Alexandre Ivanov

Senior Procurement Supply Chain Executive CPSM, MCIPS, black belt (on-going)

Washington DC Home: 202 758 06 05 Cell: 202 664 93 29 alexandre.ivanov@execs.com

Skills Summary _____________________________________________________________________

Professional with 14 years experience in Procurement, Supply Chain, Financial Analysis and Management Consulting. Skilled in dealing with culturally diverse cross-functional teams. Accustomed to achieve significant cost reductions and improvement of supplier relationship and key contract terms and conditions.

Areas of expertise __________________________________________________________________

Supply Chain (Strategic Sourcing, Procurement, Purchasing): category segmentation, Sourcing strategy definition and execution, negotiation, contracts, processes improvement, supplier relationship management, partnerships, evaluation programs and reviews Management: strategic planning, day to day organisation, assessment and career development Corporate Finance: modelling, forecasting and analysing of cash flows and key financial indicators

Employment History _______________________________________________________________

RESOURCES GLOBAL Irvine CA, 2800 professionals in 66 countries, circa $700M annual revenue, based in McLean, Virginia Consultant (senior executive level) - Supply Chain Practice| from January 2011 to present
For a major hotel chain, developed and implemented the Procurement systems strategy. Negotiated new software licensing and support contracts with a strategic supplier (SLAs, service credits, improved software release management terms). For an innovative wireless communications provider, developed the Sourcing strategy with a focus on software licenses pricing models. Supervised RFPs for all Back-Office systems (billing, mediation, number activation and provisioning). Reviewed supplier contracts to incorporate cloud computing legal requirements.

ORANGE BUSINESS SERVICES France Telecom Group, Paris, France, 200,000 professionals, $70 billion annual revenue Senior Director, Network Equipment Sourcing - | various positions held from Jan 2005 to Oct 2010
Managed an annual category spend of 750 million Euros and a team of 15 international category buyers Developed and executed global Sourcing strategies Led the supplier selection process : supplier proposals evaluation (RFPs, RFQs), negotiation, global frame contract agreements

Alexandre Ivanov
Senior Supply Chain Procurement Executive CPSM, MCIPS, black belt (on-going)
Led and co-ordinated cross-functional teams Implemented SRM programs with key suppliers

Washington DC Phone: 202 758 06 05 Cell: 202 664 93 29 alexandre.ivanov@execs.com

Improved Sourcing processes and promoted best practices: metrics, performance and knowledge management Ensured compliance with corporate Sourcing policies, ethical practices, environmental and legal requirements; performed vulnerability analyses and audits and led ensuing corrective actions

Main achievements: Systematically exceeded cost reduction targets by 15-20% thanks to successful RFPs, direct negotiation and category segmentation. Increased quality of service (a smaller number of incidents, shorter restoration times) through enhanced SLAs, supplier relationship and performance measurement processes. Reduced key cycle times by 15-30% thanks to process and tools optimization and standardization.

Senior Analyst | Oct 2000 Dec 2004

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. Main achievements: Reduced network transmission cost by 50% and contributed to the revenue erosion stop by building key Business cases and plans to help top management make the right investment and strategy decisions (buy/lease/retire).

CSC (formerly KPMG Peat Marwick) - Paris, France, 94,000 professionals, $16 billion annual revenue Management Consultant| Jan 1999 to Sep 2000
The role involved project management of banking software implementation projects for the international private banking activities of BNP and Societe Generale: Performed gap analyses, developed improvement plans and reshaped existing business processes Managed projects and co-ordinated with internal stakeholders and external solution providers

Main achievements: decreased costs through IT systems consolidation and business processes optimization

Alexandre Ivanov
Senior Supply Chain Procurement Executive CPSM, MCIPS, black belt (on-going)

Washington DC Phone: 202 758 06 05 Cell: 202 664 93 29 alexandre.ivanov@execs.com

EURO - TRADE & FINANCE - Sofia, Bulgaria, 30 employees Business Development Manager| Aug 1995 to Sep 1996.
Manage existing accounts and develop new business. Expand company product and geographical reach.

Main achievements: won 2 key accounts

Education __________________________________________________________________________ 1997-1999 ESSEC GRADUATE SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT, PARIS - MBA ESSEC (RANKED TOP 2 BUSINESS SCHOOL AND 1ST AACSB ACCREDITED SCHOOL IN FRANCE)
1996-1997 REN DESCARTES UNIVERSITY - SORBONNE, PARIS - DEGREE IN SOCIOLOGY 1991-1995 ST. CLEMENT OF OHRID UNIVERSITY, SOFIA, BULGARIA - DEGREE IN ECONOMICS AND SOCIAL SCIENCES

Language & Software Skills _________________________________________________________

French and Bulgarian: bilingual Software: Microsoft Office (high proficiency with Word, Excel and PowerPoint) ARIBA, Business Objects, Oracle Finance

Other ______________________________________________________________________________
Authorization to work for any employer in the United States. Supply Chain Management Certifications: CPSM, MCIPS, 6 sigma black belt and lean manufacturing (on-going)