Velizar V.

Procurement & Sourcing Professional with 9+ years of experience across strategic sourcing, supplier management, and category leadership. Current Role: Procurement Category Manager (Risk & Compliance) in Fintech – leading end-to-end sourcing strategies and stakeholder engagement. Previous Experience in a Tech company – held roles as Iteration Manager, Chapter Lead, and Sourcing Buyer; managed supplier relationships and implemented Agile practices. Expertise: Strategic sourcing, contract negotiation, supplier relationship management, process improvement, and cost optimization. Technical Skills: SAP, Ariba, Coupa, Oracle ERP, Microsoft Office Suite. Certifications: CIPS Level 4 Diploma in Procurement & Supply, PRINCE2 equivalent, Licentiateship of the City and Guilds Institute. Education: BA (Hons) European Business – University of Portsmouth & École de Management Basse-Normandie. Languages: English, French, Bulgarian.