School
01.2002 - 01.2005
Diploma - Organizational Leadership
Elev8 Education
Qatar 12.2021 - 12.2022
No Degree - Engineering Health & Safety
KEM
Nicosia 10.2020 - 02.2021
Skills
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Timeline
Diploma - Organizational Leadership
Elev8 Education
12.2021 - 12.2022
Global Procurement Manager
YNV GROUP/TEK EXPERTS
01.2021 - 12.2022
No Degree - Engineering Health & Safety
KEM
10.2020 - 02.2021
Procurement/Project Manager
Self-Employed
01.2018 - 12.2020
Senior Production Manager
A&B Vassileiou
01.2007 - 12.2017
Mechanical Engineering
A Technical School
01.2002 - 01.2005
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