Oliver Torres Ruiz

Relevant projects: - Zalando SE - Interim Buyer (9 months): Support the procurement team as a buyer for IT and services. - KVV Kassel - IT Project Manager (4 months): Managed IT projects within the department, ensuring delivery and alignment with strategic objectives. - Soluvia IT Services - Scrum Master (5 months): Guided an IT team at MVV in adopting and implementing Scrum. - Nordex Energy GmbH - Interim Strategic Buyer (9 months): Managed tenders and purchasing activities for Indirect Spend.

Performed as lead buyer for the IT department globally. Tasks related to the global cost optimization and handling of complex topics associated with Indirect Spend in also the areas of Facility Management, Consulting, Services and Certifications. Activities: - Negotiation of Global Contracts. - Preparation of Tenders. - Optimization of Supplier Base. - Ensuring the alignment with Legal and Compliance. Achievements: - Savings of +10 million euro - Negotiation of Outsourcing of the IT organization.

In cooperation with the Central procurement department, a master thesis in the application of intelligent technologies in E-procurement was written. Final grade 1.7.

Tasks: Primary focus on the procurement of IT and MRO products and services. Conduction of the purchasing based on deadlines and financial requirements. Involvement and cooperation in cross-departmental projects. Ensure compliance with purchasing guidelines and legal regulations. Preparation of tenders. Negotiations of prices and contracts. Achievements: Confirmation of savings for more than 135k euros through negotiations and strategical analyses.

*Functions: Conduction of international purchasing process with international suppliers. Coordination of international freight. Keep constant communication with international suppliers, purchasing, logistics, and trade compliance departments. Creation of daily reports and purchasing department KPI’S. Control that the law and corporate regulations were in compliance at every moment. Performance of internal and overseas subsidiaries audits on a regular basis on trade compliance issues.

*Functions: Track and monitor orders and status. Creation of a tariff classification catalogs. Perform as Buyer of EE.UU. Suppliers. Assistance in Trade Compliance activities.

Courses: - Sourcing and Procurement - Leadership and Organizational Behavior - Logistics and Supply Chain Management - Business Analytics - Economics of Digital Transformation - Sustainability - Financial Performance Management and Management Control - Project Management - Negotiations

Supply Chain Management, International Business, German B2 certification and Business in China

Logistics, International Marketing, International Economics, International Trade Laws and Regulations