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Hello LinkedIn community! 👋 Thrilled to announce my new journey in Finland! With a background in logistics, supply chain management, and procurement, I've collaborated with various industries such as construction, e-commerce, and international sourcing. My experience ranges from managing operations to sourcing materials for diverse projects like construction, e-commerce, industrial equipment, and sustainable packaging solutions. Through this, I've refined my problem-solving, negotiation, and relationship-building skills. Now settled in Finland, I am dedicated to launching my procurement business in the near future and eager to connect with fellow professionals. As a firm believer in innovative solutions, I am open to networking and potential collaborations. Having served as a Sourcing Manager and Logistics Coordinator, I invite you to reach out for engaging discussions on logistics, procurement strategies, or knowledge sharing. Let's grow and learn together! 🚀 #logistics #procurement #supplychain #entrepreneurship #networking #growth

Welcome to the forefront of indoor comfort: Welcome to Purmo Group. We're not here to sell you products; we're here to make a difference. With a passion for what we do and a genuine care for the planet, we're proud to be leading the change towards a more sustainable future. We're not afraid to dream big. We're ambitious, and we are willing to shake things up. From innovative technology to sleek designs, we're constantly pushing the boundaries to bring you the best indoor climate solutions out there.  But it's not just about making waves – it's about making changes that matter. changes that make your space more comfortable and the planet a better place to live. So, if you're ready to join a movement that's as passionate as it is ambitious, come on board with Purmo Group. Together, we'll create a world where comfort, care, and ambition collide,  because that's where real stuff happens. COULD THIS BE YOU ?  Are you a seasoned procurement professional with a strategic mindset? We are seeking a dynamic Head of Procurement to lead and innovate our procurement operations across Germany and Austria.  Key Responsibilities:  Strategic Leadership: Define, implement, and roll out the procurement strategy for Germany and Austria.  Supplier Management: Lead all supplier-related activities, including selection, negotiation, and agreement of terms.  Quality Assurance: Ensure all sourced materials meet specifications and quality standards to support production efficiency.  Efficiency Optimization: Drive improvements in procurement efficiencies and optimize Net Working Capital.  New Initiatives: Support the introduction of new products, suppliers, and technical projects in Germany and Austria.  Material Availability: Guarantee the availability of materials and equipment across all relevant plants.  Stakeholder Collaboration: Work closely with Plant Managers, Operations Directors, and Lead Buyers on procurement-related projects.  Support & Management: Oversee local purchasers and support all plants in supplier-related matters in Germany and Austria.  Performance Reporting: Report on KPIs, project status, pricing, and supplier performance.  Team Contribution: Serve as a member of the Procurement Management Team, contributing to the overall strategy and decision-making.  The role will be located at the nearest PG location to your home and will report to the Head of Procurement.  Preferably based in Germany or Austria, with travel as needed.    For more information on this role and to register your interest, please don't hesitate to contact Ines Hieber, ines.hieber@purmogroup.com #purmogroup #headofprocurement #purchasing #germany #austria

An ultimate opportunity within an organization where Diversity and Inclusion are key! International playground. Wide range of products. Making impact! #diversity #inclusion #sustainability #industry #supplychain #purchasemanager.

🌟‘MEET THE TEAM’🌟   barox Kommunikation UK/EIRE/META is delighted to present our next ‘Meet the Team’ post, featuring Murat Bogazkoey, Head of Logistics. Murat heads up logistics at barox and often engages with clients regarding deliveries.   ❓ Number of years at barox? In March 2025, it's 16 years. ❓ What do you enjoy about your job? What I enjoy most is the variety. No two days are the same. There are always new challenges, which keeps things exciting. In the end, it makes me happy when my team meets our customers' requirements and delivers the right materials to the right place at the right time.   ❓ You are studying, tell us about it? I am pursuing further education to become a Procurement Manager, which I truly enjoy. During COVID, we learnt first-hand the significant impact of supply chain disruptions. It became clear that this wouldn’t be the last crisis, so I started thinking about how we could prepare by becoming more resilient. This motivated me to deepen my expertise in strategic procurement. I discovered that all companies face the same procurement challenges. My goal is to contribute to our success by applying the simple yet powerful "10 R's" of purchasing where I can make a direct impact. My focus is to ensure: 1 the right product 2 in the right quantity 3 in the right quality 4 at the right time 5 in the right place 6 at the right price/cost 7 from the right supplier 8 to the right customer 9 with the right information 10 and in a sustainable manner is always available.   ❓ What are your ‘life goals’? Professionally, I aim to advance digitalization and sustainability in my work while applying my procurement knowledge to contribute to the company's success. Personally, my goal is to dedicate more time to family and restore a healthy work-life balance. In terms of sports, I aim to complete the Alpenbrevet Platin Tour again in 2025. Another challenge will be to cycle all the way from South Germany to Barcelona (about 1150K). I would also like to run a marathon someday. There are so many other things I still want to achieve 😊 My main goal is to stay healthy so that I can accomplish all the goals I’ve mentioned. ❓Tell us a surprising or fun fact about you? Once I had a call from a customer from Austria who spoke very quickly in dialect. At first, I thought it was French and tried to explain with a few words in French, saying "Je suis désolé. Je ne parle pas bien français. Un moment, s'il vous plaît" that I didn’t understand him, before transferring him to my colleague. After the call, my colleague explained that the caller was actually speaking German, just in an Austrian dialect. It was embarrassing, but luckily the customer was helped, and we had a good laugh about it afterward.   ❓What's your favourite way to relax? Walks along the Rhine, attending concerts, as well as beach vacations or city trips, which all the family enjoys.   Thank you Murat for taking part in ‘Meet the Team’! 🎉 #barox #switchesforvideo #meettheteam

The Most Challenging Project in My Logistics Career. "Boss, I want to ask, looking back at all the difficult and complicated projects in the logistics field you've been through, which one is the most difficult?" This question from my sales team member caught me off guard as we were driving back from a customer visit. I took a moment to ponder, considering the query for over 30 seconds. During those 30 seconds, my mind raced through the various challenging projects I had encountered. I thought about the factory moving project I led at Sinovitrans, where I navigated complex logistics to ensure a seamless transition. The first warehouse winning project at Maersk Vietnam came to mind, a testament to my ability to secure strategic partnerships. I also recalled the initial bulk vessel project at Circle Logistics, which required meticulous planning and execution to deliver successful outcomes. Each of these projects presented unique challenges, from handling numerous issues to engaging with multiple stakeholders. While I felt pressure and faced difficulties throughout these experiences, I realized that I had successfully conquered them and gained valuable logistics knowledge that would aid me in future endeavors. The thrill of learning, adapting, and conquering new challenges is what drives me to continuously push the boundaries of what is possible in the logistics industry. Ultimately, after careful consideration, I told him that: “the most challenging project for me is always, the next one.” Yes, the most challenging project in my logistics career is always the next one. This perspective fuels my drive for continuous improvement and motivates me to seek out new opportunities for learning and growth. The excitement of tackling new challenges is what inspires me to elevate my capabilities and achieve greater heights in my career. #selfgrowth #selfmotivation #selfchallenge

🕵️ 𝑺𝑼𝑷𝑷𝑳𝑰𝑬𝑹𝑺 𝑾𝑨𝑵𝑻𝑬𝑫 🕵️ Fressnapf / Maxi Zoo Indirect Procurement is looking for inventory service providers / stocktaking services 🤝 🌍Can you, in addition to Germany, offer your services in at least two of the following countries: Ireland, Denmark, Netherland, Belgium, Luxemburg, France, Switzerland, Austria, Poland, Hungary, Romania? 📅Are you available for our inventory session from October until December? 50 Are you able to at least serve 50 stores per country? 👆Collaborating with subcontractors in the individual countries is not possible 💬Your teamleads must speak the respective national language If you are interested I am looking forward to getting in touch with you by receiving a comment on this post or receiving a direct message 📬. For anybody in my network: I’m also very happy about recommendations via comment or DM☺️ (and also resharing this post ⏭) #socialprocurement #wearebuying #strongertogether #SocialProcurement - making Procurement visible #weloveprocurement #fressnapf Fressnapf Holding SE

📍 𝗗𝗜𝗦𝗖𝗢𝗩𝗘𝗥 the Katoen Natie unique multi-customer logistics platform in Houston, Texas, United States of America 🌍 📦 Storage Area: With an impressive existing capacity of 650.000 m² and an additional potential capacity of 1,2 million m², this logistics platform is the biggest logistics platform in the US. The location offers ample capacity for efficient and flexible warehousing and logistics operations. 🔗 Connectivity: Being located at stone's throw away from the port of Houston and centrally located in the US, this logistics platform serves as the ideal import platform to serve the US market. This multi-customer logistics platform is located 1 mile from the Interstate 10 that connects Florida with California. 🏭 Operations: Pioneering efficiency in contract logistics, this multi-customer platform combines different operations and ensures streamlined, automated processes and high-quality service. Supported by the Katoen Natie Academy, a skilled workforce of more than 350 people is at the service of our customers. 🌱 Sustainability: Primary focus is on the chosen 7 Sustainable Development Goals. Continuous actions are taken to progress on the wellbeing and the development of our workforce, the reduction of the waste flows and the reduction of CO2 and GHG emissions. Find out more about the Houston logistic platform: https://lnkd.in/dA_iwxmJ Find out more about the other locations of Katoen Natie: https://lnkd.in/dMbbuyZN #KatoenNatie #ConsumerGoodsandIndustry #OurPeopleMakeTheDifference #Logistics #Houston #LocationStrategy #EfficientSupply #ExpansionPotential #Connectivity

Today marks exactly 7 years since I started my career in logistics at AsstrA-Associated Traffic AG! Over this time, I’ve faced numerous challenges, gained invaluable experience, was awarded among the best employees to participate in Swiss Holidays ⛷️ and grown into the position of Tender Management Director. To celebrate this milestone, I’d like to share 7 interesting facts about my journey and some key observations: 1) I earned my first $100 at a small logistics company back in my student days. Fun fact: I had to buy a book with the unfamiliar word “Logistics” on the cover and figure it out in three days. They paid me for interpreting services. I guess it was a sign! 😊 2) AsstrA-Associated Traffic AG has been, and still is, the most amazing place where your professional qualities are important, where you are not afraid to make mistakes and where activity is valued. 3) My biggest asset is my team. I’m proud of how we’ve built an efficient workflow and maintained team spirit throughout the ups and downs. Teamwork is the cornerstone of our success! 💪 4) The secret of a successful tender is simple - coordinated work of sales, operations and tender department. When everyone is looking in the same direction, victory is inevitable. 5) Tender specialists are the unsung heroes. It happens in all the companies. We’re the first ones called when there’s a problem but the last to get a "thank you". C'est la vie. 😊 Shout out to all my fellow tenderers and all RFI&RFQ professionals - you are fantastic! 6) Winning a tender is challenging, but organizing one is equally tough. Our clients can trust that we will thoroughly review their requirements, ask clarifying questions, and meet all technical specifications. 7) Special thanks to clients who save their line IDs in tender files and do not change them between rounds. Customers who keep the same IDs year after year are forever in my heart! ❤️ There's still so much more exciting work ahead 💫 I keep moving forward!

Get to Know Viktoriia Shevchuk, who joined us last year as Head of Procurement Europe 🚀 With over 12 years of experience across various industries, Viktoriia is leading our Procurement department towards achieving our strategy of profitable growth. Learn more about her background and the department's strategic initiatives in our latest blog article: https://lnkd.in/entk6Axu #AUTO1Group #Procurement #AUTO1GroupBlog

As part of our Staff Spotlight series, we asked our new Vietnam Operations Coordinator, Tracy Nguyen, about herself and what she enjoys about her work at Prime Global Logistics. // Name: Tracy Nguyen // Title: Logistics Coordinator // Location: Vietnam // What inspires you in your work?  The opportunity to assist people in their tasks, solve complex problems and make information more accessible. Logistics coordination is fascinating because it involves ensuring that every detail aligns with efficiency and smooth operations. // A memorable ‘win’ you achieved recently?  It was a real achievement in landing my job as a logistics coordinator. Securing this role felt like a major step forward in my career and it was the culmination of my hard work and determination. // What was your last experience at work that made you stronger?  I had to quickly memorize how to use the company’s logistics system and data. It boosted my confidence in handling the technical aspects of logistics coordination and improved my ability to manage critical information efficiently. // Which of the Prime's core values do you most relate to, and why? (Integrity, Innovation and safety)  The core value I most relate to is safety. I believe that maintaining high safety standards not only protects the cargo but also safeguards everyone involved in the supply chain. By focusing on safety, I can prevent costly errors, reduce risks, and contribute to a smooth and secure operation.