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

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Experience

Nov 2023 - May 2025

1 year 7 months

Düsseldorf, Germany

Remote

Consultant IT Sourcing Software & IT Services & Procurement

Freelance IT Sourcing / Procurement Specialist

Consulting 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 IT Transformation Program

Freelance IT Sourcing / Procurement Specialist

Leading negotiations, contract drafting, support in budget planning and controlling
Reporting and stakeholder management, risk assessment, monitoring of KPIs
"SPOC - Single Point of Contact" for vendors and external partners
Consulting 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 procurement law), purchasing principles and company policies
Creation of tender and contract documents
Contract negotiations and enforcement of group-wide standards and contract templates
Conducting commercial negotiations aimed at cost reduction and risk minimization
Functional leadership, coaching and mentoring
Consulting 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's organization as a shared service for around 500 employees
Definition and development of effective procurement processes and sourcing strategies
Team building, coaching and development of the procurement team
Category management focusing on IT (hardware, software, telecommunications and services)
Contract and asset management
Responsible for purchasing/procurement in the "ERP System Implementation SAP" project

Dec 2012 - Dec 2013

1 year 1 month

Mobile Devices Consultant

SAP AG

Supported 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 the fields of IT and telecommunications, excellent knowledge of IT hardware, software, services and telecommunications, a highly service-oriented work approach with strong cost awareness.

Skills

Freelance It Sourcing / Procurement Specialist

Strategic And Operational Procurement With A Focus On It Hardware, Software, Telecommunications, Services And Digitalization
Definition And Optimization Of Procurement Processes And Sourcing Strategies
Supplier And Category Management
Preparation And Execution Of Tenders
Contract And Price Negotiations
Functional Leadership, Coaching And Mentoring
Procurement Projects And Interim Assignments At Well-known Companies In The It Services, Telecommunications, Energy, Chemical, Trade And Logistics Sectors

Strategic It Procurement

Development And Implementation Of Sourcing And Category Strategies For Software, Hardware, Cloud Services, Digitalization And It Services
Advice On Defining And Designing Processes And Policies
Identifying Cost-saving Potentials
Participation In Digitalization Or It Transformation Projects

Operational / Tactical It Procurement

Preparation And Execution Of Tenders (Rfp, Rfq, Rfi)
Advice And Support In Defining And Structuring Requirements
Creation Of Tender Documents
Stakeholder Management, Coordination Between Business Units, It, Legal & Finance
Benchmarking And Conducting Price And Condition Negotiations
Support In Order And Contract Management

Supplier Management

Identification, Selection & Qualification Of 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
Advice On License Models (On-premises, Saas, Cloud, Subscriptions)
Digitalization And Automation Of License And Asset Management
Management Of Contracts And Renewals

Cost Optimization & Efficiency Improvement

Advice On Defining And Developing Metrics To Measure And Report Procurement Performance And Success
Optimization And Improvement Of Procurement Processes
Support In Digitalization And Automation Through Eprocurement Systems And Ai Tools
Functional Leadership, Coaching, Mentoring, Guiding Through 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 High School

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 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

Last Update

April 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 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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