OLGA NIKOLAEVA RUSSIA WRONG PHOTOS & 2 DIFFERENT ADDRESSES

Olga Nikolaeva BUCHS St. Gallen

Procurement professional | Indirect Sourcing | Category Management | Switzerland

VAT GROUP

Buchs (SG), St Gallen, Switzerland

About

I am an experienced Indirect Procurement professional that has spent 7 years at multiple multinational companies. I have a proven ability to manage all aspects of indirect procurement activities, from Category management and Price analysis to Negotiations with suppliers, Cost reductions, and complex RFx processes on a global level. 

On top of that, I have 8 years of experience in multi-modal logistics with specialization in the oil & gas and agriculture industries. During this time, I was successful in optimizing delivery schemes for efficiency as well as setting up visibility KPIs, and adhering to regulations for cargo transportation. 

Experienced in communication with internal stakeholders of all levels across a matrix organization.

Feel free to contact me if you need any help in this area.

Experience/ERFAHRUNGEN

VAT GROUP

Global Category Manager

Jul 2023 - Present · 1 yr 4 mosJul 2023 to Present · 1 yr 4 mos

Sennwald, St Gallen 

Global Category Manager Professional Services, IT and Logistics Global Category Manager Professional Services, IT and Logistics

Raiffeisen Bank International AG, Moscow

Category Lead

Raiffeisen Bank International AG, WIEN AUSTRIA

May 2021 - Jul 2023 · 2 yrs 3 mosMay 2021 to Jul 2023 · 2 yrs 3 mos

Vienna, Austria

Responsible for CIT (Cash in Transit) category within Raiffeisen Bank International: collection and analysis of all related data from network units (EU and CIS countries), strategy execution and alignment with International Procurement Policy, cost management initiative.

Erfahrungen

John Deere

5 yrs 6 mos5 yrs 6 mos

Indirect Material and Services Buyer (IM&S Buyer)

Indirect Material and Services Buyer (IM&S Buyer)

Feb 2016 - May 2018 · 2 yrs 4 mosFeb 2016 to May 2018 · 2 yrs 4 mos

Moscow, RussiaMoscow, Russia

Indirect Material Buyer

• Arranged sourcing of HR, Marketing, Legal, IT, General Services from Supplier selection to Contract signing. Achieved cost reduction of 5% from assigned spend. 

• Created cost-model for car fleet purchase, which helped to define the most profitable scheme of fleet renewal, was used by branches in other countries, and brought a 16% budget reduction. 

• Worked out training materials for the usage of the Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) system and quarterly conducted training for the audience of 40 users in 2 locations. 

• Reduced total number of Suppliers by 12% through analysis of provided services and its integration under one supplier contract.Indirect Material Buyer • Arranged sourcing of HR, Marketing, Legal, IT, General Services from Supplier selection to Contract signing. Achieved cost reduction of 5% from assigned spend. • Created cost-model for car fleet purchase, which helped to define the most profitable scheme of fleet renewal, was used by branches in other countries, and brought a 16% budget reduction. • Worked out training materials for the usage of the Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) system and quarterly conducted training for the audience of 40 users in 2 locations. • Reduced total number of Suppliers by 12% through analysis of provided services and its integration under one supplier contract.

Microsoft Excel and RFx Process

Logistics Analyst

Jul 2015 - Feb 2016 · 8 mosJul 2015 to Feb 2016 · 8 mos

Domodedovo, Moscow, Russia Domodedowo, Moscow, Russia

- Conducted tenders in logistics sphere: import flow from the EU to the Russian Federation, Customs clearance of goods.

- Revised process of import deliveries, established KPIs and Track&Trace tool which allowed to monitor the status of the cargo

- Fully investigated and documented a new process of deliveries under the status of Authorized economic operator.

- Contacted more than 10 Manufactures in the EU and US to describe export processes and implement new routes.

Zonda Metals GmbH, CH-ID-Nr: CH17040196863

Olga Nikolaeva ZUG

Head of Treasury, Company director - Solway Trading AG

Solway Trading AG

ACCA

Zug, Switzerland

I’m diving deep into discussions on global treasury and cash management trends, connecting with professionals, and exploring innovative strategies that are shaping the future of finance. From insightful keynotes to practical workshops, it’s incredible to see how the finance world is evolving to embrace sustainability, technology, and risk management.

Looking forward to learning, networking, and bringing fresh perspectives back to my work!