Alexander Snabzhentsev

Alexander Snabzhentsev

Alcohol Purchasing Specialist

📍Odessa

Alexander helps mobile bar organizers build efficient supply chains: from finding reliable suppliers to quality control and legal documentation. Specializes in budget optimization, excise compliance, and counterfeit risk minimization. Works with projects of any scale across Russia.

About the specialist

Seasoned Procurement Specialist with deep expertise in the global and local alcohol markets. My focus is building transparent, compliant, and cost-effective supply chains for alcohol beverages. I don't just buy products; I create systems that minimize risks and maximize business profitability.

Education

Plekhanov Russian University of Economics — Logistics & Supply Chain Management (Master's), 2013; Simple Wines Academy — Certified Wine & Spirits Buyer, 2017; «Alcohol Legislation & Excise Duties» Course, Rosalkogolregulirovanie, 2019; «Supplier Negotiations» Program, Skolkovo, 2021

Work experience

9 years in alcohol procurement and supply chain management for HoReCa and mobile events.

Certificates

Certified Wine & Spirits Buyer, Simple Wines Academy, 2017 • ЕГАИС и маркировка: практическое применение, Центр развития алкогольного рынка, 2018 • Negotiation Mastery for Procurement, Harvard Business School Online, 2020 • Counterfeit Alcohol Detection, International Spirits Challenge, 2021 • Sustainable Sourcing in Beverage Industry, BarConvent Berlin, 2022 • Regional Supplier Networks in Russia, Luding School, 2023

Achievements

9 years in alcohol procurement and supply chain management for HoReCa and mobile events. Ex-Procurement Manager at restaurant chains and catering companies in Saint Petersburg and Moscow. Supported procurement for 150+ events: from private weddings to festivals with 3,000+ guests. Since 2020 — independent alcohol procurement consultant for mobile bar organizers.Saved clients over 12M RUB on alcohol procurement through supplier optimization and negotiations (2020–2024) • Average savings per event: 18–25% without quality loss • Developed database of 80+ verified alcohol suppliers across Russian regions with reliability ratings • Author of checklist «Risk-Free Alcohol Procurement: 10 Steps to a Safe Deal» (9,200+ downloads) • Expert at RF Chamber of Commerce working group on alcohol market transparency, 2022–2024 • Speaker at HoReCa Procurement Forum 2022, 2023, BarConvent Moscow 2023, 2024

Specialization

Topic:mobile-cocktail-bar
Subtopic:alcohol-bar

Certificates

Certified Wine & Spirits Buyer, Simple Wines Academy, 2017 • ЕГАИС и маркировка: практическое применение, Центр развития алкогольного рынка, 2018 • Negotiation Mastery for Procurement, Harvard Business School Online, 2020 • Counterfeit Alcohol Detection, International Spirits Challenge, 2021 • Sustainable Sourcing in Beverage Industry, BarConvent Berlin, 2022 • Regional Supplier Networks in Russia, Luding School, 2023

Achievements

9 years in alcohol procurement and supply chain management for HoReCa and mobile events. Ex-Procurement Manager at restaurant chains and catering companies in Saint Petersburg and Moscow. Supported procurement for 150+ events: from private weddings to festivals with 3,000+ guests. Since 2020 — independent alcohol procurement consultant for mobile bar organizers.Saved clients over 12M RUB on alcohol procurement through supplier optimization and negotiations (2020–2024) • Average savings per event: 18–25% without quality loss • Developed database of 80+ verified alcohol suppliers across Russian regions with reliability ratings • Author of checklist «Risk-Free Alcohol Procurement: 10 Steps to a Safe Deal» (9,200+ downloads) • Expert at RF Chamber of Commerce working group on alcohol market transparency, 2022–2024 • Speaker at HoReCa Procurement Forum 2022, 2023, BarConvent Moscow 2023, 2024

Specialization

Topic:mobile-cocktail-bar
Subtopic:alcohol-bar