Vesa Hyseni

- Develop and implement procurement strategies aligned with organizational objectives, setting policies, procedures, and guidelines. - Identify and evaluate potential suppliers, negotiate contracts, and maintain relationships with key suppliers. - Conduct project planning and forecasting to align procurement activities with project timelines and deliverables, ensuring timely acquisition of necessary materials and resources - Oversee inventory levels, analyze demand patterns, forecast requirements, and implement inventory control measures. - Implemented Just-in-Time (JIT) inventory systems to reduce excess inventory and holding costs, ensuring that materials and parts are only ordered when necessary, leading to lower inventory costs and streamlined production flows. - Introduced Safety Stock Inventory practices to create a buffer for critical parts, protecting against stockouts due to demand variability or supply chain disruptions, thereby maintaining uninterrupted production. - Introduced Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) analysis in procurement decisions, evaluating not only the initial purchase cost but also long-term expenses such as maintenance, operational costs, and disposal, which led to more informed and cost-efficient sourcing strategies. - Established Vendor-Managed Inventory (VMI) systems with key suppliers, allowing them to manage stock levels at our facility, which minimized stockouts, improved inventory turnover, and optimized warehouse space usage. - Assess and mitigate risks associated with procurement processes, develop contingency plans, and alternative sourcing strategies. - Ensure compliance with relevant laws, regulations, and internal policies throughout the procurement process. - Collaborate with internal stakeholders and project managers to align procurement activities with organizational objectives. - Establish standard operating procedures (SOPs) for procurement processes to ensure consistency, efficiency, and compliance.

- Leading a team of 4 procurement officers on day-to-day activities and delegating daily tasks. - Preparing and maintaining comprehensive project reports for TP Germany, Bosnia, North Macedonia, and Kosovo procurement, list of suppliers, delivery times, and potential future development. - Checking entries in the procurement data system Dynamics D365 and making sure that there is no discrepancy in the process. - Negotiated and signed lease contracts for essential services, such as office rents, equipment loans, and facility maintenance agreements, ensuring compliance with company policies and legal requirements. - Implemented Circular Procurement initiatives by identifying and sourcing sustainable products and services that minimized environmental impact, contributing to the organization's corporate social responsibility goals. - Establishing priorities for the completion of assigned tasks. - Taking responsibility for purchases in support of customer-related business processes or for internal use. - Reviewing contracts to ensure compliance with the law and that all terms have been met before signing them. - Managed Supplier Contract Negotiation, ensuring that contracts included delivery schedules, negotiated pricing, warranty terms, and service-level agreements (SLAs). Monitored compliance with these terms to protect the company’s interests and ensure supplier accountability.

- Checking and uploading entries in the procurement data system, Dynamics D365 - Establishing priorities for the completion of assigned tasks. - Reviewing contracts to ensure compliance with law and that all terms have been met before signing them. - Assisting Procurement Manager in collecting, evaluating, and comparing offers and preparing cost analysis. - Registering and maintaining vendors list in the customer database Dynamics D365. - Raising purchase orders, and updating and maintaining internal databases with order details. - Working with other departments to develop appropriate contracting strategies for different types of work.

- Managed the procurement of goods and services for government contracts, including preparing and submitting bids for tenders in compliance with government procurement regulations. - Negotiated and maintained contracts with suppliers, ensuring all terms related to pricing, delivery, and warranties were in alignment with U.S. government procurement standards and requirements. - Coordinated the submission of Requests for Quotations (RFQs), Statements of Work (SOWs), and other contractual documents to ensure compliance with government contract specifications. - Provided procurement support for the U.S. Military Base in Bondsteel, managing the acquisition of critical supplies and services necessary for daily operations. - Ensured contract compliance through regular audits of supplier performance, including delivery schedules, product quality, and adherence to contractual obligations. - Analyzed vendor proposals and performed cost evaluations to identify the most cost-effective and compliant suppliers for government projects. - Collaborated with legal and compliance teams to review contracts, ensuring adherence to government regulations, and mitigating risk in procurement activities. - Developed and maintained supplier databases, tracking vendor performance, contract terms, and renewal dates to ensure continuous supply chain efficiency. - Led the preparation of procurement reports and documentation for government audits, ensuring all procurement activities were transparent and well-documented. - Conducted market research to identify new suppliers capable of fulfilling government procurement needs while adhering to regulatory standards. - Monitored and resolved any disputes related to contract performance or delivery issues, ensuring minimal disruptions to government operations.