Driven professional with exceptional analytical and negotiation skills, complemented by strong understanding of global supply chain dynamics and vendor management. Proven ability to foster strategic partnerships and streamline procurement processes to enhance operational efficiency. Ready to contribute to impactful sourcing strategies and cost-saving initiatives in my next role.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work history
Global Commodity Manager
Celestica
Oradea, Romania
10.2023 - Current
Identified opportunities for cost reduction through detailed spend analysis.
Enhanced supplier performance through regular reviews.
Implemented risk mitigation strategies to safeguard business interests.
Developed strategic plans, resulting in better cost management.
Evaluated vendor performance against set metrics, driving consistent improvement in service delivery.
Conducted comprehensive market research to identify potential suppliers.
Applied critical thinking to analyze problems, evaluate solutions and select best decisions.
NPI Advisor
Celestica
Oradea, Romania
04.2021 - 10.2023
Responsible for achieving NPI objectives in regards to: cost, schedule and commitments.
BOM analysis for RFQ , electronics and custom made items.
Quote analysis and cost calculation
Supplier selection and NPI quote award
Purchasing operations reporting for expedite and mitigation
Audit performing for certain purchasing processes
Supplier Relationship Manager
Celestica
Oradea, Romania
10.2018 - 05.2019
Serving as first line of escalation for purchasing issues and problems
Working on problems of diverse scope where analysis of data requires evaluation of identifiable factors
Accountable for quality of work delivered by external suppliers as applicable
Influencing others outside of team to ensure goals are met and resolves conflicts in an effective manner
Receiving guidance primarily on unique, unusual, or controversial problems or questions
Seeking out new avenues for building internal and external relationships; maintaining contacts with existing relationships
Leading efforts to negotiate agreements with suppliers relative to pricing, lead-time reduction, flexibility, quality and other supply chain factors
Setting goals and driving suppliers and projects to meet the objectives
Developing and implementing plans to improve supplier performance
Focal point to develop procurement criteria and resolve issues and driving continuous process improvement.
Strategic Sourcing Commodity Specialist
Celestica
Oradea, Romania
10.2016 - 09.2018
Strategic partnership and leverage of the supply base to meet the company's procurement requirements in terms of quality, delivery and cost
Responsible for projects with significant scope and complexity
Manage all aspects of select procurement categories
Investigate and recommend potential suppliers based on assessments of response to specifications, costs, and historical performance
Research procurement analytics to develop supplier strategies
Develop alliances with Industry Providers
Facilitate trade-offs and standardization that may lead to more economical procurement
Collaborate with business functions and business lines to ensure agreements are structured to deliver maximum value
Self development and coach others
Quarterly negotiation and data management in QuoteApp program
Commodity Management Analyst
Celestica
05.2015 - 10.2016
Responsible for specific groups of commodity and suppliers;
Ensure achievement of major KPI (key performance indicator);Quarterly negotiation and data management in QuoteApp program
Management of signed contracts with suppliers and data maintenance in ETQ program; Rebates (collection program)
Develop Preferred Supplier List and Support and assistance for internal customers (Purchasing team, CFTs) with different supply/vendor related issues to ensure smooth operation
Coordinate sourcing projects of localization, resourcing, supply base consolidation or other cost reduction activities following implementation and execution through completion together with CFT, Engineering and Customer
Drive commodity strategy, ensure the right source selection from bid stage, negotiate best terms and condition (price, LT,
MOQ, PT); Travel to supplier's location to understand the production process with the scope to avoid future issues
Sourcing, PCE and SCM support in any issue
Small Electronic parts control and follow for Europe sites
Provide commodity expertise or solution in relation with customer, support new customer introduction and new bids
Performs market research activities to identify new suppliers for specific groups of commodity
Negotiation of terms and commercial condition with suppliers and ensure a contractual base with suppliers
Commodity Management Associate
Celestica
11.2012 - 05.2015
SAP System (Material management module)
Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems
Update material prices database, analyze bill of materials for competitiveness and customer compliance, review with management
Supporting request from CM , CCPM, SCM and PCM
Invoice referral management
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others
Purchaser
Hanil Electronics Co., Ltd
08.2011 - 07.2012
Identification , evaluation and selection of potential suppliers
Supply contract negotiation
Responsible for the quality of the negotiated contracts with suppliers
Effective management of stocks
Shipping and tracking purchase orders until final reception
Marketplace research and the conditions of acquisition/delivery for a continuous improvement of stocks, having as final aim
their best rotation
Invoice referral: receipt of invoices from suppliers of materials and submission them to the accounting department
Informing the concerned departments regarding the arrival of the ordered materials and preparing documents for exported
material
End of life items carefully handling, so to create as less possible loss.
Communication proficiency, ability to communicate effectively
Relationship-building
Interpersonal communication
Strategic thinking
Solid leadership skills and the ability to work well with the personnel from various departments
Organizational Skills: Creative Thinking, Decision Making, Problem Solving Attitude, Time Management
Technical Skills: Data analysis, MS Office, SAP, Power BI, GMAIL
Driving license – category B
Languages
Romanian
Native language
English
Fluent
Spanish
Advanced
French
Beginner
Certification
ISO 9001:2015
Affiliations
Leadership Journey - Ascendis · (2022 - 2025)
Talent Academy - RoMarketing (2018 – 2019)1. Creativity and Innovation Training2. Inspiring Others Training3. Ability and maturity of facing emotions Training4. Reasoning and decision making Training