Theodoros Bamichas MBA

Leading the Procurement function for one of Europe's leading manufacturers of electronic safety and security systems, responsible for strategic sourcing, supplier management, procurement planning, inventory optimization and supply chain risk mitigation. Key Responsibilities • Develop and execute procurement strategies aligned with business objectives and growth plans. • Lead supplier selection, qualification, development and performance management across global supplier networks. • Manage strategic sourcing, contract negotiations and supplier relationship management to ensure cost competitiveness, quality and continuity of supply. • Collaborate closely with Engineering, Production, Planning, Quality, Finance and Sales teams to support new product development and business growth. • Drive inventory optimization, working capital improvement and procurement efficiency initiatives Key Achievements & Strategic Projects • Led procurement digital transformation initiatives through the development of advanced Procurement Analytics and Decision Support frameworks. • Designed and implemented multi-level BOM Impact Analysis methodologies supporting product discontinuation, product replacement and phase-in / phase-out decisions across Finished Goods (FG), Semi-Finished Goods (SFG) and Raw Materials (RM). • Developed Procurement Control Tower solutions providing visibility of procurement risks, inventory exposure, lifecycle changes and operational actions. • Established data-driven procurement processes supporting inventory optimization, demand planning, risk assessment and supply continuity. • Developed commodity intelligence and market monitoring tools covering metals, plastics, paper, energy commodities and foreign exchange exposure. • Enhanced procurement decision-making through advanced analytics, business intelligence and cross-functional collaboration. • Supported procurement excellence initiatives through KPI development, reporting automation and executive dashboards.

Telecommunication and Surge Protection Innovative Solutions (www.raycap.com) • Sourcing and Vendor Qualification, including Vendor Auditing and Contract finalization • Continuous Vendor Management and Development • Frequent tendering and negotiations for new and existing materials • Vendor Negotiations • Regular alignment with R&D and Sales for new product developments, changes to material requirements, item or material specifications, new or existing sources of supply, recommendations for reduced procurement, etc • Regular alignment with R&D, Sales and Finance on Portfolio changes and Product Lifecycle changes, with respect to the impact on inventory • Active communication with Production, R&D and Sales on material availability • Responsible for tactical and operational sourcing • Responsible for delivering cost reduction projects

Natural Mineral Water Bottling Company (www.mentekidis.gr, www.dios.gr, www.seli.gr) • Identified new business opportunities and potential customers from different countries • Retained and developed existing customers • Developed new customers • Initiatives and effective solutions to any issues that slow down or hamper the export procedures and activities • Developed and implemented different sales activities by researching the customer's needs and requirements

Natural Mineral Water Bottling Company (www.mentekidis.gr, www.dios.gr, www.seli.gr) • Improved the operational systems, processes and policies at the two factories, to maximize output • Liaison with top management and participated in the decision making of the company's future developments • Developed an operations strategy, by setting a set of guidelines that are align with the organization's long term goals • Coordinated, managed and monitored the workings of all departments in the organization, such as production, warehousing and distribution of goods • Improved communication between departments and employees • Created a positive culture where the work can get done • Monitored performance in production, warehousing and distribution of goods. Implemented improvements, where needed • Managed customer service and improved efficiency. • Supported sales and marketing activities • Implemented a Supply and Demand Planning - Forecasting

Cooper Univel SA Manufacturers of Electronics Products (www.univel.gr) Position: Purchasing Manager - Materials’ Cost Reduction by 4,5%, through effective negotiations with suppliers. - Achieved Suppliers’ On Time Delivery (OTD) of 95% - Reduced Suppliers’ number of 20%, through Suppliers’ Evaluation and Selection. - Market Research for new suppliers. - Achieved 9.5 Inventory Turns, through Materials’ Management buying strategies. - Increased Forecast Accuracy by 20% through implementing simultaneously both statistical methods and S&OP Procedures. - Maintained supply chain continuity by identifying suppliers with risk, through Risk Management process. - Attained Customers’ On Time Delivery of 92% through Inventory Management techniques. - Coordinated a team of 2 buyers and a team of 4 warehouse employees. - Cost Saved from 2009-2012, over 1million Euros

SPRINTZIOS S.A, Import-Exports of carpets, rugs and curtains (www.sprintzio.gr) Position: Operation Manager - Coordinated teams of 4 salesmen, 8 warehouse employees and 4 administration employees. - Implemented of Licensed products contractual process and agreements. - Implemented new commercial software (Entersoft Expert ERP). - Improved ISO9001:2000 procedures. - Lead the development in Greek market and consistent sales increases. - Enhanced sales’ department procedures, focused on sales order and on time deliveries. - Coordinated company’s participation in targeted fairs resulting in new clients gain.

AGROLINE S.A., Import and trade of agricultural machines (www.agrotechniki.gr) Position: Procurement Manager - Reduced Machines inventory by 20% by implementing just in time (JIT). - Placed effectively purchases order for tractors and harvester to meet customers’ requested delivery time-COTD 85%. - Contacted Greek Agricultural Ministry for machines’ circulating in Greece based on the European Environmental Norms, reduced approval time by 25%. - Negotiated prices effectively for the machines with Renault Agriculture and Class GmBh and achieved 0% increase for 2 years in an inflationary market. - Coordinated company’s participation in targeted fairs resulting in new clients gain. - Translated machines’ technical documents for after sales employees. - Negotiated effectively major contract agreements for office equipment, office furniture, IT, Telecom and stationery items with international manufacturers.

Cooper Univel SA, Manufacturers of Electronics Products (www.univel.gr) Position: Purchasing Manager - Negotiated effectively major contract agreements for office equipment, office furniture, IT, Telecom and stationery items with international manufacturers. - Reduced E&O value through repacking, promotional activities, frequent inventories and other proactive management activities. - Improved ISO9001:2000 procedures. - Materials’ Cost Reduction by 3%, through effective negotiations with suppliers. - Coordinated a team of 4 warehouse employees. - Achieved Suppliers’ On Time Delivery (OTD) of 87%

- Responsible for the good operation of the PCs, Printers - Substitute the Manager of the Super Market - Entering Bar Codes to the products - Opening and entering new materials into the system - Placing orders into the main system of the warehouse and to the suppliers - Issuing invoices to the customers

- Responsible for the perfect function of the cashiers - Placing orders - Checking - Controlling Stock levels