Georgy Chikhladze
@geo_chi
Procurement and strategic sourcing manager specializing in China OEM/ODM and private label consumer electronics.
GeorgiaWhat I'm looking for
I am an international Procurement and Strategic Sourcing Manager with 20+ years' experience in consumer electronics, small appliances, PC components, and industrial equipment, focused on China OEM/ODM and private label manufacturing.
I have built and managed a portfolio of 30+ factories in China and led full-cycle procurement from supplier development and contract negotiation to quality control and international logistics, delivering 8–15% cost reductions through structured sourcing and direct factory negotiations.
I excel at supplier relationship management, commercial negotiation, product development from concept to mass production, and coordinating cross-border trade and certification to reliably launch private label product lines for both B2B and B2C channels.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Head of Category Procurement
ND Play
Jul 2018 - Present (7 years 8 months)
Led international procurement for consumer electronics and small appliances, managing 30+ China OEM/ODM factories and delivering 8–15% cost reductions through direct negotiations and structured sourcing.
Senior Procurement Manager
TESLA Group
Oct 2015 - Jul 2018 (2 years 9 months)
Managed international sourcing of automotive electronics and consumer appliances from China, improving supplier pricing and establishing direct sourcing channels to support product launches.
Product Manager
Trinity Electronics
Aug 2008 - Feb 2015 (6 years 6 months)
Managed procurement and commercial terms for PC components, conducted market and price analysis, and coordinated logistics to ensure stable supply and improved margins.
Purchasing Manager
Ultra Electronics
Sep 2006 - Jun 2008 (1 year 9 months)
Handled procurement of consumer electronics and PC hardware in domestic and international markets, negotiating supplier pricing and performing price analysis to improve competitiveness.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
National University of Science and Technology MISiS
Attended the National University of Science and Technology MISiS (Moscow Institute of Steel and Alloys).
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