Panagiotis Apostolopoulos

Head Of Procurement @ IONITY

About

With over 15 years of experience in procurement, spanning E-Mobility, Renewables, and infrastructure, specializing in sourcing, supplier management, and procurement transformation. Leading teams and projects from start to finish, focusing on delivering innovative, cost-effective, and sustainable solutions that meet quality and timeline goals. As a leader, I foster collaboration and drive strategic initiatives, optimizing procurement processes to meet organizational objectives and ensuring continuous improvement.

Country

Germany

City

Munich

Industry

Automotive

Skill

Quality Control, Budgeting and Cost Control, Tender Management, Renewable Energy Systems, Supply Chain Optimization, Lean Process Improvement, Business Process Improvement, Sustainability Management, Conflict Resolution, Strategic Sourcing, Risk Management, Vendor Relationship Management, Executive Stakeholder Engagement, Team Leadership and Development, E-procurement, Microsoft Dynamics NAV, SAP ERP, Team Leadership, AutoCAD, Construction

Experience

Head Of Procurement

IONITY

2021-4 - Present · 5 yrs 6 mos

Munich, Bavaria, Germany

Develop and execute procurement strategies for global supply chains, driving cost optimization and efficiency. Negotiate and manage complex contracts with suppliers, ensuring supply security and long-term performance improvements. Implement digital procurement solutions, streamlining processes and enhancing team productivity. Lead a global procurement team and drove initiatives to incorporate sustainable practices and standardized operations.

Senior Procurement Manager

IONITY

2018-9 - 2021-4 · 2 yrs 8 mos

Munich

Managed procurement operations, ensuring timely delivery of goods and services within budget and performance targets. Negotiated supplier agreements and monitored compliance to address performance issues effectively. Streamlined processes, supported team goals, and collaborated with departments to align procurement with business strategies.

Commodity Manager

ELITE Solar

2016-10 - 2018-9 · 2 yrs

Munich Area, Germany

Led procurement of photovoltaic materials, ensuring supply chain resilience and cost-efficiency. Conducted market analyses and addressed supply chain risks to secure competitive sourcing. Negotiated contracts for renewable energy components, ensuring adherence to technical and regulatory standards.

Procurement Manager

Okto s.a.

2013-10 - 2016-9 · 3 yrs

Patras, Greece

Managed RFQ processes and procurement activities, optimizing costs through competitive sourcing. Established supplier KPIs and improved delivery timelines and quality. Collaborated with teams to align procurement processes with organizational goals.

Procurement Engineer

Triaina s.a.

2010-10 - 2013-9 · 3 yrs

Greece

Conducted technical sourcing and supplier onboarding for critical components. Streamlined RFQ processes and ensured alignment with engineering and quality requirements. Collaborated with design and production teams to optimize procurement workflows.

Construction Manager

Triaina s.a.

2007-9 - 2010-9 · 3 yrs 1 mo

Greece

Planned and managed construction projects from inception to completion, ensuring quality and compliance. Supervised on-site teams and subcontractors, maintaining safety and productivity. Monitored budgets and schedules, resolving issues to keep projects on track.

Site Engineer

Architectural Office ‘S.Souranis’

2004-10 - 2007-8 · 2 yrs 11 mos

Patras, Pyrgos Greece

In charge of the liaison between the conceptual design and the construction feasibility area. Main duties - Preparation of design specifications and details for a number of high profile residence projects - Preparation of calculations for Building Control - Visiting sites to monitor progress - Topographical services