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Managing end-to-end procurement and contract management activities using Ariba, SAP, and other sourcing and procurement tools for a Fortune Global 500 and Forbes Global 2000 company, working across multiple spend categories in close cooperation with the clients Segment Leaders and Category Managers, with a primary focus on the French-speaking market and extended coverage across the rest of EMEA.

Spearheaded execution of a comprehensive savings strategy for global clients,
managing a robust pipeline of sourcing projects.

● Drove a 15% increase in annual savings by aligning regional
objectives with global procurement goals.
● Delivered enhanced service outcomes for clients, achieving up to
12.5% in total cost savings while supporting strategic commodity
management.
● Strengthened supplier

In charge of Xerox’s Managed Print Services business, later acquired by HCL
Technologies, overseeing supplier relationships and processes across EMEA
and Canada to deliver consistent, high-quality service to customers.

● Directed support activities and evaluated delivery partner
performance, driving the strategic partnership roadmap and
implementing corrective actions as needed.
● Increased custo

Managed a portfolio of clients and vendors in Spain, the UK and French
speaking countries (FR, BE, CH) to deliver end-to-end logistics solutions and
ensure seamless, timely movement of goods.

● Developed and implemented vendor sourcing strategies that reduced
transportation costs by 15%.
● Drove operational efficiencies, collaborating with vendors to optimize
transportation routes, reduce delays,

August 2015 - October 2018

● Developed and refined supply chain procedures, boosting operational
efficiency by 15% and enhancing user engagement.
● Led cross-departmental initiatives to streamline processes, achieving
a 10% reduction in lead times for vehicle validations.
● Oversaw the generation of specialized transport orders, ensuring
secure handling and logistics for various vehicle types.

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Led the strategic project to upgrade and modernize company offices in
Iași, overseeing all aspects of procurement for office equipment and IT
infrastructure.

● Achieved 10% cost savings through strategic vendor negotiations for
office and IT procurement.
● Implemented new HR processes to streamline hiring, reducing
time-to-hire by 20% and improving staffing efficiency.