Atanas Mihaylov

Experience

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  Fintechmash AD

  Jan 2005 - Dec 2007

  Production Engineer

  After graduation program in plastic mold tool-shop. Working on all positions starting from metal cutting machine trough CNC programmer, Development of manufacturing technology and Design of plastic tools.

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  Mastercam Bulgaria

  Jan 2008 - Nov 2009

  Sales Manager

  Representative of one of the leading CAD/CAM software providers. Manage customer relationship through all phases of the sales cycle.

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  ITD ltd

  Dec 2009 - Sept 2011

  Purchasing Specialist

  - Manage the timely and cost-effective replenishment of materials and spare parts- Identify and qualify suitable suppliers- Logistics management and import customs coordination of incoming materials

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  ABB

  Oct 2011 - now

  - Sub-project manager responsible for all SCM activities in R&D projects.- Ensure achieving of products cost, investment budget and quality targets.- Acts as interface between the technology project team and suppliers. Promote new innovative materials, technologies and solutions.- Guide and influence R&D component design to ensure compliance with the SCM strategy.- Quality & cost improvements through supplier input in early stage of development.- Nominate suppliers with the support of local SCM team and category managers, ensuring sustainable quality and cost.- Develops the best value chain for the new product considering total cost of ownership.- Supports the development of new lower cost suppliers to meet the level required for sustainable quality and on time delivery. Show less - Sub-project manager responsible for all SCM activities in R&D projects.- Ensure achieving of products cost, investment budget and quality targets.- Acts as interface between the technology project team and suppliers. Promote new innovative materials, technologies and solutions.- Guide and influence R&D component design to ensure compliance with the SCM strategy.- Quality & cost improvements through supplier input in early stage of development.- Nominate suppliers with the support of local SCM team and category managers, ensuring sustainable quality and cost.- Develops the best value chain for the new product considering total cost of ownership.- Supports the development of new lower cost suppliers to meet the level required for sustainable quality and on time delivery. Show less - Creation and effective execution of annual savings plan.- Execute strategic procurement activities leading RFx’s, Supplier negotiations, Supplier selection and on-boarding, Contract management & ext.- Heading cost and process optimization projects like VMI, Lead Time Reduction, Supplier Consolidation, Outsourcing, Supplier performance & development reviews & ext.- Develop and implement alternate ways to source in order to achieve improved cost and delivery.- Assist in new product R&D by supplier sourcing and information.- Collaborate in transparent and lean manner with other internal functions & global ABB units. Show less

  • R&D Project Manager

    Jan 2023 - now

  • SCM Engineering Specialist

    Jul 2020 - Jan 2023

  • SCM Engineering Specialist

    Feb 2017 - Jul 2020

  • Strategic Buyer

    Jan 2016 - Jun 2017

  • Strategic Buyer

    Oct 2011 - Dec 2015