Yelena Kim Procurement Manager

ad418o@r.postjobfree.com 305-***-**** Miami, Florida 33160

https://www.linkedin.com/in/helen-kim-76918987/

Comprehensive experience in operational and logistical management roles leading procurement and purchasing for global industrial companies. Strategic leader with experience leading supply chain management while providing forecasting and development strategies to drive operational processes. Collaborative manager working with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance and facilitate procurement procedures and minimize risk. Instrumental in implementing process improvements and conducting market research to validate positive change and business growth opportunities. Possess multiple certificates in procurement, logistics, and supply chain management from global organizations. Bilingual proficiency in English and Russian. Areas of Expertise include:

Strategic Forecasting

Global Expertise

Resource Planning

Inventory Assembly & Tracking

Client Relationship

Business Growth

Team Leadership

Competitive Market Research

Problem Resolution

Professional Experience

UNITED MEDICAL TRADE COMPANY Miami, USA 2018-present time

Medical and Dental Products Distribution Company.

Purchasing Manager

Oversee the operations and daily activities of the purchasing department. Spearhead purchasing materials while preparing purchase orders meeting industry and business compliance standards. Forecast and plan future business arrangements to align with the company's business development goals. Conduct competitive market research to offer insight on market trends for medical and dental products. Negotiate with vendors to obtain product information, and optimal product pricing, availability, and delivery schedules. Mentor and facilitate sourcing and procurement department to help them achieve BP (best practice). Oversaw teaching and mentoring of junior procurement staff members.

Key Accomplishments:

Led project procurement for Latin America and The Caribbean.

Maintain a projects budget of over $10M.

Develop strong professional relationships with key strategic manufacturers and stakeholders.

Appoint as a project leader supervising over 6 staff members.

Facilitate professional development, coaching, and mentoring opportunities for staff members.

Implement procurement procedures and collaborated with accounting department leaders to ensure all financial matters were handled in accordance with company and industry standards.

KAZ MINERALS Almaty, Kazakhstan 2014-2017 Web site: www.kazminerals.com

A copper company focused on large scale, low cost open pit mining in Kazakhstan.

Senior Buyer

Orchestrated operational and logistical management and procurement for two companies encompassing four oilfields. Spearheaded purchasing materials while preparing purchase orders meeting industry and business compliance standards. Led supply chain management working with cross-functional department units to develop strategic sourcing strategies and planning consistent with market conditions. Forecasted and planned future business arrangements to align with the company's business development goals. Conducted competitive market research to offer insight on market trends for oilfield products and services. Reviewed commercial contract terms for technically qualified bidders. Purchased materials and services and prepared service orders in compliance with company policies. Developed strong professional relationships with selected suppliers to improve business interaction. Oversaw teaching and mentoring of junior procurement staff members.

Key Accomplishments:

Led project procurement for Bozshakol (Paviodar region), Aktogay (East Kazakhstan region), Koksay (Almaty region) and Copper Smelter Complex (East Kazakhstan Region).

Maintained a projects budget of over $5B.

Developed strong professional relationships with key strategic suppliers and stakeholders.

Successfully implemented the Corporate Procurement Strategy and KPI's.

Appointed as a project leader supervising over 10 staff members.

Facilitated professional development, coaching, and mentoring opportunities for staff members.

Implemented procurement procedures and collaborated with accounting department leaders to ensure all financial matters were handled in accordance with company and industry standards.

PETROM S.A. Member of OMV Group Aktau, Kazakhstan 2002-2013 Web site: http://www.omv.com

An Austrian oil company known as the largest oil and gas producer in Southeast Europe.

Senior Procurement Expert

Led operational and procurement management for two company operations including four oilfields. Purchased materials and services while evaluating technically qualified bidders and building strong professional relationships with key stakeholders and industry leaders. Managed supplier qualifications including financial, safety, quality, logistics, and compliance risks. Conducted research to ensure the company achieved maximum value in quality, pricing, and contract terms. Negotiated global contracts working in cross-functional department leaders in finance and legal to minimize corporate risk and maximize profits. Coordinated all field management including export and import operations and supply chain leadership to improve operating process flow. Prepared and issued tender and RFG documents. Evaluated commercial terms of technical bids. Maintained compliance with company and industry policies and procedures when completing purchase and service orders. Implemented Corporate Procurement Strategy, procurement procedures, and KPIs. Collaborated with accounting department leaders to ensure all financial requirements were met and appropriate accounting procedures were deployed.

Key Accomplishments:

Managed an OPEX annual budget of over €9.5M and project budget totaling over €60M

Utilized multiple technical proficiencies including DataStream, a materials, procurement, and logistics module.

Appointed as a project leader supervising over 32 staff members.

Facilitated professional development and mentor opportunities for new hires and junior staff members.

Supervised supplier qualifications including financial, safety, quality, logistics, and compliance risks.

Previous Work Experience:

PETROM S.A. Member of OMV Group, Leading Logistics Coordinator, Aktau, Kazakhstan

PETROM S.A. Member of OMV Group, Logistics Specialist, Aktau, Kazakhstan

MUNAITAS LLP, Procurement Specialist, Almaty, Aktobe, & Atyrau, Kazakhstan

HELIOS LLP, Logistics Specialist, Almaty, Kazakhstan

ADMINISTRATION OF ALMATY CITY, Interdepartmental Procurement Specialist, Almaty, Kazakhstan

Education

Bachelor in World Economy (Oil Business)

KAZAKH - AMERICAN UNIVERSITY Almaty, Kazakhstan

Bachelor in International Tourism (Hotel Business)

KAZAKH NATIONAL UNIVERSITY Almaty, Kazakhstan

Professional Certifications & Training

Procurement Training: EPC/ERCM Contracts. Best Practice in Procurement & Tendering. Certificate, Trans-European Centre Limited, London, UK

Procurement Training (New Rules). Certificate, Optima Consult LLP, Aktau, Kazakhstan

Basics of HSE Management. Certificate, Petro Skills, London, UK

Procurement & Tendering Processes. Certificate, Euro Training LTD, San Francisco, USA

Legal Training: Contracts in the Petroleum Industry. Certificate, Trans-European Centre of Commerce and Finance,

London, UK

Procurement Training: Prequalification of Suppliers, Service Providers & Contractors. Certificate, Euro Training LTD, Dubai, UAE

Logistics Training: Warehouse Stores & Stock Control Management. Certificate, Ecoman Consultants, Dubai, UAE

Procurement & Logistics Training: Supply Chain Management. Certificate, CP Training Consortium, London, UK

Basic Principles of Taxation & Accounting. Certificate, Progress Training Center, Almaty, Kazakhstan

Marketing Plan Development Training. Certificate, Pragma Training Center, Almaty, Kazakhstan

Microsoft Office Training. Certificate, Training Center, Almaty, Kazakhstan

Technical Proficiencies

Microsoft Office Suite

Access (Master File Procurement)

DataStream (Procurement & Logistics Software Program)

SAP System (Finance, Procurement, Logistics, Maintenance Software Program)

CARE (HSEQ Software Program)

EDMS (Electronic Document Management System Software Program)

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