Desimir Djordjevic
Senior Category Manager @ GRUNDFOS
About
Dynamic project buyer specializing in advanced development within the automotive sector, with a focus on sourcing electric components. Experience in commodity purchasing as well. Leveraging a background in mechanical engineering and expertise in thermal energy, I drive innovation and sustainability in component procurement. Passionate about identifying emerging technologies and forging strategic partnerships with suppliers to deliver cutting-edge solutions. Skilled in cross-functional collaboration, I thrive in fast-paced environments, ensuring timely delivery and cost efficiency while adhering to stringent quality standards. Key Skills: Electric Component Sourcing Advanced Development Mechanical Engineering Thermal Energy Systems Strategic Supplier Partnerships Innovation Management Cross-Functional Collaboration Cost Efficiency Quality Assurance In the past worked as Mechanical Design Engineer as well, with high skill in AutoCAD and SolidWorks. Also, worked as Assistant Site Manager on Biomass Power Plant Assembling in French Guiana, South America.
Serbia
Novi Sad
Automotive
Cost Models, International Negotiations, Intercultural Skills, International Cooperation, Total Cost of Ownership, Presentations, Supplier Performance, Supplier Management, Supplier Relationship Management, Communication, Value for Money, Decarbonization, Key Performance Indicators, Electrification, Pricing Analysis, Strategic Sourcing, Purchasing Supplies, Supply Chain Management, Coordination Skills, Supplier Evaluation
Experience

Global Commodity Buyer
Novi Sad, Vojvodina, Serbia
- Develop and execute global commodity strategy that lead to lowest total cost in terms of piece price, quality, delivery and service. - Lead the selection and development of national and international suppliers (EMEA, Asia-Pacific and NAFTA region). - Optimization and implementation of the procurement strategy (utilizing applicable tools such as supplier negotiation, market testing, cost breakdown analysis, on site cost audit, resourcing and VAVE/PCO). - Annual price and contract negotiation, ensure to meet the corporate target. - Identify and implement potential cost savings and implement resource activities. - Lead the advance sourcing process and responsible for platform and new projects. - Analysis of new production technologies and procurement markets.

Project Buyer - Advanced Development Projects
Novi Sad, Vojvodina, Serbia
-Purchasing responsibility for advanced development projects -Support for contract negotiation with potential suppliers -Planning, checking and tracking of component and tooling costs -Procurement/Tracking of samples according to project timing -Responsibility for market research and supplier pre-selections -Support for optimization and implementation of the global procurement strategy -Sending requests for quotations to suppliers -Selection of offers -Daily negotiations with suppliers -Making of estimation price for whole project in Acquisition phase

Mechanical Design Engineer
Beočin, Srbija
-Working on designing, manufacturing and installation water tube industrial boilers (EN 12 952), vessels (EN 13 445), superheaters, economizers with following parts and industrial pipings (EN 13 480) for power plants on site -Drafting 2D drawings of boilers -Modelling 3D drawings of boilers and following components for production -Making whole inspection book for projects according to EN norms (TUV requirements) -Drafting welding plans with following weld lists -Making Dimensional and inspection control -Checking manufactured components in factory

Assistant Site Manager
French Guiana, Cacao
Project: Voltalia, Biomass water tube steam boiler, 5.1 MW -Making tehnical documentation for whole assembling of boiler with following equipment according to EN 12 952 and EN 13 480 standards -Issuing tehnical drawings to workers. -Weekly negotiations and meetings with clients -Writing assembling dairy and making weekly assembling report.

Student Intern
Centro Gas D.O.O.
Novi Sad
Mechanical Engineering -Drafting 2D drawings of Gas Plant -Preparation of Technical Documents for clients -Tests of Gas Burners (Power, consumption, maximum Temperature) -Development of technological scheme of Gas plant
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