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Andreja M.

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Last activity Mar, 06, 2024 02:44 PM
Company: Visteon
Industry: Automotive
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  • Bulgaria, Sofia-Grad, Sofia
Overview

Results-driven, procurement professional with experience in all aspects of procurement and a proven track record of consistently driving growth through strategic negotiations, contract management, and vendor relations. Exceptional interpersonal skills combined with proven ability to drive strategies, manage and nurture talent, deliver on savings, form strategic partnerships, and successfully implement and oversee complex projects. Demonstrated management skills that enhance productivity and drive sustained organizational performance.

Highlights

Total Work Experience :

10 Year(s)


Experience as a freelancer :

6 Year(s)


Total Experience in Procurement :

10 Year(s)


Languages with Professional working proficiency level :

English

Countries i can cover :

United Arab Emirates - Albania - Argentina - Austria - Bulgaria - Brazil - Chile - China - Czechia - Germany - Denmark - Estonia - Egypt - Spain - France - United Kingdom - Greece - Croatia - Hungary - Israel - India - Italy - Montenegro - North Macedonia - Nigeria - Poland - Portugal - Qatar - Romania - Serbia - Russia - Singapore - Slovenia - Slovakia - Turkey - Ukraine - Vietnam - South Africa

Relevant Procurement Functional Skill/Categories
Quality Audit/Assurance 2 year(s)
Industrial Cleaning Services
Manufacturing Components and Supplies
Electronic Components and Supplies
Electrical Systems and Lighting and Components and Accessories and Supplies
Information Technology Broadcasting and Telecommunications
Office Equipment and Accessories and Supplies

Supplier Development Engineering (SDE)/Supplier Quality Engineering (SQE) 3 year(s)
Published Products
Furniture and Furnishings
Financial Instruments, Products, Contracts and Agreements
Industrial Production and Manufacturing Services
Environmental Services
Management and Business Professionals and Administrative Services
Engineering and Research and Technology Based Services
Public Utilities and Public Sector Related Services
Education and Training Services
Organizations and Clubs

Advisory Services 5 year(s)
Process/Organisational redesign
Procurement Digitilisation
Procurement Systems(eProcurement, ERPs, Data Warehouses,...)
Blockchain
Strategic Sourcing

Sourcing/Category Management 10 year(s)
Heavy construction services
Computer services
Telecommunications media services
Communications Devices and Accessories
Components for information technology or broadcasting or telecommunications
Media storage devices
Data Voice or Multimedia Network Equipment or Platforms and Accessories
Call management systems or accessories
Fixed network equipment and components
Optical network devices
Telephony equipment
Queue numbering system
Education
  • Executive MBA2019-12-01 to

    Management
    Cotrugli Business School AMBA


  • Bachelor's 2009-09-01 to 2012-02-01

    Business administration - management
    University American College Skopje

Certifications
Professional certifications :Certified Procurement and Supply Chain Professional www.theaicp.org
Other certifications :Presenting with power Introducing the Art of Negotiation Negotiation and influencing people Code of conduct Saving Star Effective negotiations
Past Experiences
  • Visteon Corporation | Automotive

    2018-12-01 - Today

    Global Category Manager External Engineering/COTS Engineering SW/HW and Embedded SW

    Build and create a new category strategy. Global role managing 12 Engineering centers across the world. 60 Million Category with 6 .4 million savings in the first year. Approval role with 100k USD threshold. Lead a Global team of 7 buyers. Developing strong relationships with key suppliers and introducing routine supplier monitoring and reporting.  Early engagement of key stakeholders and closer alignment of strategy and specification with requirements of users  Managing the ability to demonstrate increased buy-in strategy, enhancing leverage in the supply market Software inventory creation Benchmarking usage and consumption across comparable organizations Global contract s negotiation Intellectual property/trademark and copyrights Software Project management

  • ETEM Bulgaria | Telecommunications

    2018-06-01 To 2018-12-01

    Senior Procurement Specialist

    Taking ownership of Automotive Category and being responsible for end to end procurement ranging from sourcing to delivery. Expertise in putting documentation together and running tenders as well as successful track record in contract negotiation and contract awarding. Understand the Value Chain and challenge materials, specifications, origins etc to deliver value improvements.  Execute the category strategy  Internal and external stakeholder management.  Risk management and process improvement across the value chain.  Managing the contract portfolio and ensuring supplier performance is compliant.  Implement commercial strategies to reach cost reduction targets


  • Procure Solutions | Financial Services

    2017-01-01 To 2018-05-01

    Procurement Consultant (Business process owner)

    Provide consulting solutions across end to end procurement: procurement strategic planning and operating model, sourcing and category strategies, supplier relationship management and procurement enablement and processes. Collaborate with procurement and business functions at clients to clearly define and execute procurement strategies that align with company goals. Reviewed and negotiated pricing and subcontract terms for major subcontractors (estimated €8 million) within year and a half and awarded with a bonus as a consultant for efforts towards their goals. Evaluate, analyze, and report on business metrics and make recommendations for pricing. Forged relationships with cross-functional teams to collaborate on best strategies to achieve corporate objectives and serve as a subject matter expert for process improvements.


  • One.VIP Telekom Austria Group | Telecommunications

    2016-05-01 To 2016-12-01

    Senior Procurement Specialist

    Cross-functionally collaborated to analyze materials inventories, demand, and vendor quality to make the most advantageous acquisition decisions and to ensure supplies were available when needed to meet changing levels of demand. Evaluated their effectiveness to minimize expenses and increase company profitability. Positively implemented process improvements for supply chain optimization.  Secured a 30% cost saving by devising and implementing sourcing tactics that maximized products and services.  Interfacing with Business units to plan and prioritize purchasing activities.  Negotiated long-term vendor contracts, ensuring the best pricing/terms and appropriate quantities.  Improved material delivery by working directly with supplier base to purchase inventory at discounted rates.


  • VIP Operator, Telekom Austria Group | Telecommunications

    2010-10-01 To 2016-04-01

    Procurement and logistic specialist

    Delivered procurement leadership to establish end-to-end supply chain, manage the company’s operations, ensuring transparency of spending, and generate efficient sourcing and category management strategies. Led cost optimization through leadership cadence, milestone process and initiative scorecard. Decreased pricing at least 30% across the IT, Fixed network, Services, Sales, Facility, Optical network, HR, and Corporate business units. Led weekly finance and logistics staff planning meetings in order to identify and encourage best practices. Developed and enhanced responsible procurement processes; project review/approval process, improved transparency for new supplier services and rates, incorporated customer relationship model goals into multi-year agreements, and implemented a scorecard validating the supplier’s quality of service. for purpose of securing items and/or services within budget and in compliance with district and/or state regulations. Tracking orders and confirms system lead times, delivery dates, and costs. Evaluating documentation for purpose of ensuring proper use of district funds in the acquisition of supplies, equipment and/or services. . Leads finance and logistics staff in resolving reception and invoice discrepancies.


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