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Mariana Dima
Senior Procurement Manager
Bucharest
Summary
Strategic Procurement Executive with 20+ years of cross-sector experience (retail, defense, real estate) managing €30–50M+ procurement portfolios across Direct & Indirect Procurement, construction, and services. Expert in ERP implementation (SAP, Oracle, PROCONOM), cost optimization (up to 10% YoY), and supplier governance. Proven leader in international matrix organizations, with success in post-merger procurement transitions and local-global strategy alignment.
Procurement professional with proven track record in strategic sourcing and contract negotiation. Highly reliable and adaptable, with focus on team collaboration and achieving measurable results. Possesses strong analytical and negotiation skills, along with proactive approach to problem-solving.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
2
2
Languages
Work History
Senior Procurement Manager
BRICOSTORE ROMANIA S.R.L.
04.2024 - Current
- Managed GNFR (Goods for Not-Resale) procurement portfolio of €45M+.
- Delivered €3.1M savings in FY24/25 through Value Task Program (vs €2.3M target).
- Developed local procurement strategies aligned with Altex Group pre & post-integration.
- Led tenders and complex supplier negotiations; ensured legal compliance in all contracts.
- Oversaw supplier performance management and GNFR procurement KPIs.
Senior Procurement Manager
CPI PROPERTY GROUP
08.2022 - 03.2024
- Oversaw €35M procurement budget; acted as category manager for 16 categories.
- Delivered 8.93% savings in 2023 via strategic renegotiations and supplier audits.
- Rolled out PROCONOM ERP; trained end-users and managed configuration as admin.
- Coordinated cross-border procurement strategy with HQ and 3rd-party stakeholders for entire portfolio (more than 15 properties).
Senior Procurement Manager
IMMOFINANZ SERVICES S.R.L.
08.2018 - 08.2022
- Led procurement across 16 categories; budget responsibility of €49.8M+.
- Achieved average savings of 10.06% over 4 years through proactive sourcing.
- Facilitated ERP procurement planning and supplier audits (hard & soft criteria).
- Coordinated cross-border procurement strategy with HQ and 3rd-party stakeholders for entire portfolio (more than 15 properties).
Supply Chain Manager
THALES SYSTEMS ROMANIA S.R.L.
08.2008 - 08.2018
- Oversaw end-to-end subcontracting and supplier performance.
- Contributed to Oracle ERP and E-Acquisition implementations as BPO.
- Negotiated subcontracts for large-scale infrastructure projects, achieving 8–9% cost savings.
Export Coordinator
ADESGO S.A.
08.2004 - 02.2007
- Handled sea/road logistics, supplier negotiations, and export documentation.
Logistics Coordinator
JEAMLAND
02.2003 - 08.2004
- Managed procurement, stock tracking, and supplier evaluation.
Education
Engineer - Faculty of Transport
University POLITEHNICA of Bucharest
01.2000
Skills
- ERP Systems: SAP, Oracle, PROCONOM, NAVISION, Per ANGUSTA, COUPA
- Tools: MS Office, Access, Outlook
Effective sourcing strategies
Supplier engagement strategies
Effective negotiation
E-procurement software management
Cross-border procurement
Sustainable development initiatives
Cross-functional team management
Operational improvement
Business analysis preparation
Problem-solving skills
Accomplishments
- €3.1M procurement savings vs €2.3M target at BRICOSTORE
- 8.93% savings from €40M procurement budget (CPI, 2023)
- Average 10% YoY savings (IMMOFINANZ, €49.8M spend)
- Oracle & PROCONOM ERP implementations with team onboarding and zero downtime
- Procurement transition lead during Altex–Kingfisher acquisition for BRICOSTORE
Core Competencies
- - Strategic Sourcing & Category Management (10+ categories)
- - Contract Negotiation & Vendor Management
- - Budget Optimization & Procurement Savings Delivery
- - ERP Systems Implementation & Training (SAP, Oracle, PROCONOM)
- - Procurement KPIs & Supplier Performance Frameworks
- - Direct & Indirect Procurement & Construction Procurement
- - Cross-functional Team Leadership & Process Harmonization
Additional Information
- Power2Lead Alumni
- Multicultural experience: France, Germany, UK, Austria, Portugal
- Strong interpersonal, coordination & process improvement abilities
Interests
Timeline
Senior Procurement Manager
BRICOSTORE ROMANIA S.R.L.
04.2024 - Current
Senior Procurement Manager
CPI PROPERTY GROUP
08.2022 - 03.2024
Senior Procurement Manager
IMMOFINANZ SERVICES S.R.L.
08.2018 - 08.2022
Supply Chain Manager
THALES SYSTEMS ROMANIA S.R.L.
08.2008 - 08.2018
Export Coordinator
ADESGO S.A.
08.2004 - 02.2007
Logistics Coordinator
JEAMLAND
02.2003 - 08.2004
Engineer - Faculty of Transport
University POLITEHNICA of Bucharest
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