NGNikita Galis
@nikitagalis
Detail-oriented purchasing specialist optimizing vendor relationships and procurement efficiency.
RomaniaWhat I'm looking for
I am a detail-oriented purchasing and supply professional with nearly three years of focused procurement experience in the automotive sector, skilled at negotiating contracts, managing suppliers, and optimizing purchasing operations using SAP and ERP systems. I have successfully supported production continuity through planning, cost analysis, stock monitoring, and implementation of procurement SOPs.
I bring strong cross-functional collaboration with production, planning and finance teams, proven ability to analyze data and KPIs, and practical management experience from roles in logistics, administration, and HR. I seek to apply my supplier management, negotiation, and planning expertise to drive cost savings and material flow improvements.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Purchasing Specialist
Webasto
Jan 2024 - Present (1 year 10 months)
Manage supplier negotiations and category purchasing to maintain material workflow and secure competitive conditions, improving procurement efficiency across automotive operations.
Material Planner
Mahle
Feb 2023 - Jan 2024 (11 months)
Planned material and transport operations to support production continuity, maintained supplier and interdepartmental relations, and tracked KPIs to ensure on-time delivery.
Procurement Specialist
Leoni Wiring Systems
Feb 2021 - Jan 2023 (1 year 11 months)
Managed relationships with international suppliers, scheduled orders and transports, monitored stocks and costs, and coordinated procurement SOP implementations to optimize supply chain performance.
Manager
Jobforhome Lab SRL
Dec 2019 - Dec 2021 (2 years)
Oversaw operations and team activities, implementing management and time-management practices to improve service delivery in IT/telecom projects.
Accountant & HR Assistant
Alternative
Mar 2018 - Jun 2018 (3 months)
Supported accounting and HR tasks on a part-time basis, performing administrative duties and maintaining documentation using Microsoft Office tools.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
WTWest University of Timisoara
Master's degree, Business Administration
2023 -
Master's degree in Business Administration at West University of Timisoara, coursework ongoing from 2023 to 2025.
WTWest University of Timisoara
Bachelor's degree, Psychology
2013 - 2016
Bachelor's degree in Psychology from West University of Timisoara completed from 2013 to 2016.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
RomaniaAuthorized to work in
Job categories
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