Levon Hovsepyan is a globally recognized expert in Public Procurement and Strategic Sourcing, with nearly three decades of international experience shaping how organizations manage complex supply chains and procurement operations. Over his career, he has built a rare combination of deep technical expertise, strategic insight, and visionary leadership, demonstrating how procurement can be more than an operational function, it can be a powerful driver of mission success and societal impact.
He has served in senior roles across governments, multinational corporations, and international organizations, giving him a broad perspective on procurement at a global scale. At UNHCR, he leads sourcing efforts that underpin humanitarian operations worldwide, ensuring that every procurement decision contributes to protecting and assisting millions of displaced people. His leadership emphasizes innovation, transparency, and integrity, while fostering long-term partnerships and promoting sustainable practices.
Levon is deeply committed to advancing procurement as a profession, mentoring the next generation of leaders, and promoting best practices that emphasize sustainability, resilience, and adaptability in supply chains. His vision is clear: procurement is not just a process, it is a catalyst for transformation and value creation.
Throughout his career, Levon has worked on initiatives that highlight procurement as a central strategic function. He often challenges outdated perceptions that reduce procurement to cost comparisons, instead showing how it plays a societal role in driving sustainability, responsibility, and competitiveness. His examples, ranging from avoiding common pitfalls in tenders to rethinking the meaning of “Best Value for Money”, demonstrate both practical insight and thought leadership.
How sourcing and supply decisions can directly support organizational goals and humanitarian outcomes.
Why sustainability, transparency, and accountability are nonnegotiable in today’s global procurement environment.
Procurement is not just a support function; it is a strategic discipline that shapes efficiency, innovation, and organizational growth.
Winning tenders is not just about offering the lowest price, it’s about strategy, clarity, and proving real value. In this session, Levon Hovsepyan will share the secrets behind successful bids. In this session, Levon will uncover the pitfalls that cost organizations opportunities, and reveal how to align proposals with client needs, communicate with impact, and stand out as a trusted partner. With nearly 30 years of international procurement expertise, Levon will show how smart tendering goes beyond contracts to build resilience, sustainable competitiveness, and lasting growth.
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