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Срђан Ковачевић

@0006864

Director of Procurement and Logistics at PIP Food Group, leading procurement and logistics strategy and optimizing supply chain costs.

Serbia

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At PIP Food Group, I define and lead procurement and logistics strategy, manage the supply chain with a focus on cost optimization, and develop relationships with domestic and international suppliers.

Previously, as Executive Director (COO) and Acting Commercial Director at Pan Harvest, I managed the company across its departments and was responsible for P&L and budget. I also contributed to CAPEX projects, including irrigation and modern orchard planting through IPARD fund projects.

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Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Director of Procurement and Logistics

Current

PIP Food Group

Jan 2023 - Present (3 years 9 months)

Defined and led procurement and logistics strategy, managed supply chain with focus on cost optimization, and developed strategic supplier relationships.

Procurement Logistics Supply Chain Management Cost Optimization Supplier Management Strategic Sourcing

Purchase Department Manager

De Heus Srbija

Jan 2022 - Dec 2023 (1 year 11 months)

Managed raw material purchasing, developed supplier networks, and negotiated frame contracts for services and products.

Purchasing Supplier Management Negotiation Strategic Sourcing Market Conditions Monitoring

Executive Director (COO)

Pan Harvest

Jan 2019 - Dec 2022 (3 years 11 months)

Managed company operations, including agricultural production, procurement, sales, finance, and legal, with responsibility for P&L and budget.

Operations Management P&L management Budgeting Project Management Capital Projects

Capital Procurement Manager

Elixir Group

Jan 2017 - Dec 2019 (2 years 11 months)

Developed procurement strategies and SOPs, managed supplier relationships, and coordinated procurement teams across affiliated companies.

Procurement Supplier Management Negotiation Strategic Sourcing Capital Projects

Fuel Sales Representative

MOL Serbia

Jan 2016 - Dec 2017 (1 year 11 months)

Handled fuel wholesale and key account trading, negotiated contracts, and expanded the key account network.

Sales Key Account Management Negotiation CRM Market Analysis

Trader and Manager

MK Commerce

Jan 2009 - Dec 2016 (7 years 11 months)

Managed wholesale and purchase of agricultural commodities, coordinated logistics for 1 million metric tons per year, and oversaw four business units.

Commodity Trading Logistics Market Analysis Business Unit Management