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Manole gabriel marius

@manolegabrielmarius

I lead international procurement and operations, driving cost optimization and process change across IT and industrial projects.

Romania

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What I'm looking for

I’m looking for a procurement and operations leadership role where I can run international sourcing, negotiate vendors, cut costs with measurable KPIs, and lead change—ideally with a global team and relocation flexibility. I’m an EU citizen and open to worldwide relocation.

I’m a Senior Procurement and Operations Manager with 16+ years of progressive leadership, including 13+ years managing procurement and acquisition for enterprise IT, industrial equipment, and infrastructure projects. I specialize in international sourcing, vendor & contract negotiation, and cost optimization—built through direct sourcing with manufacturers and suppliers in China and India.

I’ve delivered tangible savings and delivery outcomes, including a €210,000 reduction (€250,000 → €40,000) on a specialist COBOL systems contract by sourcing an alternative provider, plus up to 70% procurement cost reduction on selected industrial gas products through direct manufacturer sourcing. I manage the full procurement lifecycle—from supplier identification through contract administration—while coordinating logistics, freight forwarders, and customs documentation.

On the operations side, I combine procurement expertise with strong leadership. I directed daily operations across 10 business clusters with 50+ staff and 5 team leaders, and I led a departmental merger originally scoped at 3 years to completion in 7 months, using KPI/SLA management, stakeholder coordination, and business process improvement to keep teams aligned and results on track.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Acquisition & Procurement Specialist

Current

Master Gaz

Jan 2026 - Present (6 months)

Leads procurement for industrial gas products and equipment, managing international sourcing, supplier negotiation, and purchasing operations. Reduced procurement costs by up to 70% through direct manufacturer sourcing and manages the procurement lifecycle with budgets up to €120,000.

International Sourcing Incoterms Contract Administration Cost Optimization Budget Management Customs Documentation International Logistics

Office Manager

Almog Ocean Development

Oct 2025 - Jan 2026 (3 months)

Supported multiple phases of a €12 million construction project with office administration, procurement, and contractor coordination. Identified and resolved early issues to reduce downstream cost and improve cost/schedule outcomes.

Office Administration Procurement Project Coordination Supplier Relationship Management Budgeting Cost And Schedule Improvement

Operations Manager

TCL

Jan 2025 - Oct 2025 (9 months)

Completed a department merger (Electronics & Mobile) in 7 months against an initial 3-year projection. Directed day-to-day operations across 10 operational clusters and implemented KPI reporting and operational performance monitoring.

Department Merger Execution Vendor Onboarding CRM Rebuild Coordination operational performance Executive Reporting Team Leadership Clustering

Team Manager

Cegeka

Aug 2015 - Jan 2025 (9 years 5 months)

Managed enterprise IT operations teams while overseeing procurement and acquisition responsibilities across multiple client projects. Sourced an alternative provider for a COBOL system update, reducing project cost from ~€250,000 to ~€40,000 while meeting delivery requirements.

Enterprise IT Procurement And Sourcing Sourcing COBOL Systems Update Procurement Performance Reviews Stakeholder Management

Team Leader / System Administrator

Cegeka

May 2012 - Aug 2015 (3 years 3 months)

Supported banking infrastructure and enterprise systems as a team leader and system administrator across Windows Server, Linux, and AS400 environments. Conducted disaster recovery testing, backup validation, and delivered technical training and workflow improvements.

Windows Server Administration Linux Administration Technical Training