Svilen Jeliazkov - IT Sourcing / Procurement Specialist

Q: Where is Svilen based?

Svilen is based in Ratingen, Germany and can operate in on-site , hybrid , and remote work models.

Q: What languages does Svilen speak?

Svilen speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced) .

Q: How many years of experience does Svilen have?

Svilen has at least 11 years of experience. During this time, Svilen has worked in at least 5 different roles and for 3 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 1 month . Note that Svilen may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Svilen's latest experience?

Svilen's most recent position is Consultant IT Sourcing Software & IT Services & Procurement at Freelance IT Sourcing / Procurement Specialist .

Q: What companies has Svilen worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Svilen has worked for Freelance IT Sourcing / Procurement Specialist .

Q: Which industries is Svilen most experienced in?

Svilen is most experienced in industries like Information Technology , Advertising , and Professional Services .

Q: Which business areas is Svilen most experienced in?

Svilen is most experienced in business areas like Procurement , Supply Chain Management , and Project Management . Svilen also has some experience in Customer Service and Logistics .

Q: Which industries has Svilen worked in recently?

Svilen has recently worked in industries like Information Technology and Professional Services .

Q: Which business areas has Svilen worked in recently?

Svilen has recently worked in business areas like Procurement and Supply Chain Management .

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Ratingen, Germany

Experience

Nov 2023 - May 2025

1 year 7 months

Düsseldorf, Germany

Remote

Consultant IT Sourcing Software & IT Services & Procurement

Freelance IT Sourcing / Procurement Specialist

Advice on sourcing strategies, category and supplier management, and process optimization
Requirements analysis, contract and asset management
Tender management and contract negotiations
Contract and order processing
Identifying cost-saving potentials, planning and implementing cost reduction measures

Oct 2021 - Dec 2025

4 years 3 months

Cologne, Germany

Remote

Vendor Management for IT Transformation Program

Freelance IT Sourcing / Procurement Specialist

Conducting negotiations, contract drafting, support in budget planning and controlling
Reporting and stakeholder management, risk assessment, monitoring KPIs
"SPOC - Single Point of Contact" for vendors and external partners
Advising on sourcing strategies, category and supplier management, and process optimization

May 2019 - Mar 2024

4 years 11 months

Karlsruhe, Germany

Remote

IT Procurement Manager

Freelance IT Sourcing / Procurement Specialist

Preparation and execution of tenders (RFP, RFQ, RFI) in compliance with applicable legal regulations (SektVO, EU public procurement law), purchasing principles and corporate guidelines
Creation of tender and contract documents
Contract negotiations and enforcement of group-wide standards and contract templates
Leading commercial negotiations aimed at cost reduction and risk minimization
Professional leadership, coaching and mentoring
Advising on sourcing strategies, category and supplier management, and process optimization
Requirements analysis, contract and asset management

Apr 2014 - Apr 2017

3 years 1 month

On-site

Head of Procurement

Seven Principles AG

Successfully set up and positioned the new Procurement department in the company organization as a shared service for about 500 employees
Definition and development of effective procurement processes and sourcing strategies
Team building, coaching and development of the procurement team
Category management with focus on IT (hardware, software, telecommunications and services)
Contract and asset management
Responsible for procurement in the "ERP system implementation SAP" project

Dec 2012 - Dec 2013

1 year 1 month

Mobile Devices Consultant

SAP AG

Support for the IT Procurement & Logistics department in the areas of mobile devices and mobile contracts
User helpdesk and VIP support for mobile devices and solutions in the SAP Mobile Solution Center

Industry Experience

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Experienced in Information Technology, Advertising, and Professional Services.

Information Technology

Advertising

Professional Services

Business Area Experience

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Experienced in Procurement, Supply Chain Management, Project Management, Customer Service, and Logistics.

Procurement

Supply Chain Management

Project Management

Customer Service

Logistics

Summary

More than 25 years of experience as a sales and sourcing specialist in IT and telecommunications, excellent knowledge in IT hardware, software, services and telecom, highly service-oriented approach with strong cost awareness.

Skills

Freelance It Sourcing / Procurement Specialist

Strategic And Operational Procurement Focused On It Hardware, Software, Telecommunications, Services And Digitization
Definition And Optimization Of Procurement Processes And Sourcing Strategies
Supplier And Category Management
Preparation And Execution Of Tenders
Contract And Price Negotiations
Professional Leadership, Coaching And Mentoring
Procurement Projects And Interim Roles At Leading Companies In It Services, Telecommunications, Energy, Chemicals, Retail And Logistics

Strategic It Procurement

Development And Implementation Of Sourcing And Category Strategies For Software, Hardware, Cloud Services, Digitization And It Services
Advising On The Definition And Design Of Processes And Guidelines
Identifying Cost-saving Opportunities
Participation In Digitization Or It Transformation Projects

Operational / Tactical It Procurement

Preparation And Execution Of Tenders (Rfp, Rfq, Rfi)
Advising And Contributing To The Definition And Structuring Of Requirements
Creating Tender Documents
Stakeholder Management, Coordination Between Departments, It, Legal & Finance
Benchmarking And Conducting Price And Terms Negotiations
Support In Order And Contract Processing

Supplier Management

Identifying, Selecting & Qualifying New It Suppliers
Building & Maintaining Strategic Partnerships
Conducting Supplier Evaluations (Performance, Compliance, Sustainability)
Developing Supplier Risk Management

Contract And License Management

Drafting, Reviewing And Negotiating Contracts
Advising On Licensing Models (On-premises, Saas, Cloud, Subscriptions)
Digitizing And Automating License And Asset Management
Managing Contracts And Renewals

Cost Optimization & Efficiency Improvement

Advising On Defining And Refining Metrics To Measure And Report Procurement Performance And Success
Optimizing And Improving Procurement Processes
Supporting Digitization And Automation Through Eprocurement Systems And Ai Tools
Professional Leadership, Coaching, Mentoring, Guiding Change And Reorganization

Languages

German

Native

English

Advanced

Education

Sep 2000 - Oct 2004

Ruprecht-Karls University Heidelberg

Economics · Heidelberg, Germany

Sep 1984 - May 1996

Primary School and Gymnasium

Sliven, Bulgaria

Certifications & licenses

IHK Trainer

EU Procurement Law

IT Law

Prof.

ITIL Foundation

Microsoft Licensing

Statistics

Experience

Total positions 5

Experience in Information Technology 7.5 y

Avg length 2 y 11 m

Longest experience 4 y 10 m

Global Experience

Countries worked in 1 (Germany)

Primary country Germany

Expertise

Recent roles Consultant IT Sourcing Software & IT Services & Procurement, Vendor Management for IT Transformation Program, IT Procurement Manager

Main industries Information Technology, Advertising, Professional Services

Main business areas Procurement, Supply Chain Management, Project Management

Qualifications

Certifications earned 6

Profile

Created

January 2026

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Where is Svilen based?

Svilen is based in Ratingen, Germany and can operate in on-site, hybrid, and remote work models.

What languages does Svilen speak?

Svilen speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced).

How many years of experience does Svilen have?

Svilen has at least 11 years of experience. During this time, Svilen has worked in at least 5 different roles and for 3 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 1 month. Note that Svilen may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Svilen be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Svilen would be well-suited for roles such as: Consultant IT Sourcing Software & IT Services & Procurement, Vendor Management for IT Transformation Program, IT Procurement Manager.

What is Svilen's latest experience?

Svilen's most recent position is Consultant IT Sourcing Software & IT Services & Procurement at Freelance IT Sourcing / Procurement Specialist.

What companies has Svilen worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Svilen has worked for Freelance IT Sourcing / Procurement Specialist.

Which industries is Svilen most experienced in?

Svilen is most experienced in industries like Information Technology, Advertising, and Professional Services.

Which business areas is Svilen most experienced in?

Svilen is most experienced in business areas like Procurement, Supply Chain Management, and Project Management. Svilen also has some experience in Customer Service and Logistics.

Which industries has Svilen worked in recently?

Svilen has recently worked in industries like Information Technology and Professional Services.

Which business areas has Svilen worked in recently?

Svilen has recently worked in business areas like Procurement and Supply Chain Management.

What is Svilen's education?

Svilen attended Ruprecht-Karls University Heidelberg for Economics.

Does Svilen have any certificates?

Svilen has 6 certificates. Among them, these include: IHK Trainer, EU Procurement Law, and IT Law.

What is the availability of Svilen?

Svilen is immediately available full-time for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Svilen?

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