Hakan Aslan

Senior Contracts, Procurement, and Supply Chain Leader with 19+ years of experience in optimizing end-to-end procurement functions and managing high-value contract lifecycles. Expert in strategic sourcing, supplier relationship management, and cost control to drive operational excellence and achieve significant cost savings. Proven track record of leading teams and complex procurement projects in the Qatar market and internationally.

Executive Consultant at HA Strategic Advisory (2021-01 – Present)

• Directed end-to-end supply chain and management consulting projects for diverse clients, delivering strategic process improvements and cost reductions while enhancing operational efficiency. Advise C-suite executives on commercial strategy, operational turnaround, and new market entry.
• Managed a portfolio of projects including procurement optimization, warehouse digitization, and logistics network redesign, ensuring on-time delivery and achievement of key milestones. Applied cross-functional leadership to align stakeholders and drive projects to successful closure.
• Led strategic sourcing initiatives and developed RFP/RFQ processes for clients, securing high-quality goods and services at optimal costs and mitigating supply chain risks.

General Manager at Doha Experts (2016-01 – 2019-12)

• Founded and led the company in Doha, Qatar, with full responsibility for the end-to-end contracts and procurement function, establishing strategic supplier partnerships and optimizing costs from launch.
• Sourced and qualified over 100 items within a compressed time-frame to meet operational launch requirements.
• Cultivated and managed key supplier and vendor relationships, conducting performance reviews to ensure quality and operational continuity, directly supporting a 20% revenue increase.
• Held full P&L and cash flow management responsibility, implementing financial controls and reporting that ensured project viability and profitability from inception.

Supply Chain Director at 3M (2010-01 – 2015-12)

• Directed the end-to-end contract lifecycle for a sole dealership agreement, from negotiation and execution to compliance oversight and performance review, driving a consistent 35% annual sales increase.
• Secured multiple dealership agreements, managed all contractual correspondence and risk handover processes to ensure seamless post-award operations and a 15% boost in overall sales.
• Executed end-to-end supplier evaluation and sourcing initiatives, achieving approximately 25% cost savings in COGS.

Supply Chain Manager at HITECH Solutions (2008-01 – 2010-12)

• Established the supply chain department, implementing project workflows and commercial procedures that reduced operational costs by 45%.
• Developed a digital warehouse management system, increasing revenue by 15%.
• Initiated monthly forecast for fast moving items with sales team, which resulted in re-allocating the investments and an increase in revenue by 10%.

Master of Business Administration in MBA – Istanbul Sabahattin Zaim University

Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering – Zagazig University