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aleksandre gujabidze

@aleksandregujabidze

Purchase Manager blending data analysis with procurement and supplier strategy to cut costs and secure market-leading supply.

Georgia

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What I'm looking for

I’m looking for a role where I can combine procurement/category strategy with data analysis to reduce costs, secure reliable supply, and drive measurable operational improvements—through supplier management, market insights, and strong cross-team collaboration.

I’m a Purchase Manager who pairs data analysis with purchasing and category strategy to improve operational efficiency. In my current role, I lead procurement of orthopedic implants and devices, managing a €2M annual spend across 24+ suppliers and delivering strong cost savings through alternative sourcing and volume discounts.

I’ve also driven measurable improvements in procurement and logistics—optimizing inventory using real-time sales data, strengthening partnerships, and reducing transportation time by 15% while maintaining service quality. Across my experience as a Procurement Manager and Senior Category Manager, I’ve negotiated supplier terms, managed contracts, handled import and end-to-end logistics coordination, and translated market research into actionable purchasing decisions.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Senior Import Manager

Current

Akhali Khedva

Dec 2024 - Present (1 year 6 months)

Led procurement of orthopedic implants and devices across 24+ suppliers, managing a €2M annual spend. Drove 25%+ total procurement savings by securing an alternative supplier with 10% lower unit costs and negotiating an additional 17% volume discount.

Procurement Cost Optimization Inventory Management Logistics Coordination Contract Management Market Research Data Analysis

Procurement Manager

Metta Construction

Jan 2024 - Dec 2024 (11 months)

Managed procurement for construction materials/services and delivered cost savings through supplier optimization. Built relationships with 23 suppliers, improving delivery times by 15%, and increased competitive bids by 10% through market research.

Construction Procurement Supplier Management Cost Optimization Market Research Risk Assessment & Compliance Supplier Quality Management Sales Analysis

Senior Category Manager

Citadeli

Jul 2022 - Dec 2023 (1 year 5 months)

Developed purchasing strategies to improve cost efficiency and tracked performance metrics to measure savings. Negotiated favorable supplier terms and implemented bulk purchasing initiatives to reduce procurement costs.

Category Management Procurement Strategy Performance Tracking Contract Management Microsoft Excel ERP Systems

Data Analyst

Henkel (Schwarzkopf)

May 2020 - May 2022 (2 years)

Processed and analyzed business data to identify trends and support better decisions. Applied machine learning techniques to improve data accuracy and delivered insights in an actionable format for stakeholders.

Data Analysis Machine Learning Data Cleaning Trend Analysis Data Accuracy In ATS Business Insights Reporting Data Visualization

Category Specialist

Georgian Technical University

Jul 2019 - Apr 2020 (9 months)

Secured products with ideal margins and stock levels while leading assortment and pricing strategies. Managed promotions and cross-selling initiatives to increase sales and meet market needs.

Assortment Planning Pricing Strategy Margin Inventory Management Supplier Sourcing Promotion Management Cross Selling Negotiation Market Analysis

Purchasing Manager

Rompetrol Georgia

Feb 2018 - Sep 2018 (7 months)

Sourced new suppliers through market analysis and managed procurement to support competitive pricing and quality. Negotiated with suppliers to optimize value and ensure reliable supply outcomes.

Purchasing Supplier Sourcing Market Research Negotiate With Suppliers Cost Control Quality Assurance Procurement Contract Management