Location
RomaniaRate
$20
/ per hour
Years of experience
10+About
I am a Senior Procurement Officer with extensive experience in managing procurement processes and vendor relationships. In my current role at OTP Bank, I oversee purchase requests, ensuring they align with both the Bank's and the Group's requirements. My responsibilities include negotiating contracts, analyzing costs to recommend expense reductions, and coordinating procurement activities to ensure timely and cost-effective acquisitions. I also handle all necessary steps for contracting commercial spaces, from market research and negotiations to obtaining approvals from relevant departments, ensuring all contracts meet the Bank's policies and procedures. Previously, I served as Procurement and Facilities Manager at Megaconstruct S.A., where I was responsible for the timely and cost-efficient procurement of materials, equipment, and services. I managed a team within the operations area, supervised the company’s car fleet, and coordinated maintenance activities for the headquarters. My background also includes a role at Raiffeisen Bank Romania, where I managed supplier databases, optimized procurement processes, and negotiated leases for over 450 branches. I hold a Master’s Degree in Business Administration from the Academia de Studii Economice din București and have a strong foundation in business management and procurement.Tech Stack
Supply Chain Management Systems, Research, Resource ManagementExperience
- Overseeing the procurement process, including market research, supplier selection, contract drafting, and negotiation to ensure timely and cost-effective acquisition of goods and services.
- Negotiating contracts with vendors, ensuring legal compliance, and aligning them with company policies and procedures.
- Analyzing costs and recommending ways to reduce expenses, including identifying opportunities for process improvement or technology enhancement.
- Maintaining and developing strong relationships with vendors and internal stakeholders to ensure smooth procurement operations and complete technical requirements.
- Supervising the maintenance, usage, and acquisition of the company’s car fleet, ensuring compliance with technical inspections, insurance policies, and other relevant regulations.
- Coordinating maintenance activities for company premises, ensuring all facilities meet required standards, and managing the company’s headquarters' operational needs.
- Handling all necessary steps for contracting commercial spaces, including market research, negotiations, and obtaining approvals, ensuring contracts are aligned with company policies and cost-effective.
Employment history
Senior Procurement Officer, OTP Bank
November 2022 - Present
- Managing the purchase requests within the Bank and harmonizing them with the Group’s requirements.
- Creating efficient relationships with internal beneficiaries and cost managers to establish complete technical requirements.
- Maintaining relationships with vendors, including negotiating contracts and reviewing contracts for legal compliance.
- Reviewing purchase orders and ensuring that they align with company policies and procedures.
- Analyzing costs and recommending ways to reduce expenses by identifying opportunities for process improvement or technology enhancement.
- Recommending new suppliers and negotiating supplier contracts to ensure all terms are met.
- Performing procurement activities (market research, supplier selection, contract drafting & negotiation) to ensure the availability of appropriate goods/services.
- Managing contracting terms for commercial spaces, including negotiating and drawing up lease contracts.
- Obtaining necessary approvals from relevant departments to ensure compliance with bank procedures.
Procurement and Facilities Manager, Megaconstruct S.A.
February 2019 - February 2023
- Ensuring on-time and cost-efficient procurement of materials, equipment, and services.
- Reviewing purchase requisitions and identifying sources of supply.
- Managing procurement activities to ensure the availability of goods/services in the required quantity, quality, and timeframe.
- Planning, supervising, and coordinating personnel and processes within the operations area of Procurement and Supply Chain.
- Supervising the maintenance, usage, allocation, and acquisitions of the company’s car fleet.
- Coordinating all maintenance activities related to the company’s headquarters to meet required standards.
- Issuing daily, monthly, and quarterly reports on procurement and facilities management activities.
Procurement Officer/Order Management Responsible, Raiffeisen Bank Romania
June 2016 - February 2019
- Establishing and developing strong, long-term relationships with landlords of rented spaces (about 450 branches).
- Establishing and developing relationships with utility suppliers for rented spaces.
- Managing and developing the supplier database in iProcurement, Google Apps for Work, and Excel.
- Identifying solutions and implementing new ways of optimizing work in the department.
- Analyzing spend reports, suppliers, purchasing categories, and costs included in service charges for rented spaces.
- Negotiating with landlords to resolve service charge issues and reduce unjustified costs.
- Exploring the real estate market for relocation opportunities and preparing related reports and presentations.
Procurement and Facilities Manager, Megaconstruct S.A.
June 2012 - June 2016
- Coordinating administrative operations before and after production, including supply chain management, order reception, and material planning.
- Optimizing supply and transport costs.
- Submitting activity reports and forecasts regarding administrative expenses.
- Managing, coordinating, and keeping records of the automotive fleet, including technical inspections and maintenance.
- Evaluating and selecting suppliers according to internal purchase procedures, and negotiating offers.
- Monitoring contract progress and resolving issues related to product quantity or quality.
- Planning, coordinating, and controlling administrative personnel activities.
Economist- Finance and Accounting Department, Megaconstruct S.A.
May 2011 - June 2012
- Analyzing income from sales versus expenditures and estimating budgeted versus actual income.
- Recording fixed assets and registering goods entries based on documents from operating divisions.
- Monthly inventory check-up of operating divisions and verifying accurate consumption classification.
- Checking investments per operating division and ensuring accurate records of service agreements in progress.
Insurance Sales Agent, S.C. ASIROM S.A.
April 2006 - June 2008
- Sales of Civil Liability Insurance and optional insurance policies for cars.
Education history
Academia de Studii Economice din București
2010 - 2012
Master’s Degree, Business Administration and Management, General
Universitatea „Bioterra” din București
2007 -2011
Bachelor’s Degree, Tourist Management
Academia de Studii Economice din București
2007 - 2010
Bachelor’s Degree, Business Administration and Management, General
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