Maxim Zakharchenko

Maxim Zakharchenko has over 20 years of experience in the procurement and sourcing industry. Maxim began their career in 2001 as National Supply Manager at AMI. In 2004, they joined SAP as Global Commodity Expert for Marketing and Purchasing Analyst. In 2016, they became a Category Sourcing Expert at Verizon. In 2018, Maxim was hired as Strategic Sourcing Manager at Wyndham Destinations. In 2019, they joined Procurement Foundry as a Member. In 2020, Maxim was hired as Strategic Sourcing Consultant, Marketing and Communication at GuideWell. In 2021, they became Strategic Account Director at International Computer Negotiations, Inc. and in 2022, they were appointed Director, Contracts & Corporate Sourcing at Sonesta International Hotels Corporation.

Maxim Zakharchenko completed their Bachelor of Arts degree in Mining Automotive and Machinery from Ural State Mining University (former Academy of Mining and Geology) between 1996 and 1999. Maxim then went on to receive a Diploma in Marketing and Advertising from TAFE NSW between 1999 and 2003. In 2017, they completed a Certificate in Data Visualization and Analysis from Seton Hall University. Most recently, they earned a Certification in Mastering Design Thinking from MIT Sloan School of Management in 2020.