Ramona Cerbu
@ramonacerbu
I lead EMEA strategic sourcing, combining procurement transformation, analytics, and AI-powered automation.
RomaniaWhat I'm looking for
At GEP Worldwide, I manage €1M+ in EMEA indirect procurement spend for a Belgium-based Fortune 500 pharma client across Facility Management and Devices categories. I lead end-to-end sourcing, RFx processes, contract negotiations, and category strategies across three markets.
I've reduced reporting effort by about 40% through standardized Power BI and Ariba Spend Management templates, while mentoring five procurement analysts. I also deploy AI agents and automation for supplier intelligence, document evaluation, RFx preparation, and data-driven purchase-to-pay decisions.
Previously at Selgros Cash & Carry, I built procurement reporting models from data-warehouse architecture through Power BI dashboards for C-level stakeholders. I developed more than 15 automated SQL procedures, eliminating around 10 hours of manual analyst work per week and reporting errors.
My procurement background spans automotive sourcing and project buying at Continental Automotive and Autoliv, managing multi-million-euro and €50M+ budgets across OEM programs. I bring experience in supplier qualification, cost reduction, APQP, PPAP, cross-functional leadership, and work across Romania, France, and EMEA markets.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Manage end-to-end indirect procurement and strategic sourcing for Facility Management and Devices categories across EMEA for a Belgium-based pharma client, with addressable spend exceeding €1M annually. Lead RFx lifecycle, contract negotiation, and category strategy implementation, while mentoring a team of 5 analysts.
Senior Reporting Analyst — Procurement Intelligence
Selgros Cash & Carry
Nov 2019 - Jun 2023 (3 years 7 months)
Built and owned the procurement performance reporting model tracking Logistics Service Provider KPIs against contractual SLAs, from data architecture to Power BI dashboards for C-level stakeholders. Developed 15+ automated SQL procedures, eliminating ~10 hours/week of manual work and reducing reporting errors.
Served as Buyer representative across 10 OEM projects from concept design through SOP for Fuel Supply Unit and Water Delivery Module systems, managing a multi-million-euro commodity budget. Controlled BOM costs, led design-to-cost initiatives, and managed supplier readiness through SupplyON and SAP.
Managed purchasing activities across 3 plants for the Steering Wheels division, overseeing a budget exceeding €50M for major OEM clients. Led supplier sourcing, APQP feasibility, and project management across 20 OEM projects, achieving on-time PPAP sign-off.
Commercial Sector Manager & Sales Manager
Bricostore Romania SA
Aug 2011 - Jan 2014 (2 years 5 months)
Led 5 teams totaling 60 employees across commercial and non-commercial departments, selected through a competitive cross-country process. Managed stock levels and purchase order cycles with Procurement HQ, forecasting turnover and KPIs to guide stocking and pricing decisions.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Pipplet
Pipplet French Assessment — C1 Level, Language Proficiency
2026 - 2026
Achieved Pipplet French Assessment at C1 level in 2026.
Microsoft
MS-4014: Build a Foundation to Create AI Agents and Extend Microsoft 365 Copilot, AI & Agent Development
2025 - 2025
Completed MS-4014: Build a Foundation to Create AI Agents and Extend Microsoft 365 Copilot in 2025.
Microsoft
MS-4019: Transform Everyday Business Processes with Agents, AI & Agent Development
2025 - 2025
Completed MS-4019: Transform Everyday Business Processes with Agents in 2025.
Microsoft / LinkedIn Learning
Advanced Prompt Engineering Techniques, AI & Agent Development
2025 - 2025
Completed Advanced Prompt Engineering Techniques in 2025.
Microsoft / LinkedIn Learning
Excel with Copilot: AI-Driven Data Analysis, AI & Agent Development
2025 - 2025
Completed Excel with Copilot: AI-Driven Data Analysis in 2025.
Microsoft / LinkedIn Learning
Managing AI Risks: 8 Common Mistakes to Avoid at Work, AI & Agent Development
2025 - 2025
Completed Managing AI Risks: 8 Common Mistakes to Avoid at Work in 2025.
Microsoft
MS-4018: Draft, Analyze, and Present with Microsoft 365 Copilot, AI & Agent Development
2025 - 2025
Completed MS-4018: Draft, Analyze, and Present with Microsoft 365 Copilot in 2025.
Salesforce
Salesforce Certified Administrator, Procurement & Business
2023 - 2023
Earned Salesforce Certified Administrator certification in 2023.
Transilvania University of Brasov
Master of Business Administration (MBA), International Economic Relations
2008 - 2010
MBA in International Economic Relations from Transilvania University of Brasov, completed in 2010.
Transilvania University of Brasov
Bachelor of Science, International Business & Economics
2000 - 2004
Bachelor of Science in International Business & Economics from Transilvania University of Brasov, completed in 2004.
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