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Frankfurt Area, Germany

$200.0/min 5.0 2 $3.33/min

Expert in (IT) procurement and purchasing -> trainer and consultant Expert in negotiations of all kind (procurement, sales, M&A, ...) -> trainer and coach Digital expert - help the C-level to go the next step Entrepreneur & Self-employed

Brian Churchill, CPSM, MBA

Chicago, IL

$250.0/min 5.0 2 $4.17/min

Certified & Experienced Procurement & Supply Chain Professional specialized in cross-functional leadership, category management, spend analytics, eSourcing, and operational process improvement. Known for developing creative solutions to complex supply chain challenges that deliver meaningful cost reductions. Has worked with various Fortune 500 Companies performing strategic sourcing initiatives that achieved multiple-million dollar savings across a wide range of categories.

Raynard Porter

Houston, TX

$120.0/min 5.0 2 $2/min

Procurement and Supply Chain professional with experience in strategic sourcing, RFP process, and value creation.

Colin Campbell

$100.0/min 5.0 1 $1.67/min

Accomplished supply chain professional with track record of achievement in demand planning, forecasting, inventory management, purchasing, operations and customer service. Experienced in retail, consumer, business to business, distribution and manufacturing industries on a local to global scale. Excellent communication skills with strong analytic problem solving and continuous improvement credentials. Proven ability to hire, develop and lead world class teams. Additional areas of expertise & qualifications: Forecasting and budgeting | Inventory and supply chain optimization | Working Capital reduction | Purchasing operations | Logistics and compliance | Supplier performance management | Continuous improvement | New product introduction | Applied data mining | Customer satisfaction | Project management | MS Office and T-SQL | BA in Economics and MBA in Marketing/CIS | German fluency

Henry Deutsch

Sandy, Utah

$300.0/min 5.0 0 $5/min

• Global Sourcing • Factory Pricing Negotiations • Purchasing • Quality Control • Vendor Relations • Risk Management • Operations and Logistics • Project Development • International Contract Negotiations • Supplier Development • Logistics • U.S. Customs Regulations • Process Implementation • Strategic Planning/Analysis

Lal Verma

758 Sain Vihar Ghaziabad

$120.0/min N/A 0 $2/min

Founder Wooplr. Multiple Entrepreneur. Mentor at Chegg & 500startups. Startup Expert and Advisor.

Thangadurai Puttan

Chennai

$100.0/min N/A 0 $1.67/min

P. THANGADURAI Supply Chain Manager & Polymer Engineering Specialist +91-7010971680 | thangaduraiputtan@gmail.com | LinkedIn Profile Professional Profile Results-driven Supply Chain Manager and Chemical/Polymer Engineer with over 22 years of expertise in strategic sourcing, procurement, vendor localization, and technical quality assurance. Proven track record of optimizing supply chain operations, delivering multi-crore cost savings, and enhancing production outputs within industrial valve manufacturing and rubber compounding sectors. Skilled in SAP MM/SD, ISO/TS compliance, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement frameworks. Core Competencies Supply Chain & Sourcing: End-to-End SCM, Strategic Sourcing, Category Management, RFQ & Cost Negotiation, Vendor Qualification & Development. Technical & Manufacturing: Rubber Compound Development (EPDM, NBR, Viton, Silicone), Valve Component Sourcing, Material Standardization, Casting Localization. Quality & Compliance: ISO 9001, ISO/TS 16949, CE, ATEX, APQP, PPAP, FMEA, Kaizen, 5S, Six Sigma. Career Summary Manager – Supply Chain Management / Sourcing | L&T Valves Ltd, Kanchipuram (Aug 2012 – Present) Lead end-to-end procurement, production planning, and vendor development for valve components, steel castings, rubber chemicals, and plastics. Negotiated pricing below CMG estimations, delivering ₹1.31 Crore in direct cost savings (2020–2022). Increased output by 50% for Soft Seated Butterfly Valves and 80% for Dual Plate Check Valves via vendor alignment. Successfully localized steel casting supply from China to India, achieving a 33% reduction in procurement costs. Awarded the Best Performance Award (Valve Excellence) in 2024–2025. Production Engineer – Technical (Rubber) | Hwaseung Material India Pvt Ltd (Feb 2009 – Jul 2012) Managed daily mixing schedules and production for EPDM, NBR, CR, NR, FKM, and Silicone rubber compounds. Saved ₹10 Lakhs annually by reengineering the rubber mixing process and boosted annual turnover by 60%. Assistant Quality Manager | Techno Rubber & Plastics (Aug 2006 – Jan 2009) Managed QA for automotive components using APQP, PPAP, Kaizen, and 5S methodologies. QA/Lab Assistant – Technical | CORI Engineers Pvt Ltd (Feb 2003 – Jul 2006) Conducted raw material testing, lab compliance, and AV mount compound development. Education & Certifications Bachelor’s in Chemical Engineering – Institute of Management and Engineering, New Delhi (2020) Diploma in Polymer Technology – Institute of Chemical Technology, Chennai (2002) Certifications: Internal Quality Auditor (ISO 9001/2008), 5S Internal Auditor, FMEA, Six Sigma, Value Engineering

Ricardo Pérez

Rivas Vaciamadrid

$60.0/min N/A 0 $1/min

2022-2023 OVO SOLUTIONS SLU ovosolutions.es Rivas Vaciamadrid (Madrid) SPAIN CEO of OVO SLU / extern CEO of R&C / strategic procurement for Vision Box vision-box.com 2014-2022 R&C SLU grouprc.eu/localizacoes/espanha Rivas Vaciamadrid (Madrid) SPAIN CEO of R&C / extern CEO of OVO SOLUTIONS / strategic procurement for Vision Box Extern CEO of RARI GmbH rari.eu/de / Extern CCO of GROUP RC grouprc.eu 2013-2014 RARI SA rari.eu Moita (Lissabon) PORTUGAL Procurement manager / commercial manager 2006-2013 SIEMENS SA siemens.com/es Tres Cantos (Madrid) SPAIN Procurement manager industry / Procurement manager automotive industry 2002-2006 SIEMENS-DEMATIC dematic.com Coslada (Madrid) SPAIN Procurement manager automotive industry Project manager: airports and automotive industry Claim manager 1994-2002 SIEMENS-CONTROLMATIC siemens.com/es Cornellá (Barcelona) SPAIN Responsible of a technical office of automation Project manager for automotive / logistics and airports Programmer in PLCs and commissioning 1991-1994 SIEMENS-AG siemens.com/de Erlangen GERMANY Programmer in PLCs and commissionin

Ingrid Rasmann

Estonia

$100.0/min N/A 0 $1.67/min

Professional Summary Experienced purchasing and warehouse manager with strong expertise in procurement planning, supplier negotiations, inventory management, and documentation control in large manufacturing companies. Skilled in team leadership, production support, and compliance with BRC Food Safety standards. Fast learner with excellent organizational and communication skills. Key Skills * Procurement & Purchasing * Warehouse Management * Supplier Negotiation * Team Leadership * Documentation Management * BRC Food Safety Standards * ERP Systems: Erply, Taavi, Standard Books * Strong Computer Skills

Kevin Boeck

Grand Prairie, TX

$250.0/min N/A 0 $4.17/min

I help growing companies turn their supply chain from a cost center into a competitive advantage. Currently serving as a Director of Operations and a member of the executive team, I oversee the high-level integration of logistics, warehousing, quality, and purchasing. With a track record of managing up to $32 million in inventory with 98.99% accuracy and scaling warehouse operations to 99.98% accuracy, I specialize in identifying operational "leaks" that drain profit. Whether you are struggling with 3PL performance, vendor negotiations, or ERP (SAP) implementation, I provide the executive-level roadmap to streamline your flow and protect your bottom line.

Mateo Nicolas

Cesk republique

$60.0/min N/A 0 $1/min

Hello, I am a serial buyer in automotive industrie, graduate with a purchasing master degree, I am working at the international.

Jennifer L Goldsmith

Greenville, South Carolina

$100.0/min N/A 0 $1.67/min

I have been a mortgage loan officer for almost 10 years. I have worked with a diverse clientele and can assist in preparing people to purchase a home.

Onkar Singh

New Delhi

$175.0/min N/A 0 $2.92/min

Global Procurement & SCM Consultant. Ex-Tata, Reliance, Dr. Lal PathLabs, Accenture. $470M+ spend managed, $55M+ savings delivered. Expert in sourcing, supply chain setup, cost optimization & vendor strategy. Fractional CPO. Helping businesses scale smarter.

Mohith Chowta

Bangalore, India

$100.0/min N/A 0 $1.67/min

I help business leaders, founders, and supply chain executives optimize multi-million-dollar procurement operations, streamline complex logistics networks, and capture hard cost savings. With nearly 17 years of hands-on experience across FMCG, Industrial, and High-Precision Manufacturing sectors—and an Executive credential from IIM Calcutta—I bring actionable, high-impact strategies to every call. Areas I can advise you on: Strategic Sourcing & Negotiation: Designing Best sourcing models, contract frameworks. Logistics & Network Optimization: Restructuring complex freight networks, handling high-volume logistics, and driving route-level freight analytics. Procurement Digital Transformation: Deploying digital procurement marketplaces, RFQ automation, and analytics to improve transparency. Supplier Governance & Risk Mitigation: Building high-performing vendor ecosystems with >95% adherence using structured KPI frameworks and supplier segmentation.

Priscilla Madera

Santiago, Dominican Republic

$100.0/min N/A 0 $1.67/min

Experience of over 18 years in international purchases Education: 1. Master in Project Executive Management. 2. IBM Practitioner Certification CITI Program 3. Certification Bridging the Gap Between Strategy Design and Delivery Brighthouse. 4. Bachelor in Business Administration. 5. Diploma in Foreign Trade and Customs Operations 6. Diploma in Integrated Customs Management System 7. Diploma in Warehouse Management and Inventory Control

Vincenzo Miccoli

Modena

$100.0/min N/A 0 $1.67/min

Italian Purchasing and Supply Chain expert. Suppliers analysis, cost reduction, supllu chain optimization.

Ekaterina Krylova

$60.0/min N/A 0 $1/min

I'm an expert in interview preparation and CV compilation , with 5+ years of experience working in multinational companies. Passionate about IT and analytics.

Joseph Pagliara, PMP, CSPO, PPS

Philadelphia, PA

$500.0/min N/A 0 $8.33/min

15+ years of experience in Project Management, Commercial and Residential Construction, Purchasing and Leadership. Joe has successfully led new store construction & remodel projects with IKEA and new homebuilding communities with Lennar. Joe has also structured 2 Project Management Offices across industries, creating new Project Management, Purchasing and Budget Management organizations. Joe holds professional certifications as Project Management Professional (PMP), Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO) and Project, Program and Steering Group Management (PPS). Joe is enthusiastic about delivering creative, quality results that positively affect lives.

Francisco de Diego

Madrid

$250.0/min N/A 0 $4.17/min

20 years of experience in management, building and expanding operations, negotiating contracts, meeting critical deadlines and ensuring customer satisfaction for international companies worldwide which are specialized in Bio-Pharma, Retail and Industrial sectors. Highly skilled at increasing net profits with solid strategies and overall productivity always with focus on client needs. Professional career aimed at playing a key role on challenges and exciting projects in multinational companies which enable to complement my experience and global vision as a team leader. EXPERTISE • Global Procurement, Sourcing and strategic Operations management. • Team leadership in complex projects with multicultural-task & department overview. • Expert negotiator and effective bridge-builder stakeholder communicator for change management. • Expert in TCO category management for a large variety of categories such as APIs, Excipients, Pharma Packaging, Indirect procurement in CAPEX-OPEX. • Expert in Bio-Pharma, Retail and Industrial sectors. • Digital mindset. B2B, B2C & Omnichannel commerce expert. • Lean/Agile/Project Management. • Legal contract management. • Customer experience and Business Development management.

René Staal

netherlands

$150.0/min N/A 0 $2.5/min

More then 33 Years expirience in the Procurement, Purchasing and Sourcing environment

James Meads

Sofia, Bulgaria

$200.0/min N/A 0 $3.33/min

Are you a rapidly scaling business? Then you need effective procurement controls, but without compromising speed or agility. Otherwise increases in revenue are leaking through the bucket of unmanaged spend. You need user-friendly tech, not Excel and SAP. I'll help you automate and digitize purchasing processes. I can also train your leadership team in negotiation. 18 years in corporate procurement. Now building No Code procurement apps and matching procurement tech to customers' needs. Languages: 🇬🇧 | 🇩🇪 | 🇪🇸

Pierpaolo Simone

london

$100.0/min N/A 0 $1.67/min

Hi, I'm Pierpaolo, a seasoned professional with over 25 years of experience in retail, property, and luxury hospitality. I have a keen eye for cost savings, menu engineering, change management, data analysis, and operations management. I have worked for renowned companies such as Harrods, Mandarin Oriental, and Dinner by Heston Blumenthal, and I bring that experience to the table to help small and medium-sized businesses achieve their goals. My expertise includes setting up new stores from scratch, negotiating rent, purchasing, and working with suppliers. I'm also skilled in HR management and accountancy. I can help entrepreneurs who want to start their own business or scale up an existing one. I'm passionate about sustainability and believe that businesses can be profitable while also being environmentally responsible. I offer one-on-one consultancy services to help businesses optimize their operations, increase sales, and become more sustainable. I specialize in Salesforce, data analysis programs like Tableau, and other cutting-edge technologies that can help businesses succeed in today's competitive environment. Contact me today to learn more about how I can help your business succeed.

Theo Andre

berlin

$60.0/min N/A 0 $1/min

Two specialities : E-commerce and purchasing. Create my e-commerce company 3 years ago. Specialist of the chinese e-commerce and sourcing market. Specialist of sourcing and purchasing consultant working for international aeronautics and logistic companies.

Jose Gonzalez

North Carolina

$60.0/min N/A 0 $1/min

8+ years of experience in Purchasing, Logistics, Warehousing and fulfillment for E-Commerce brands. For the last 3 years I have been the Supply Chain Manager for an Amazon leader brand in the hair care sector, grossing over $2M+ per month.

Alain BUDELOT

Warsaw, Poland

$100.0/min N/A 0 $1.67/min

marketing & procurement experience in retail B2B - B2C team management 25 yrs experience European markets (France & Eastern Europe)

Thiellement Bruno

Paris, France

$100.0/min N/A 0 $1.67/min

- Consultant Freelance depuis 6 mois - 3 ans d’entrepreneuriat en tant que Co-fondateur et dirigeant d’une Startup : expérience riche de création et management, capacité d’adaptation, prise de décision, vision pragmatique et transverse. - 7 années d’expérience dans le conseil : expert achats et supply chain, maîtrise des best practices du conseil, gestion de projets complexes, management d’équipe et performance industrielle.

Brian Padgett

San Diego, CA

$100.0/min N/A 0 $1.67/min

Senior Level Supply Chain Manager, CPIM, Consultant & Strategist with over 25 years of developing & optimizing Supply Chains in the Electronics Manufacturing Industry

Adam Ristau

Chicago, Illinois

$250.0/min N/A 0 $4.17/min

Merchandising and Marketing Professional, who worked for largest Food Distributor in US and currently with regional independent to bring knowledge on negotiation and vendor relationships with all aspects of purchasing and merchandising covered.

Matt Krause

Istanbul, Turkey

$150.0/min N/A 0 $2.5/min

Presentation trainer for CEOs and upper-level managers at multi-national companies in non-Western markets.

Mohamed E. Abdalla

United Arab Emirates

$400.0/min N/A 0 $6.67/min

- Current: Manager Fleet Planning, Etihad Airways. -Jul05-Mar08: Finance Advisory to CEO, Etihad Airways - Manager Cargo Accounting, Air France - New York Office - Accounting manager, Emirates Airline - New York Office

Amadi Samuel

Nigeria

$150.0/min N/A 0 $2.5/min

An Engineering Entrepreneur, and a CO Founder of a local auto garage (Cele Japanese auto maintenance). With Four years experience in Japanese auto repairs, and extended experience in auto body works(MIG and Arc welding), auto spray. Good computer literacy and communication skills.

Shashank Jadhav

Mumbai

$100.0/min N/A 0 $1.67/min

Responsible for supply management of agile & highly dynamically trading Tanker Vessels with an assigned Team. The role requires continuous collaboration with tactical & strategic suppliers, 3PL & cross-functional stakeholders from Technical, Operations & Finance. Considering the nature of business & organizational strategy the focus is always on optimising the Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) considering the highly dynamic business environment.

Catherine Mahon-Gunnell

Dallas, Texas

$150.0/min N/A 0 $2.5/min

COO on loan--expert in processes, people, technology to take your organization to "the next level"

Muhammad Farooqi

Mississauga, Ontario, Canada

$300.0/min N/A 0 $5/min

A seasoned purchasing and SCM professional with over 25 years of experience in Consumer Products, Industrial manufacturing, Consulting, Commodity Trading, Oil & Gas, Real Estate, Services and Shipping Industries. Building on my post qualification work experience and an MBA, I have contributed to the growth and development of reputed organizations. Being a professional with incisive, analytical ability, I have thrived in the corporate world in challenging assignments for PEPSI COLA, SIEMENS, ERNST & YOUNG Consulting, CALTEX OIL, MILAHA (Qatar Navigation) and SAUDI CABLE COMPANY.

Mark Sheffer

Cincinnati, Ohio

$200.0/min N/A 0 $3.33/min

Strategic Sourcing Manager - Cintas Corporation – Mason, OH, 12/16/2013 ~ 7/22/2019 Senior Purchasing Specialist - Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing North America – Erlanger, KY 3/20/1989 ~ 2/18/2013 Senior Buyer - Lockheed Missile and Space Company (LMSC) – Sunnyvale, CA 5/1986 ~ 3/1989 Buyer/Planner - Memorex Corporation – Santa Clara, CA 6/1984 ~ 5/1986

Jeffrey Santee

Columbus, OH

$250.0/min N/A 0 $4.17/min

Sr. Manager, Supplier Relationship Management Program with Fortune 100 company • Responsible for the development and implementation of the SRM program • Actively identified opportunities and benefits that achieve the organization’s strategic objectives through program implementation. Over 100 strategic initiatives identified with key suppliers. Sr. Manager, Global Strategic Sourcing for Fortune 20 company • Responsible for managing a supplier portfolio in excess of $1B in annual spend • Developed and managed strategic supplier agreements for key suppliers in Medical Segment division Director, Sourcing Operations • Led sourcing team of 40+ supplier relations and administrative sales support functions, operations process improvement and supplier performance activities. Held suppliers accountable for pricing, quality and on-time delivery. • Created the strategic sourcing department responsible for processing high-volume daily sales requests.

Aniruddh Malpani

Berlin, Germany

$350.0/min N/A 0 $5.83/min

A result oriented professional with a panache in Technology and Management. My interest and passion lies in field of Digitalization, AI & ML, IT, Strategy, Project Management, Technical Project Handling, Software Management, Requirements Management, Product Management, Functional Safety (ISO 26262), Cybersecurity (ISO/SAE 21434, IEC 62443, ISO 27001), ASPICE and Security Compliance, System Engineering, Business Analysis, Automotive Consulting which are challenging.

Eugene Astapov

Germany, Stuttgart

$60.0/min N/A 0 $1/min

10+ years of experience in procurement. I worked in Eastern/Western Europe and NAFTA. I speak English, Spanish, German and Russian.

Eng Ho Saw

Malaysia

$60.0/min N/A 0 $1/min

I am from Malaysia, have 28 years working experience in warehouse management, worked in Japanese, Taiwanese, US and Malaysia factory before retired in Nov2020.

Heiko Ruschinski

Paris

$250.0/min N/A 0 $4.17/min

"Project Procurement Manager" in the Oil & Gas Industry. I have over 24 years professional experience acquired in Engineering and Procurement, mainly during project execution with Mannesmann AG, Technip Germany and Technip France in the fields of pipelines, oil and gas processing facilities offshore (FPSO) and LNG facilities onshore and offshore. Processing of all procurement related activities during project execution in Purchasing, Expediting and Traffic in JV and multi-center teams.

Eric Wilson

$60.0/min N/A 0 $1/min

#1 Rep worldwide in SaaS-based Business/Financial Reporting Upstart. Let me be clear: I am not executive management, head of marketing or a founder. I am the #1 sales rep in an upstart that has gone from $12m to $150m in revenue over the past 2 years. If you are looking for hands on, customer-facing advice in regards to a software upstart - I am your guy. My tenacious, challenging-the-customer approach has led to an 8 to 1 profit to my pay investment for my company. I lead customers through a very detailed discovery process to find out their problems/needs, build a custom solution and negotiate a price with great margins & a healthy ROI. 99.2% customer satisfaction is... unheard of. Talk to me!

Tolga Aybars

Turkey

$200.0/min N/A 0 $3.33/min

Experienced Finance And Procurement Executive with a history of working in big industries in Turkey. Skilled in Accounting, Controlling, Tax, Procurement, SAP ERP and Project Implementation.

Morne Slabbert

South Africa

$175.0/min N/A 0 $2.92/min

I have 29 years working experience. 19 years’ experience in Procurement, Storekeeping & Stock Controlling, Warehousing and Operations with Large Hotel Groups as well 10 years’ experience in Purchasing, Storekeeping & Stock Controlling and Operations Controlling in a Retail environment. I have been responsible for the compiling and implementation of Standard Operating Procedures for the Purchasing, Storekeeping & Stock Controlling, Receiving of Stock, Issuing of Stock, Stock Taking, General Warehousing, Hotel Operations, etc. at a well-established Hotel Group for whom I worked at for 17 years. Standard Operating Procedures implemented are still been used today. I am extremely knowledgeable in Purchasing, Storekeeping & Stock Controlling, Warehousing Operations and have extensive Management Experience, Qualifications, Technical experience and work experience to consult in any of the above-mentioned fields.