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Beka Makaridze

@bekamakaridze

International procurement specialist driving cost savings, working-capital gains, and global supplier growth.

Georgia
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What I'm looking for

I’m looking for a role where I can own end-to-end international procurement and import coordination—sourcing and negotiating globally, improving costs and cash flow, and working with cross-functional teams to grow supplier networks.

I’m a results-driven procurement specialist focused on sourcing, supplier communication, and international business development. I optimized commercial operations to achieve a 20% reduction in quarterly expenses, delivering sustained savings of €1.4M annually, and I negotiated consignment payment terms extended to 90 days to significantly improve working capital and liquidity.

In my current role as an International Procurement Specialist, I manage end-to-end international procurement—from supplier sourcing and evaluation to contract and payment-term negotiations. I onboard new international suppliers, monitor shipment progress to resolve operational delays, and prepare regular reports on procurement performance, costs, and supplier efficiency.

Previously, as an Import Manager, I directed annual import operations valued at €4.5M across a complex supply chain spanning 20+ countries, ensuring customs clearance documentation, product labeling compliance, and transportation planning. I also bring business development strength—securing 22 exclusive distribution agreements and expanding supplier networks and product portfolios through high-level representation at major global exhibitions—backed by customer-facing experience from tech sales and service-center support.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Georgian Food Corporation LLC logoGL

Import Manager

Georgian Food Corporation LLC

Oct 2022 - Feb 2026 (3 years 4 months)

Directed annual import operations valued at €4.5M across 20+ countries, coordinating negotiations, documentation, customs clearance, and transportation planning. Optimized commercial operations to reduce quarterly expenses by 20% and improved liquidity by extending consignment payment terms to 90 days.

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

IU

Ilia State University

Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Business Administration

2014 - 2018

Earned a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration at Ilia State University from 2014 to 2018.

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Avtandil Zivzivadze Training

Training Course, Customs

Completed a training course focused on relationships with customs.

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Continental Logistics

Training Course, Logistics

Completed logistics training on challenges, problems, and solutions.

Tech stack

Software and tools used professionally

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