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Ali Soleimani

International Business · Procurement & Supply Chain · Project Coordination

Cologne, Germany
PROFESSIONAL PROFILE • 2026

Connecting international business,
procurement & projects
into structured results.

International Business, Procurement & Project Coordination professional with 10+ years of experience across industrial, EPC, process automation, petrochemical, metals and energy-related projects.

alisoleimani71@gmail.com Cologne, Germany
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01 • PROFILE

International business, procurement and project coordination — connected by industrial experience.

I am an International Business, Procurement & Supply Chain, and Project Coordination professional with 10+ years of experience across industrial, EPC, process automation, petrochemical, metals and energy-related projects.

My experience covers international sourcing, tendering and RFQs, supplier and OEM coordination, commercial and contract negotiations, technical and commercial bid evaluation, INCOTERMS, shipping and inspection documentation, bank guarantees, customs clearance, client coordination, engineering interfaces, manufacturing coordination, site execution, pre-commissioning and commissioning.

I combine an M.Sc. in Chemical Engineering with an ongoing M.A. in International Management, with a chosen specialty in Project Management at Hochschule Fresenius in Cologne. This combination allows me to connect technical requirements, procurement decisions, commercial considerations and project execution.

02 • CORE AREAS

Three connected areas of professional expertise.

01

International Business & Commercial

International business coordination, commercial negotiations, client communication, international partners & OEMs, proposals, contracts and INCOTERMS.

02

Procurement & Supply Chain

Strategic sourcing, RFQs, tendering, supplier qualification, international purchasing, bid evaluation, supplier performance, logistics and procurement optimization.

03

Project & Technical Coordination

EPC project coordination, engineering interfaces, manufacturing, scheduling, inspections, site execution, pre-commissioning, commissioning and stakeholder coordination.

03 • PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

10+ years across procurement, international suppliers and industrial project execution.

Mar 2026 — Present
Cologne, Germany

Commercial Consultant (Remote)

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Petro Sanat Lidoma Engineering Services (PSL)

  • Advise executive management on procurement strategy, supplier selection, commercial negotiations and sourcing decisions for EPC, industrial manufacturing and automation projects.
  • Lead supplier identification, qualification, evaluation and commercial negotiations with international manufacturers and engineering service providers.
  • Develop end-to-end sourcing strategies from RFQ preparation and technical/commercial evaluation through purchase order issuance and delivery follow-up.
  • Prepare commercial proposals, tender documentation and procurement recommendations supporting business development and new project acquisition.
  • Support contract negotiations covering commercial terms, delivery schedules, payment conditions and INCOTERMS.
  • Support procurement for industrial control panels, electrical equipment and process automation systems, coordinating technical and commercial requirements.
Dec 2017 — Feb 2026
Tehran, Iran

Procurement Manager & Executive Coordinator

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Petro Sanat Lidoma Engineering Services (PSL)

Held both positions concurrently, combining procurement leadership with executive-level operational coordination across the company’s EPC project portfolio.

  • Directed procurement strategy, sourcing and commercial operations across 8 national-scale EPC and industrial manufacturing projects with procurement portfolios exceeding €10 million.
  • Managed end-to-end international procurement covering tendering, supplier communication, commercial negotiations, contracts, inspections, shipping documentation, bank guarantees and delivery under international commercial terms.
  • Negotiated with 30+ international suppliers across Europe and Asia on pricing, delivery schedules, warranties, payment terms and INCOTERMS.
  • Coordinated engineering, procurement, manufacturing, logistics, client and site teams to align technical requirements, procurement schedules and project execution.
  • Managed supplier performance through procurement KPIs, delivery and quality follow-up, contract execution and resolution of technical and commercial issues.
  • Coordinated control-panel manufacturing and related equipment supply, including engineering interfaces, inspection and site implementation.
  • Supported time-critical industrial projects requiring rapid sourcing, cross-functional coordination and on-time delivery, including DRI, copper processing and petrochemical applications.
  • Implemented procurement process optimization and digital documentation systems, improving procurement efficiency and reporting transparency by approximately 50%.
Jun 2016 — Nov 2017
Tehran, Iran

Procurement Specialist

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Petro Sanat Lidoma Engineering Services (PSL)

  • Managed end-to-end procurement for concurrent EPC projects, from RFQ preparation, tendering and bid evaluation through supplier negotiation, purchasing and delivery follow-up.
  • Conducted technical and commercial evaluations for capital equipment and engineering services in Oil & Gas and petrochemical projects.
  • Negotiated pricing, delivery schedules, payment terms and INCOTERMS with international suppliers across Europe and Asia.
  • Coordinated international OEM and client interfaces, including contract documentation, engineering approvals, FAT, inspection and shipment activities.
  • Supported engineering, logistics and site teams to align procurement with technical specifications, manufacturing requirements, quality standards and project schedules.
  • Coordinated supplier follow-up, delivery tracking, shipping documentation and commercial correspondence throughout project execution.
Jan 2016 — May 2016
Tehran, Iran

Research Assistant

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Iran University of Science and Technology (IUST)

  • Conducted quantitative research on viscosity reduction of heavy crude oil, resulting in a peer-reviewed publication.
  • Worked with simulation, economic evaluation and structured Excel-based analysis; delivered MS Excel training for undergraduate students.
Jun 2015 — Aug 2015
Tehran, Iran

Process Engineering Intern

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Energy Industries Engineering & Design (EIED — OIEC Group)

  • Supported FEED-stage Oil & Gas projects through technical and economic analysis, process simulation and structured data validation.
04 • SELECTED PROJECTS

Industrial projects where procurement meets execution.

Selected projects demonstrating international sourcing, supplier coordination, logistics, engineering interfaces and project delivery across metals, Oil & Gas, petrochemical and energy environments.

Iron Plant — 800,000 t/a
JUN 2021 — MAR 2023 • METALS

Iron Plant — 800,000 t/a

National-scale DRI project using PERED technology.

  • Coordinated procurement and project activities across suppliers and internal functions.
  • Managed delivery milestones, documentation, logistics and customs-related workflows.
  • Supported time-critical project execution and cross-functional issue resolution.
C2+ Recovery & Fractionation
JAN 2020 — MAR 2022 • OIL & GAS

C2+ Recovery & Fractionation

Dual-site project with sites more than 60 km apart after the original foreign EPC contractor exited the country.

  • Coordinated engineering completion and commissioning handoff.
  • Tracked parallel activities across two geographically separated sites.
  • Managed cross-functional actions, suppliers, logistics and project documentation.
Copper Smelter Expansion — +50% Capacity
JUN 2019 — JUN 2020 • COPPER

Copper Smelter Expansion — +50% Capacity

Expansion project requiring continuity of engineering and commissioning after the original international JV partner exited.

  • Supported continuity of project execution following partner withdrawal.
  • Coordinated engineering and commissioning activities through delivery.
Oil Desalting & Production Unit
MAR 2019 — MAY 2020 • OIL

Oil Desalting & Production Unit

Upgrade and extension of an existing industrial control system in an operating industrial environment.

  • Coordinated supplier deliverables, inspections and shipping documentation.
  • Coordinated import and customs activities supporting project delivery.
Loading / Unloading Arms Supply
MAR 2018 — OCT 2018 • PETROCHEMICAL

Loading / Unloading Arms Supply

Supply of specialized loading and unloading equipment from an international manufacturer.

  • Tracked design approvals, manufacturing progress and FAT activities.
  • Coordinated documentation and import steps through delivery.
Loading Station Addition
APR 2021 — JUN 2021 • PETROCHEMICAL

Loading Station Addition

Control-system addition for a new loading station within an active petrochemical facility.

  • Coordinated technical and operational inputs in a live plant environment.
  • Tracked supplier, inspection, logistics and delivery activities.
Copper Plant — Technical Support & Training
FEB 2021 — FEB 2022 • MINING / METALS

Copper Plant — Technical Support & Training

Control-systems technical support, structured training and knowledge transfer for client personnel.

  • Planned and delivered structured training.
  • Coordinated on-site and remote technical support activities.
National Solar Industry — Feasibility Study
MAY 2017 — FEB 2018 • SOLAR ENERGY

National Solar Industry — Feasibility Study

Strategic feasibility study for a major state-owned power generation conglomerate, focused on the photovoltaic supply chain.

  • Analyzed supply-chain structure and market-entry requirements.
  • Translated findings into a structured strategic roadmap.
05 • EDUCATION

Technical foundation. International management. Strong current performance.

06 • SKILLS & LANGUAGES

Skills aligned with international business, procurement and project delivery.

International Business & Commercial

International Business Coordination Commercial Negotiation International Partner & OEM Coordination Commercial Proposals Contract Negotiation Client & Stakeholder Management INCOTERMS Shipping & Logistics Coordination

Procurement & Supply Chain

Strategic Sourcing Procurement Planning Tender & RFQ Management Supplier Qualification Supplier Performance International Purchasing Bid Evaluation Cost Optimization Procurement Analytics Customs Clearance Inspection & FAT Bank Guarantees

Project & Technical Coordination

EPC Project Coordination Engineering Coordination Scheduling & Planning Manufacturing Coordination Control Panel Manufacturing Process Automation Site Execution Pre-Commissioning Commissioning Project Documentation Risk Management Cross-functional Collaboration

Digital & Office Tools

Advanced Excel PowerPoint Microsoft Project Microsoft Visio Microsoft Outlook HYSYS MATLAB / Simulink

Languages

Proficiency
PersianNative
EnglishC1
GermanA2
ArabicA1
TurkishA2
TatiNative
07 • VOLUNTARY EXPERIENCE

Supporting people and communities beyond the workplace.

International Student Mentor — Hochschule Fresenius
Supporting international students with university procedures, administration and integration.

Course Representative — Hochschule Fresenius
Acting as a liaison between students, faculty and administration.

Volunteer Experience
Long-term community engagement since 2008.

08 • LIFE & CAREER TIMELINE

From Takestan
to Cologne.

A chronological view of the experiences, milestones and transitions that shaped my academic and professional journey.

1993 Beginning 2011 University 2016 Industry 2018 M.Sc. 2026 Germany NOW Cologne
1993
BEGINNING

Born in Takestan, Iran

Born on 7 February 1993 in Takestan, Iran.

1998
EDUCATION • CHILDHOOD

Started primary school

Began formal education in Zanjan, where I continued growing up and completing my school years.

2008
COMMUNITY • PUBLIC SPEAKING

Volunteering & public speaking

Joined the Iranian Red Crescent Society and competed in national youth public-speaking competitions, achieving top-30 national results.

2011
EDUCATION

Entered university

Admitted to a B.Sc. program in Chemical Engineering at Iran University of Science and Technology.

2012
CAMPUS LIFE

Student cultural activities

Participated in the faculty cultural office and coordinated student trips and activities.

2013
ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT

Among the top three undergraduate students

Achieved a place among the three highest-performing students in my undergraduate cohort.

2015
GRADUATE STUDIES

Admitted to an M.Sc. in Chemical Engineering

Admitted to the M.Sc. program specializing in Control, Simulation and Modeling at IUST.

2015–2016
CAREER

Research to industry

Completed my process engineering internship, worked as a Research Assistant at IUST, and entered the industrial sector with Petro Sanat Lidoma in June 2016.

2016–2017
PROJECT COORDINATION

Started a career in procurement & project coordination

Joined Petro Sanat Lidoma as a Procurement Specialist, working with engineering, suppliers and project teams on procurement, delivery tracking, documentation and coordination.

2018
MILESTONE • CAREER

Defended my M.Sc. thesis & expanded into broader coordination

Defended my M.Sc. thesis in March 2018 on viscosity reduction of heavy crude oil by solvent addition, then expanded into broader project and executive coordination responsibilities.

2018–2026
LEADERSHIP • INDUSTRIAL PROJECTS

Coordinated major industrial projects

Worked across 8 national-scale EPC and industrial manufacturing projects, coordinating engineering, procurement, logistics, manufacturing and external partners while managing commercial and delivery priorities.

2026
GERMANY • NEW CHAPTER

Moved to Germany & started International Management studies

Relocated to Germany and began an M.A. in International Management at Hochschule Fresenius in Cologne, while continuing professional work and development.

NOW
COLOGNE • 2026

Building the next chapter

Based in Cologne, combining 10+ years of industrial experience with international management studies, mentoring and active professional development in Germany.

09 • LET'S CONNECT

Open to the next opportunity.

Based in Cologne, Germany. Interested in opportunities across international business, procurement, supply chain, project coordination, PMO and related commercial functions.