Sourcing and Category Manager for HR&FLEET Category
Conduct end to end Sourcing projects without threshold
Create Category Strategy along with Business Owners
Negotiate with suppliers and obtain best conditions, fees and deliverables for the client
Calculate and track savings
Perform spend and category analysis
Stakeholder management- create a strong business relationship with the Business Owners
Use Ariba tool for RFPs and Onspring Portal for project and savings tracking
Update category cards
Perform: RFIs, RFPs,RFQs
Conduct interviews with Stakeholders to understand their business needs
Conduct negotiation calls with suppliers
Monitor the capacity of the Sourcing Buyers
Make sure that the team`s roles and responsibilities are understood and met
Be the first point of contact in case of client escalations for the team
Procurement Project Manager
Genpact
Bucharest
12.2017 - 03.2024
Facilitate regular team meetings and stakeholder updates, fostering open communication and collaborative problem-solving.
Perform Sourcing activities for Tail and Spend Indirect Procurement
Conduct spend analysis in order to drive: supplier reduction and consolidation, catalogues &P-card implementation, cost reduction and better terms & conditions for the client
Create a good collaboration with the Local Procurement Leads and help them implement and initiate new sourcing projects.
Coordinate with Stakeholders and suppliers to define project objectives and requirements, ensuring alignment with business goals.
Oversee the development of project documentation, maintaining clear and accurate records throughout project lifecycles.
Analyse project outcomes, conducting post-implementation reviews to identify lessons learned and best practices.
Negotiate contracts with suppliers and service providers, securing favourable terms and quality resources for projects.
Led cross-functional teams to deliver projects within budget and on time, enhancing client satisfaction and stakeholder value.
Implement agile project management methodologies, increasing team flexibility and improving product delivery times.
Set monthly KPIs and track performance against objectives to monitor and optimise sales strategies.
Monitor market (Procurement IQ tool)trends and technological advancements, incorporating innovative solutions into project strategies.
Lead Buyer with German
WNS Global Solutions
Bucharest
11.2010 - 12.2017
Perform team management activities such as: Buyers` capacity and be the 1st point of contact in case of escalations
Full P2P process responsiblities from PO creation to invoices check
Implement different procurement projects such as: open orders, urgent orders, Value Stream Mapping , SAP reports: blocked invoices; GR_IR resolution
Perform Procurement support via ticketing system (track point)
Manage monthly calls with the client and Category Managers
Conduct RFXs process: negotiations, RFPs, RFIs, in order to obtain and track savings
Develop and maintain strong relationships with suppliers to secure the best prices and quality.
Negotiate contracts with suppliers, focusing on terms of payment, fees, delivery schedules, and quality standards.
Manage end-to-end procurement process, from requisition to delivery, ensuring timely arrival of goods.
Indirect Buyer with German
Procter&Gamble
Bucharest
03.2007 - 11.2010
Perform following activities:
Order management - PR to PO
Open orders, blocked invoices, on time deliveries
SAP MM reports: urgent orders
Procurement projects: vendor score cards for strategic suppliers, Delivery on Time project
Automation projects:Auto Po, Supplier Portal
Negotiate: fee, delivery terms with the suppliers
Maintaining a good collaboration with the local Procurement Team.
Education
International Relations
University of Bucharest
01-2006
European-University Viadrina
Germany
01-2005
Skills
Spend analysis
Category strategy
Supplier negotiation
Project management
Stakeholder engagement
Team leadership
RFP process
Client relationship management
Green Belt - July 2020
SAP MM&FI
Excel
Ariba
Onspring tool
Trainings: Lean Six Sigma, Time Management, Negotiations, Supply chain fundamentals, Agentic AI