ALEXANDRE IVANOV

33 Rue Philippe de Girard, Paris, Île-de-France 75010 | +43 676 9506 695 | alexandre.ivanov@hotmail.fr

Summary
Senior executive with 15+ years of experience in procurement, contracting, negotiation and freight
forwarding. Accustomed to deliver results in complex environments and deal with culturally diverse cross-
functional teams. Specialized in achieving cost reduction and operational improvements.

Skills
Supply Chain (Strategic Sourcing, Financial Analysis & modeling: forecasting,
Procurement, Purchasing): category budgeting, ad-cost cash flow and cost analysis
segmentation, sourcing strategy, tendering, Procurement Software (Oracle ERP, ARIBA,
negotiation, contract management, cross- GEP e-sourcing)
functional team management, process Microsoft Office (high proficiency with Word,
improvement, supplier relationship Excel and PowerPoint)
management (SRM), partnerships, freight
forward and shipping
People Management: strategic planning,
day-to-day operation, recruitment, assessment
and career development

Languages
French, English, Bulgarian (tri-lingual), Russian, German (basic proficiency)

Work History
Head Of Safeguards Procurement (6 Buyers, 90M EUR) May 2014 - Current
INTERNATIONAL ATOMIC ENERGY AGENCY (IAEA) Vienna, Austria
Lead key strategic sourcing/procurement projects in the area of nuclear verifications
Manage key contract negotiations in conjunction with IAEA Legal
Lead communication with cross-functional stakeholders and senior management
Engage in continuous process improvement
Focus on Procurement excellence and innovation
Main categories under management: nuclear facilities installation, construction and dismantlement
services, radiation protection and detection equipment, laboratory equipment & supplies, video
surveillance equipment, IT/Telco equipment, products and services including AI and robotics, nuclear and
electrical testing & certification services, satellite imagery.

Senior Procurement Officer (3 Buyers, 60M USD) Apr 2012 - Apr 2014
INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND (IMF) Washington DC, United States
Developed and implemented procurement strategies
Led Contract negotiation with strategic suppliers
Managed SRM programs (ex. Construction companies, IT Staff Augmentation)
 Advised on efficient processes, policies and procedures
Managed the implementation of e-sourcing and e-signature software
Main Categories under management: Construction services (IMF Headquarters Renewal in excess of
$1billion), IT & Telco product and services, audio-visual equipment, car fleet, consulting services, printing
products and services.

Senior Consultant - Supply Chain Practice Jan 2011 - Apr 2012

RESOURCES GLOBAL PROFESSIONALS McLean, Virginia, United States
For a major hotel chain, developed and implemented the global procurement systems strategy.
For a new wireless provider, developed the sourcing strategy and supervised the tendering for all
back-office systems

Head Of Network Equipment Sourcing (15 Buyers, 750M EUR) Jan 2005 - Oct 2010
ORANGE BUSINESS SERVICES – France Telecom Group Paris, France

Developed and executed global Sourcing strategies

Led the supplier selection process : supplier proposals evaluation (RFPs, RFQs), negotiation, global
frame contract agreements
Led and coordinated cross-functional teams
Implemented SRM programs with key suppliers
Improved sourcing processes and promoted best practices (i.e. performance metrics, knowledge
management, training)
Ensured compliance with corporate Sourcing policies, ethical practices, environmental and legal
requirements;performed vulnerability analyses and audits and led ensuing corrective actions.
Main categogories under management: Backbone infrastructure, routers, servers, network circuits, LAN &
PBX switches, IP Telephony, intrusion detection prevention solutions, managed services, video
conferencing solutions, call centre infrastructure

Senior Analyst Oct 2000 - Dec 2004

ORANGE BUSINESS SERVICES – France Telecom Group Paris, France
Provided financial support to various Business Units (IT Services, Convergence, Network & Product
Engineering, Commercial Bids)
Produced budgets, forecasts, P&L reports, business plans and ad-hoc financial analyses
Developed business cases in order to help senior executives make decisions on investments, leases,
product launches and discontinuations

Management Consultant (Bank and Insurance Practice) Jan 1999 - Sep 2000
CSC (formerly KPMG Peat Marwick) Paris, France
Managed private banking software implementation projects for the European branches of BNP
Paribas and Societe Generale

Education
MBA: BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
ESSEC GRADUATE SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT Paris, France
Bachelor of Science: SOCIOLOGY
RENÉ DESCARTES UNIVERSITY - SORBONNE Paris, France

Bachelor of Science: ECONOMICS AND SOCIAL SCIENCES

ST. CLEMENT OF OHRID UNIVERSITY Sofia, Bulgaria

Certifications
MCIPS
CPSM