• SAP MM Procurement and Purchasing 
• Strategic Sourcing and Supplier Negotiation 
• P2P Process Design and Optimization 
• Inventory and Warehouse Management 
• Cross-Border Logistics and Trade Compliance 
• Cost Reduction and Landed Cost Transparency 
• Direct Factory Sourcing (FOB/ DDP) 
• Remote Stakeholder Collaboration

Profile
Procurement and supply chain professional with 20+ years of international experience across Europe, the Middle East, and Asia. Strong background in strategic sourcing, supplier negotiation, and P2P processes, with a current focus on SAP S/4HANA Sourcing and Procurement (MM). Combines senior procurement leadership with SAP MM process understanding and practical SAP S/4HANA MM configuration and testing experience in a dedicated CAL system, supporting implementation and UAT activities. Available immediately for remote SAP S/4HANA MM procurement support (EU projects)

Systems & Tools

• SAP S/4HANA MM (Procurement ? Certification in progress)
• JTL WMS/ ERP
• Excel (advanced), Python (reporting and cost models) 

• DATEV, Lexware, ELSTER

SAP Focus

• SAP S/4HANA MM (Sourcing & Procurement) 
• Procurement processes (P2P), purchasing, supplier management 
• Operational procurement and materials management 
• Master data, pricing conditions, purchasing documents
• Executed SAP S/4HANA implementation scenarios in a dedicated CAL system, covering configuration (customizing), end-to-end Procure-to-Pay process testing, and test case documentation 
• SAP S/4HANA Sourcing and Procurement (MM) ? certification in progress
• Typical deliverables: P2P process mapping, master data setup, pricing conditions, test cases, UAT support, hypercare support

Professional Experience
2013 ? today
Managing Director ? Procurement & Supply Chain (Operational Focus)
IRSA Trading GmbH, Germany/ Malaysia

• Led end-to-end procurement and supply chain operations across Europe and Asia 
• Managed sourcing, supplier selection, contract negotiation, and purchasing activities 
• Shifted sourcing model from agent-based FOB to direct-factory DDP, reducing total landed cost by up to 50% 
• Implemented structured P2P workflows and inventory processes supporting over 40,000 SKUs 
• Built transparent cost models and automated reporting to support procurement decision-making 
• Coordinated international suppliers, freight forwarders, and customs processes 
• Worked closely with operational teams in remote and cross-border environments

2008 ? 2013
General Manager ? Procurement & Operations
OSUN, Teheran

• Directed procurement, logistics, and supplier management for industrial and commercial components 
• Led and developed a multi-disciplinary procurement and logistics team
• Managed complex international sourcing under high-compliance and sanction-driven environments 
• Oversaw large-scale machinery imports and supplier contracts across Asia and Europe

2004 ? 2008
Head of International Purchasing
OSUN, Tehran

• Managed international supplier contracts and purchasing activities 
• Negotiated multi-million USD procurement agreements 
• Handled import documentation, customs clearance and logistics coordination 
• Delivered significant duty and cost savings through tariff and HS-code optimization

2002 ? 2004
Procurement Officer
IRSA Export Import GmbH, Germany

• Supported sourcing activities, supplier onboarding and procurement documentation 
• Assisted with operational purchasing and reporting