Janko L.
About Janko L.
Janko L. is a seasoned Procurement Manager currently working at Hatch in Mississauga, Ontario. He has extensive experience in procurement management across various industries and holds advanced degrees in management and economics.
Work at Hatch
Currently, Janko L. serves as a Procurement Manager at Hatch, a position he has held since 2018. His role involves overseeing procurement processes and strategies within the organization. He brings extensive experience in managing procurement for various projects, including lump-sum and cost reimbursable FEED and EPC projects. His tenure at Hatch has allowed him to leverage his background in engineering and business administration to enhance procurement operations.
Previous Experience in Procurement
Janko L. has a diverse background in procurement, having worked at several notable organizations. He was a Project Procurement Manager at SNC Lavalin Inc. from 2012 to 2014 and again from 2014 to 2018. Prior to that, he served as a Procurement Analyst at Corpoven S.A. from 1995 to 1997 and as a Technical Assistance Manager at Bariven S.A. from 2006 to 2007. His experience spans various roles that have equipped him with a comprehensive understanding of procurement processes in different sectors.
Education and Expertise
Janko L. holds a Ph.D. in Economics from Osaka University, where he studied from 2001 to 2006. He also earned an MBA in General Management from Boston University between 1997 and 1999. Additionally, he has a B.Sc. in Metallurgical Engineering from Universidad Central de Venezuela, completed from 1986 to 1992. His educational background is complemented by a CSCMP Designation from the Supply Chain Management Association of Ontario, achieved from 2007 to 2011. He specializes in strategic sourcing and contracts lifecycle management.
Background in Engineering and Business
Janko L. has a solid foundation in both engineering and business administration. His engineering background includes a specialization in Materials Evaluation and Equipment Inspection from Universidad Central de Venezuela, completed from 1995 to 1996. His business acumen is reflected in his roles in various organizations, including his position as General Manager at PDVSA SERVICES BV from 2007 to 2010 and as Business Development Manager at DHL Global Forwarding (Canada) Inc. from 2010 to 2012.
Achievements in Procurement Management
Throughout his career, Janko L. has been recognized as a resourceful and highly communicative team leader. He has extensive experience in managing MRO procurement for upstream and downstream oil and gas projects, petrochemical plants, and LNG plants. His expertise includes supplier relationship performance management and development, as well as conducting ISO 9000 quality systems audits. He is known for undertaking difficult assignments and driving projects to completion.