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Artem Palamarchuk

Riyadh

Summary

Strategic procurement leader with 14 years of experience spanning public and private sectors, delivering results across IT, cybersecurity, professional services, and capital project categories. Recognized for strong leadership in greenfield and high-growth environments, with a proven ability to guide cross-functional teams, implement procurement best practices, and standardize sourcing operations. Brings excellent communication skills and stakeholder influence, having worked closely with executive teams, legal, finance, and technical departments to drive aligned procurement strategies. Well-versed in regional compliance frameworks, business ethics, and conflict-of-interest policies, with a hands-on approach to optimizing value, governance, and operational efficiency across complex procurement landscapes. . Looking to bring hands-on leadership, rigor, and innovation to Parsons’ projects.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Senior Procurement Lead

NEOM via Efficio Consulting
04.2021 - Current
  • Led procurement for projects valued at SAR 500M+, achieving average 18% cost savings through supplier consolidation and contract negotiation YoY that met client requirements.
  • Contributed to the establishment of procurement policies and procedures during projects’ early phases, ensuring alignment with corporate governance, business ethics, and conflict-of-interest standards.
  • Mentored junior consultants, setting performance expectations, supporting professional development, and initiating corrective guidance when needed to ensure team output met quality standards.
  • Advised on a multi-tiered vendor approach, integrating established providers and innovative tech startups to enhance quality and competitive pricing.
  • Established a clear two-way feedback channel that included key stakeholders from IT, marketing, and operations, enhancing alignment on project goals and resulting in a 25% reduction in procurement bottlenecks.

Senior Procurement Manager

Paradigm Housing Association
08.2020 - 04.2021
  • Conducted a strategic performance evaluation of L1 vendors, renegotiating existing contracts and optimizing payment terms to achieve cost reductions of 10-15% in key procurement categories.
  • Delivered high-value tenders within 50% of standard timeframes by integrating procurement timelines with project management milestones, ensuring no disruption to service delivery.
  • Introduced a Digital Contract Management initiative that unified contracts across various departments, enhancing visibility, improving supplier quality tracking, and ensuring compliance with agreed standards.

Head of Supply Chain

Airlabs
10.2019 - 02.2020
  • Company Overview: furloughed due to Covid-19
  • Led a cross-geographic team and oversaw operational and procurement processes, manufacturing, inventory, product lifecycle, quality control, and reverse logistics; Established global supply chain operations for new product development, cutting production times by 30% and improving product quality by 10% within 6 months.
  • Negotiated manufacturing contracts in China and Poland, saving €200K annually through process optimization.
  • Implemented expedited customs procedures, reducing shipping lead times by 20% for critical components.
  • Furloughed due to Covid-19

Vendor Relations Consultant

Conde Nast
04.2019 - 08.2019
  • Company Overview: contract
  • Developed supplier scorecards and KPIs supported by routine performance communications, leading to a 15% increase in on-time delivery and a 30% drop in complaints.
  • Advised on procurement of advanced cybersecurity solutions, mitigating risk exposure by 40% and achieving $800K in cost avoidance.
  • Delivered £120K in savings by optimizing software lifecycle management and renegotiating contract terms.
  • Contract

IT Procurement Manager

Exponential-E
09.2017 - 03.2019
  • Led ERP system implementation, increasing procurement efficiency by 20% and enabling real-time data sharing between departments.
  • Improved forecast accuracy by 20% through enhanced cross-functional collaboration.
  • Standardized software procurement, eliminating redundant licenses and achieving $90K in annual savings.
  • Enhanced supplier relationships with key industry players (Cisco, Dell), securing preferential terms and accelerated project delivery.

Education

MSc - Procurement and Supply Chain Management

University of Westminster
London, UK
03.2016

BSc - Civil Engineering

Technical University of Moldova
Chisinau, Moldova
05.2011

Skills

  • Supplier Management
  • Quality Improvement
  • Stakeholder Management
  • Procurement Strategy Development
  • RFP management
  • Strategic Sourcing
  • Cost Management
  • Contract Negotiation & Management
  • Risk Mitigation
  • Ethics & Compliance
  • Team Leadership & Mentorship
  • Digital Procurement Tools (Oracle, SAP)
  • Conflict Management
  • Digital Transformation
  • Cross Functional Collaboration
  • Change Management

Certification

MCIPS, 2016

Languages

English
Russian
Romanian
Spanish

Previous Experience

  • Procurement Manager, 2017
  • Procurement Manager, 2016
  • Sourcing Consultant, 2014
  • Sourcing Manager, 2012
  • Logistics Manager, 2011
  • Assistant Foreman, 2010

Timeline

Senior Procurement Lead

NEOM via Efficio Consulting
04.2021 - Current

Senior Procurement Manager

Paradigm Housing Association
08.2020 - 04.2021

Head of Supply Chain

Airlabs
10.2019 - 02.2020

Vendor Relations Consultant

Conde Nast
04.2019 - 08.2019

IT Procurement Manager

Exponential-E
09.2017 - 03.2019

BSc - Civil Engineering

Technical University of Moldova

MSc - Procurement and Supply Chain Management

University of Westminster

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