Experienced Procurement Manager and Financial & Management Engineer with a strong track record in large-scale construction, infrastructure, renewable energy, and irrigation projects. I have led MEP procurement operations for top-tier firms including INVENTIO EDGE DEVELOPMENT, INTRAKAT, AKTOR, TOMI, and ERGOTEM.
My expertise lies in streamlining supply chain strategies, negotiating complex vendor contracts, and aligning procurement with both financial and sustainability goals. Known for operating in high-pressure environments, I focus on global supplier sourcing, compliance assurance, and cost-efficient solutions that drive long-term performance. I bring a strategic mindset to every project, blending technical acumen with business insight.
Available For: Authoring, Consulting, Influencing, Speaking
Travels From: Athens, Greece
Speaking Topics: • Strategic Procurement in Construction • Supply Chain Risk Management • MEP Contracting
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Procurement Risk Isn’t a Threat – It’s a Compass
As an MEP Procurement Manager in high-pressure construction projects, I’ve learned that risk is not a disruption—it’s a direction.
In the world of building systems—HVAC, electrical panels, sanitary equipment—the smallest delay can stall entire site sequences. Add global supply constraints, technical dependencies, and strict delivery milestones, and procurement becomes a race against uncertainty.
But risk analysis isn't a defensive move. It’s a strategic tool.
By structuring a proactive procurement risk framework, we can:
Map supply chain exposure against project timelines
Identify long-lead and compliance-critical items early (e.g., switchboards, chillers)
Develop RFQs around risk tiers, not just product specs
Hold suppliers accountable through milestone-driven contracts
Align procurement with site logistics, engineering approvals, and commissioning phases
In MEP procurement, timing is everything. And structured risk analysis gives us the foresight to make smarter calls, not just faster ones.
When procurement is treated as an engine for control, clarity, and resilience, risk stops being a threat—and becomes the reason we succeed.
Tags: Construction, Procurement, Risk Management
Procurement Risk Isn’t a Threat – It’s a Compass
