Ivo Petkov

CEO

Muscat, Masqaţ, Oman11 yrs 4 mos experience

Highly StableAI Enabled

Key Highlights

Led a procurement transformation recognized as a Top 5 in the Middle East.
Delivered procurement training across multiple countries.
Recurring speaker at major supply chain conferences.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a Supply Chain and Procurement expert with a focus on operational excellence and strategic sourcing.

Contact

ivo.petkovpmg@gmail.com LinkedIn

Skills

Core Skills

Contract ManagementProcurementSupply Chain Management

Other Skills

Supplier PerformanceProcurement PlanningGovernanceStrategic SourcingProcess AutomationRisk AssessmentSupplier Performance ManagementSpend AnalysisSupplier Portfolio OptimizationContract Lifecycle ManagementRisk ManagementSupply Chain ResilienceHealth and Safety ComplianceProcurement OutsourcingBusiness Process Improvement

About

Global procurement and contract management leader with experience transforming supply chain, contracting and supplier performance systems across the Middle East and Southeast Asia. I specialize in building lean and resilient contracting environments that improve cost, service quality, safety and operational reliability. My approach combines Lean, Agile and Shingo principles with practical industry application—from introducing Agile procurement portfolios and co-creation practices to developing capability academies, continuous improvement and governance routines that strengthen decision-making and daily management. I have built and coached high-performing teams, delivered procurement and contract management training across multiple countries, redesigned governance frameworks and introduced structured routines that improve contractor reliability and unlock additional value. Earlier in my career, I contributed to a procurement transformation recognized by CIPS as one of the Top 5 in the Middle East, and today I am a recurring speaker at Manifest – The Future of Supply Chain & Logistics Conference in the USA, where I share insights on procurement and modern operating models. I offer advisory and training support to organizations looking to elevate their procurement and contract management maturity, adopt Lean or Agile ways of working, or strengthen internal capability through practical routines, coaching and continuous improvement practices. Please message me for more details

Experience

11 yrs 4 mos

Total Experience

11 yrs 4 mos

Average Tenure

11 yrs 4 mos

Current Experience

Vale

3 roles

Head of Contracts Management

Promoted

Mar 2021 – Present · 5 yrs 1 mo

Leading the contract management function across Middle East and Asia-Pacific with responsibility for contracting governance, supplier performance, procurement planning integration and capability development. Focused on building lean and resilient systems that improve cost, safety, service reliability and decision-making quality.

Contract ManagementSupplier PerformanceProcurement PlanningGovernanceProcurement

Experienced Procurement Specialist

Promoted

Apr 2017 – Mar 2021 · 3 yrs 11 mos

Lead team of contract analysts overseeing outsourced engineering and maintenance services, partnering with >200 local and global suppliers. Drive strategic initiatives to ensure sustainability of investment projects.
Core responsibilities:
Supply chain management
Strategic sourcing
Process automation and digitization
Supply chain resilience and mapping
Risk assessment
Supplier performance management
Coaching & mentoring
Achievements:
Decreased annual procurement costs through spend analyses and supplier portfolio optimization
Reduced contract cycle time and improved contract compliance through consolidation of contract lifecycle on single software platform; automated majority of paperwork.
Minimized supply disruptions during COVID-19 through conceptualization of risk contingency response plans to enhance supply chain resilience

Supply Chain ManagementStrategic SourcingProcess AutomationRisk AssessmentSupplier Performance ManagementProcurement

Procurement Contract Specialist

Nov 2014 – Mar 2017 · 2 yrs 4 mos

Oversaw contract management activities, including establishment of contract management department, including process implementation and development of SOPs.
Core responsibilities:
Contract management
Supply, demand, and financial planning (S&OP)
Supply chain performance management and review
Risk management
Contractor monitoring
Health,safety and environmental compliance (ESG)
Achievements:
Reconciled losses from contract breaches through strict monitoring of contractors and ensuring adherence with regulatory and contractual requirements.