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I am Elena Pauwels, a senior buyer with hands-on experience in procurement and sourcing across promo products and textiles, working with EU & CIS markets. I build end-to-end supply chains—from fabric development and sewing to packing and delivery—collaborating with Turkish and Ukrainian factories to bring products to life on time and within budget. I've led design and production teams, founded and run Open Style LTD across Turkey, Ukraine, and the Netherlands, and developed online procurement channels and wholesale partnerships. I enjoy turning complex supplier networks into efficient, creative solutions that meet client concepts and timelines.…I am Elena Pauwels, a senior buyer with hands-on experience in procurement and sourcing across promo products and textiles, working with EU & CIS markets. I build end-to-end supply chains—from fabric development and sewing to packing and delivery—collaborating with Turkish and Ukrainian factories to bring products to life on time and within budget. I've led design and production teams, founded and run Open Style LTD across Turkey, Ukraine, and the Netherlands, and developed online procurement channels and wholesale partnerships. I enjoy turning complex supplier networks into efficient, creative solutions that meet client concepts and timelines.

Elena Pauwels

Textile Designer, Production Manager, Project Manager, +4

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I am Elena Pauwels, a senior buyer with hands-on experience in procurement and sourcing across promo products and textiles, working with EU & CIS markets. I build end-to-end supply chains—from fabric development and sewing to packing and delivery—collaborating with Turkish and Ukrainian factories to bring products to life on time and within budget. I've led design and production teams, founded and run Open Style LTD across Turkey, Ukraine, and the Netherlands, and developed online procurement channels and wholesale partnerships. I enjoy turning complex supplier networks into efficient, creative solutions that meet client concepts and timelines.…I am Elena Pauwels, a senior buyer with hands-on experience in procurement and sourcing across promo products and textiles, working with EU & CIS markets. I build end-to-end supply chains—from fabric development and sewing to packing and delivery—collaborating with Turkish and Ukrainian factories to bring products to life on time and within budget. I've led design and production teams, founded and run Open Style LTD across Turkey, Ukraine, and the Netherlands, and developed online procurement channels and wholesale partnerships. I enjoy turning complex supplier networks into efficient, creative solutions that meet client concepts and timelines.

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I am Elena Pauwels, a senior buyer with hands-on experience in procurement and sourcing across promo products and textiles, working with EU & CIS markets. I build end-to-end supply chains—from fabric development and sewing to packing and delivery—collaborating with Turkish and Ukrainian factories to bring products to life on time and within budget.

I’ve led design and production teams, founded and run Open Style LTD across Turkey, Ukraine, and the Netherlands, and developed online procurement channels and wholesale partnerships. I enjoy turning complex supplier networks into efficient, creative solutions that meet client concepts and timelines.

Skills

Product Design

Fashion Design

Logo

Experience Level

Product Design

Expert

Fashion Design

Expert

Logo

Intermediate

Language

Turkish

Fluent

English

Advanced

Russian

Fluent

Work Experience

SENIOR BUYER . PROCUREMENT & SOURCING . PROMO PRODUCTS & TEXTILES at Founder & CEO — Open Style LTD. Openstyle Fabric

January 7, 2016 - Present

Contract with a well-known Ukrainian brand to place apparel production in Turkey: from custom fabric development to full sewing and packaging cycle Control of production batches and deliveries to Ukraine Sourcing and procurement of stock fabrics Work with small wholesale clients (CIS, EU, other markets) Launch of online sales and online procurement Supplier sourcing for special fabrics based on client concepts (Pantone dyeing, digital printing) Entry into complex small-batch production lines Return to the promo products market Sourcing of promo product manufacturers in Turkey and Ukraine Minimum order quantities starting from 50 units per SKU Assortment expansion: home goods, tech products, office goods, everyday promo items Cooperation with factories specializing in printing on finished products Research and implementation of new printing technologies Full procure-to-pay cycle Supplier management: selection, qualification, evaluation Apparel production control (knitwear, denim, other categories) 2,000+ clients, 10,000+ social media followers Established logistics for EU & CIS markets Supply chain risk management

Creative Director (Fashion & Apparel) at Head of Design Department — Moda Design Studio Turkey Istanbul

January 20, 2011 - March 28, 2015

Development of fashion concepts for international brands Supervision of sewing technology development for factories 60+ women’s designs per month Fabric sourcing and factory meetings in Turkey Cooperation with fabric and garment printing companies Work with accessory manufacturers Collection development for Turkish brands and B2B companies (EU & international markets) Continuous sourcing of new textile technologies Development of women’s and kids’ collections

SENIOR BUYER . PROMO PRODUCTS & TEXTILES at Founder & CEO — Open Style LTD

February 15, 2005 - February 23, 2011

CREATIVE DIRECTOR at Head of Design Department — Openstyle Design Studio

April 18, 2002 - January 7, 2026

Production of two capsule collections per month Work with Korean and Turkish fabrics Development of sewing technologies for mass production Accessory selection and integration Client acquisition via advertising and early online channels Winter collections (jackets, coats) Summer collections (suits, dresses)

Senior Buyer at Open Style LTD

January 1, 2016 - Present

Senior Buyer responsible for procurement and sourcing of promo products and textiles. Built long-term partnerships with factories, managed fabrics sourcing and production control, and coordinated the full supply chain from Turkish fabric development through sewing, packing, and delivery to Ukraine and EU markets. Led supplier sourcing for stock fabrics, negotiated with suppliers and service providers, and contributed to the launch of online purchasing channels.

Head of Design Department at Open Style LTD

January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2015

Led design department for fashion and apparel, home and office goods, and tech promo items. Conducted concept-to-production development, managed textile sourcing, established sewing and production workflows, and collaborated with factories for printing and finishing.

Founder & CEO at Open Style LTD

January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2011

Founded Open Style LTD; built the business across Turkey and Ukraine, led senior buying, procurement, and sourcing for promo products and textiles, developed long-term partnerships with factories, oversaw design development, and expanded to online sales channels.

Head of Design Department at Open Style Design Studio (Ukraine)

January 1, 2002 - January 1, 2005

Head of Design Department in Ukraine; led fashion and apparel design, set up own sewing production, sourced textiles, and directed production and printing (Pantone dyeing, digital printing).