Martins Kazinieks

Martins Kazinieks is an experienced procurement professional currently serving as Category Management Indirect at Swiss International Air Lines since December 2023. Previously, Martins held the position of Regional Procurement Manager at Lufthansa Group Business Services, focusing on Eastern Europe, CIS, and Israel, where regional procurement strategies were formulated and executed to optimize goods and services acquisition. Earlier roles include Procurement Category Manager and Procurement Specialist at Evolution, and Procurement Manager positions at Norit Activated Carbon. In addition to procurement expertise, Martins boasts a background in sales as a Sales Director at Profectum Sia and export-import management. A professional handball player earlier in career, Martins competed in various Norwegian and Icelandic clubs. Educational qualifications include a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Economy from Latvijas Universitate and ongoing studies at CIPS - The Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply.