Looking for a fully remote procurement or strategic sourcing role where I can apply 12+ years of experience managing global suppliers and multi-million spend. Focused on cost reduction, supplier strategy, and working capital improvement. Open to EU/US companies, permanent or consulting roles, in data-driven, international environments.
oana stoica
@oanastoica1
Independent Procurement & Purchasing Consultant | Remote (EU & US) | Cost Reduction • Supplier Negotiation • SAP
What I'm looking for
I help companies reduce costs, strengthen supply chains, and improve cash flow through strategic procurement and supplier management.
Over the past 12 years, I have managed global supplier networks and multi-million-dollar spend across electronics, PCBs, cables, metals, packaging, and consumer products. My approach combines analytical rigor with practical execution, focusing on results that directly impact profitability and operational performance.
Key areas of expertise include:
Strategic sourcing and supplier development
Cost reduction and commercial negotiations
Inventory optimization and working capital improvement
Supply risk mitigation and continuity planning
Procurement analytics and reporting
Throughout my career, I have led initiatives that improved inventory performance, strengthened supplier relationships, and generated more than $5 million in quarterly cash-flow improvements through inventory optimization programs.
I am experienced working in international, cross-functional environments and collaborate effectively with operations, planning, logistics, finance, and executive leadership teams. Equally comfortable working independently, I have a strong track record in fully remote roles.
Open to remote Procurement Manager, Strategic Sourcing, Category Management, and Supply Chain leadership opportunities across Europe and North America.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Freelance Procurement Consultant
Independent
Jan 2025 - Present (1 year 5 months)
Provided independent procurement consulting to SMEs and international clients, leading end-to-end sourcing to optimize supplier terms and procurement spend across multiple categories. Delivered data-driven spend analyses and savings opportunities while improving supplier reliability through alternative and dual-sourcing strategies.
Optimized inventory turns to deliver $5M+ quarterly cash flow improvement. Led strategic supplier performance management, KPI tracking, and cost reduction, and built executive reporting using SAP, Power BI, and Celonis dashboards.
Supported $80M+ annual supply performance and improved supplier on-time delivery by 20%. Managed and developed a team of 13 procurement professionals and led continuous improvement initiatives to increase efficiency and reduce costs.
Managed 200+ global suppliers and 4,000+ components to ensure uninterrupted material flow. Executed MRP planning and SAP MM transactions and coordinated issue resolution across logistics and finance.
Education
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University of Oradea
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Economics
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) with a focus on Economics from the University of Oradea.
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