Victoria Velichko

Experience

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  Decathlon International

  Feb 2009 - Jun 2010

  Purchasing specialist

  • Inventory Optimization: Reduced costs by monitoring stock levels, minimizing shortages, and optimizing stock efficiency.• Contract Management: Administered contracts, ensuring compliance, and optimizing agreements for cost reduction.• Supply Chain Efficiency: Enhanced supply chain efficiency by aligning production with sales forecasts and streamlining procurement processes.

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  Novartis

  Aug 2013 - now

  - Manage key operational processes including financial reporting, budgeting planning, hiring and location strategy, people development, upskilling, training, and communicationsMonitor overall performance and identify opportunities to increase service levels and mitigate risks or issues- Support adoption of Ways of Working implemented on a local or global level- Achieve key performance indicators such as timely and accurate LF reviews and budgeting process, meeting operational targets, ensuring effective collaboration within and across TT functions, and driving adoption of New WoW- Contribute to operational efficiency and the overall success of the organization- Support Heads and their teams in day-to-day management activities Show less • Led regional procurement initiatives spanning diverse corporate expenditure domains, demonstrating expertise in streamlining processes and driving cost-efficiency.• Managed the end-to-end Legal Trademark Services RFP process, meticulously evaluating and selecting optimal service providers to ensure exceptional quality.• Collaborated on the strategic Payment Channel Optimization (PCO) project, focusing on standardizing and enhancing archiving services to streamline operations and enhance efficiency. Show less • Strategically led a tactical procurement team, ensuring the delivery of high-quality projects and consistently achieving objectives.• Provided effective performance management and talent development, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and growth.• Guided process enhancements and benchmarking to elevate source-to-contract practices, driving excellence in procurement operations.• Chaired governance meetings and strengthened stakeholder partnerships, fostering collaboration and alignment with organizational objectives. Show less

  • Associate Director DD&IT GF Partnership Management

    Feb 2024 - now

  • Gl. Category Manager Legal Services Intellectual Property

    Apr 2021 - Aug 2024

  • Sourcing Manager Corporate Spend

    Jan 2020 - Apr 2021

  • Procurement Team Coordinator

    Apr 2018 - Jan 2020

  • Tactical Buyer

    Nov 2016 - Mar 2018

  • Purchasing Specialist

    Apr 2015 - Oct 2016

  • Process & Systems Analyst

    Nov 2014 - Apr 2015

  • Low sourcing buyer (Transactional buyer)

    Aug 2013 - Nov 2014