Haval Simitko
Stockholm
Summary
Result-driven Procurement Manager with relevant experience in global sourcing, negotiations , and strategic planning. Strengths include a proven ability to manage cross-functional teams, enhance product lines, and implement effective category strategies. Past roles have demonstrated success in improving product visibility, driving sales growth, and surpassing revenue goals.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
GLOBAL PROCUREMENT PRODUCT LINE MANAGER
STONERIDGE ELECTRONICS
STOCKHOLM
01.2020 - Current
- Global head of Procurement Product Line team within Stoneridge Electronics.
- Supported new vehicle launches for multiple truck manufacturers from the purchasing stage.
- Implemented individualized strategies for various commodities.
- Implementing measures for increased profitability through effective cost management.
- Driving transformation within a high-velocity business sector.
- Managed global initiatives for talent development, global staff responsibilities.
CEO
HAST ENGINEERING AB
STOCKHOLM
01.2017 - 01.2020
- Consultancy firm specializing in cost reduction and sourcing.
- Collaborated with global automotive giants including ABB, GKN Driveline, and Land Rover.
COMMODITY PURCHASING MANAGER CASTINGS
GKN DRIVELINE
01.2011 - 01.2017
- Managed commercial aspects for casting and sheet metal projects worldwide with GKN Driveline.
- Overseen portfolio worth approximately 150 MEUR.
- Managed global supply chains across continents.
- Directed staff activities across multiple countries.
- Created strategies tailored to each OEM car platform.
SOURCING MANAGER
ABB LV MOTORS
VÄSTERÅS
01.2009 - 01.2011
- Managed budget for global commodities including ball bearings, cast iron parts, brakes, packing material and standard components.
- Managed direct purchases valued at approximately 35 million euros.
- Discovered leading vendors from both Chinese and Eastern European territories.
SUPPLIER DEVELOPMENT OCH LOGISTIC DEVELOPMENT
ABB LV MOTORS
VÄSTERÅS
01.2008 - 01.2009
- Optimized production planning for low voltage electric motors with shaft sizes 160-280.
- Implemented lean methodologies to optimize supply chain flow.
SUPPLIER DEVELOPMENT
ABB LV MOTORS
VÄSTERÅS
01.2007 - 01.2008
- Enhanced short-term and long-term delivery precision by implementing effective methods.
- Profit-related measures, such as efficiency improvements, cost reductions, quality increases, and product development.
Education
Bachelor degree - BUSINESS INTERNATIONAL, Industrial Economics
WILLIAM WOODS UNIVERSITY
FULTON, MISSOURI, USA01.2006
Bachelor degree - COMPUTER INFORMATION SCIENCE
WILLIAM WOODS UNIVERSITY
FULTON, MISSOURI, USA01.2005
Skills
- Global sourcing
- Contract Negotiation
- Category management
- Supplier Relationship Management
- Strategic Sourcing
- Cost savings implementation
- Talent Development
References
Will be provided upon request.
Other qualifications
- GENERAL SECRETARY, ENGINEERING FOR DEVELOPMENT, STOCKHOLM - 2015-
- Founder of Engineering For Development and General Secretary. Engineering For Development is a charity organisation, with innovation as ta primary tool. Engineering For Development starts where other aid organisations ends. Engineering For Development are working on practical solutions to real problems in the areas of water and sanitation, health, energy and education. Engineering For Development do it for the long term to improve the living standards of people in vulnerable areas and to thus reducing the need for outside help. Engineering For Development is today one of the few organisations that is not dependent on donations.
BOARD MEMBER, VÄSTERÅS SK (VSK) FOOTBALL, VÄSTERÅS – 2013-2014
Financial responsibility for Västerås SK Football, both senior and youth academy. Adapted strategies with the aim of developing the association's total economy.
Languages
Swedish
First Language
English
Advanced (C1)
C1
Kurdish
Advanced (C1)
C1
Timeline
GLOBAL PROCUREMENT PRODUCT LINE MANAGER
STONERIDGE ELECTRONICS
01.2020 - Current
CEO
HAST ENGINEERING AB
01.2017 - 01.2020
COMMODITY PURCHASING MANAGER CASTINGS
GKN DRIVELINE
01.2011 - 01.2017
SOURCING MANAGER
ABB LV MOTORS
01.2009 - 01.2011
SUPPLIER DEVELOPMENT OCH LOGISTIC DEVELOPMENT
ABB LV MOTORS
01.2008 - 01.2009
SUPPLIER DEVELOPMENT
ABB LV MOTORS
01.2007 - 01.2008
Bachelor degree - BUSINESS INTERNATIONAL, Industrial Economics
WILLIAM WOODS UNIVERSITY
Bachelor degree - COMPUTER INFORMATION SCIENCE
WILLIAM WOODS UNIVERSITY
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