MARIUS CRINGUS
Bucharest
Summary
Experienced procurement and sourcing specialist with a strong background in project management. Expertise in process design and lean manufacturing, utilizing Six Sigma methodologies to achieve significant cost reductions. Proven ability to optimize supply chains and improve operational performance.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Global Program Procurement Manager for VERE and Transition
Garrett Motion
Bucharest
2024.03 - 2026.01
- Coordinated Global GBE VE Resourcing activities within Procurement to optimise upstream idea generation.
- Managed All Regional GBEs Product Approval Committees, validating new ideas and milestones.
- Oversaw GBE Transition Projects from initiation through implementation.
Global Procurement Value Engineering (VE) Resourcing Manager
Garrett Motion
2021.03 - 2024.03
- Coordinated Global VE Resourcing activities within Procurement to enhance upstream idea generation.
- Developed and supported end-to-end cost reduction initiatives at Suppliers, including Total Value Chain workshops.
- Managed All Regional Product Approval Committees to validate new ideas and track intermediate milestones.
Procurement Value Engineering (VE) Resourcing Manager
Garrett Motion
2017.01 - 2021.03
- Enhanced regional competitiveness by reducing costs in part pricing.
- Established and managed Regional Product Approval Committees to validate new concepts and project milestones.
- Facilitated generation of new VE RES ideas, coordinating cross-functional activities from ideation to implementation, achieving AOP regional targets.
Purchasing Project Manager
Renault Technologie Roumanie
2013.01 - 2017.01
- Oversaw global Project Performance, QCD, and LCC for Range H Gasoline Engines.
- Collaborated with Renault central multi-project team to enhance project outcomes.
- Directed Purchasing Monozukuri activities at Dacia Plant to optimise processes.
- Facilitated internal and supplier workshops focused on H Gasoline Range improvements.
- Managed capacity and supplier tooling budget for Range H Gasoline initiatives.
- Represented Purchasing Project across all cross-functional teams for alignment.
Senior Project Buyer
Renault Technologie Roumanie
2011.06 - 2013.01
- Negotiated and validated parts cost, tooling, and packaging modifications.
- Managed new project with assembly sites Dacia/Renault.
- Monitored project milestones, supporting quality audits.
- Conducted pre-production audit and supervised SOP monitoring.
- Oversaw ramp-up production at suppliers.
Senior Project Buyer
Renault Technologie Roumanie
2010.03 - 2011.06
- Relocated to Renault Technocentre Guyancourt, France, for 1.5 years.
- Implemented Design To Cost activity to optimise project expenditure.
- Negotiated commercial terms to ensure favourable supplier agreements.
- Nominated suppliers for the project to support strategic objectives.
Senior Project Buyer
Renault Technologie Roumanie
2007.06 - 2010.03
- Managed new project for Renault France with a multicultural team across assembly sites.
- Negotiated and validated modifications for parts, tooling, and packaging.
- Monitored project milestones and supported quality audits to ensure compliance.
- Conducted pre-production audits and monitored standard operating procedures.
- Oversaw ramp-up production at suppliers to meet project deadlines.
Buyer
Assa Abloy Romania
2003.11 - 2007.06
- Executed direct procurement of sheet metal components and non-ferrous ingots for local plant transport.
- Monitored deliveries and resolved quality issues to maintain operational standards.
- Collaborated within Global EMEA team for raw material negotiations.
- Managed annual negotiations with panel suppliers to optimise costs.
- Oversaw strategic investment projects for indirect materials to enhance efficiency.
Education
Master - Bioengineering & Biotechnology
Polytechnics University of Bucharest
2003.09 - 2005.09
Bachelor - Material Science and Engineering
Polytechnics University of Bucharest
1998.10 - 2003.10
Skills
- Procurement and sourcing
- Project management
- Process design
- Lean manufacturing
- Six Sigma methodology
- Value chain analysis
- Automotive industry expertise
- Procure-to-pay process
- Cost optimization techniques
- High-value project management
- Efficiency improvement
- Procurement procedures
Languages
French
Advanced
English
Advanced
Custom Section
- Procurement & Sourcing
- Project management & transformation project
- Process design and management
- Lean Manufacturing & Six Sigma
- Value Chain mapping and analysis
- Automotive industry
Timeline
Global Program Procurement Manager for VERE and Transition
Garrett Motion
2024.03 - 2026.01
Global Procurement Value Engineering (VE) Resourcing Manager
Garrett Motion
2021.03 - 2024.03
Procurement Value Engineering (VE) Resourcing Manager
Garrett Motion
2017.01 - 2021.03
Purchasing Project Manager
Renault Technologie Roumanie
2013.01 - 2017.01
Senior Project Buyer
Renault Technologie Roumanie
2011.06 - 2013.01
Senior Project Buyer
Renault Technologie Roumanie
2010.03 - 2011.06
Senior Project Buyer
Renault Technologie Roumanie
2007.06 - 2010.03
Buyer
Assa Abloy Romania
2003.11 - 2007.06
Master - Bioengineering & Biotechnology
Polytechnics University of Bucharest
2003.09 - 2005.09
Bachelor - Material Science and Engineering
Polytechnics University of Bucharest
1998.10 - 2003.10