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Hi! I'm Lidiya a results-driven Procurement Specialist with a strong background in international sourcing, government contracting, and financial operations. Though I’m new to Upwork, I’ve already successfully completed a contract as a Procurement Specialist, where I supported service acquisition, managed supplier evaluations, built RFP frameworks, and delivered a structured sourcing solution tailored to the client’s goals. - I specialize in government contracting and subcontractor sourcing, with proven expertise in: - Identifying, evaluating, and recommending qualified subcontractors for federal bids - Leveraging deep knowledge of FAR (Federal Acquisition Regulation) and procurement compliance - Navigating SAM.gov to support proposal development and conduct targeted market research - Utilizing Microsoft Excel to manage multiple bids, perform price analysis, and compare vendor proposals - Negotiating prices and generating leads across different procurement categories Currently, I work as a Procurement Analyst at Biazo International (UAE), where I handle global supplier sourcing, contract negotiations, and price forecasting for international trade operations. I manage cross-functional coordination between logistics, finance, and operations while leading supplier evaluation and cost optimization efforts. Previously, at Masel Trade, I served as Operations Manager, where I led the full setup of procurement, logistics, and import/export structures. I was responsible for supplier selection, documentation, foreign currency requests, and end-to-end import/export processes through the Ethiopian Single Window Trade Portal. With a degree in Accounting and Finance and practical experience in financial reporting, bank reconciliation, and cost control, I bring a unique combination of procurement and finance expertise that ensures strategic, cost-effective, and compliant sourcing solutions. If you're looking for a reliable, analytical, and globally experienced procurement professional to support your sourcing, supplier research, or government contracting efforts I'm here to help you deliver results.

TOP RATED PLUS ELITE Business Systems Architect | Fractional Expert/COO | Real Estate & Construction PM Expert Your business has potential—my job is to turn that potential into predictable performance and sustainable growth. Whether you're a startup founder, real estate investor, or scaling enterprise, I help bridge the gap between vision and execution. As a Business Development Strategist and Project Execution Expert, I specialize in turning bold ideas into structured, high-impact outcomes. With over 8 years of executive-level experience—most recently as the CEO of Ethiopia’s largest real estate firm—I bring deep expertise in scaling companies, launching market-driven strategies, and leading complex, multi-million-dollar projects from concept to completion. 💼 What I Bring to the Table: • Business Growth & Market Expansion • Company Structuring & Strategic Planning • Project Management & Operational Leadership • Startup & Scale-Up Consulting 🎯 Let’s work together if you need: • A results-driven business developer or fractional COO • A strategy consultant to structure your company for growth • Project leadership that ensures timelines, budgets, and KPIs are consistently met • Insightful reporting and stakeholder communication • A trusted partner who blends vision, systems, and execution

Are you looking for a sourcing and logistics specialist with additional Virtual Assistance experience ? I'm new to Upwork but I have valuable work experience outside of Upwork both as a sourcing expert and administration works. Hire me, If you're looking for someone who will go above and above to finish the work. I'll put in endless hours to go above and beyond your expectations and show you that I'm able to solve your problems My most common services are listed below. Product Sourcing • Good sourcing ability and network. • Good negotiation skills in costs, product development, and lead time. • Willingness and ability to share cost-saving proposals. • follow up production and inspection according to the shipping schedule • check and confirm shipping documents Administration Services - Online research for materials and sources for presentations - Manage a contact list. - Prepare and create PowerPoint presentations and materials as needed How do we proceed from here? click "hire now" and I'll schedule the meeting to get started ----------------------- With Best Regards Kalkidan Teshome.

I’m a Project Manager, Executive Assistant, and Business Development Specialist with an MBA and ongoing MA in Project Management, bringing 4+ years of experience across executive support, business operations, project management, digital education, and client-facing roles. Most recently, I served as a Chief of Staff/Executive Assistant for a real estate and mortgage brokerage, where I managed executive calendars, multiple inboxes, meetings, communications, and day-to-day operations. I supported real estate agents by managing the operational side of CRM systems, coordinated appointments, maintained transaction documentation, attended meetings and training sessions on behalf of the CEO, and oversaw Airbnb operations, including reservations, guest communication, cleaning schedules, and property access. I also have hands-on experience as a Mortgage Consultant in Dubai, where I worked with refinancing, buyouts, and equity release. This role combined technical knowledge of mortgage processes and lender criteria with strong client communication, negotiation, and relationship management. I handled both cold outreach and referral-based client acquisition while collaborating with real estate agents to guide clients through the mortgage process. As a remote Project Manager at Black Everywhere, a nonprofit organization, I supported project management, executive operations, and event coordination. I helped plan international trips, excursions, and community events by coordinating travel logistics, researching accommodations, preparing itineraries, managing event listings through Wix, Eventbrite, and Meetup, and supporting email marketing campaigns. I also have business development experience at the American College of Technology (ACT), where I supported partnerships, outreach, student recruitment, and training program coordination. As an Online Program Coordinator, I managed more than 400 MBA and MA students, coordinating with academic, finance, and IT teams to ensure smooth program delivery. Across every role, I've been trusted to keep operations organized, solve problems, manage competing priorities, and support teams in delivering results. I'm proficient with Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, Outlook, Teams, Slack, Trello, Canva, Mailchimp, Wix, Follow Up Boss (FUB), Lofty, TeleCRM, Calendly, Jotform, project management, and workflow tools.