Cristian Agape

Experience

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  RCS&RDS

  Oct 2006 - Jul 2008

  Purchasing Agent

  -Processing Purchase Requisitions and issuing of Purchase Orders for technical, commercial and logistic departments (optic fiber, cables, accessories etc).-Verifying the compliance of the invoices against the relevant POs and the delivered equipment and sending them for approval.-Monitoring the adequate supply of all required materials and assuring that the products’ deliveries are on time.-Managing and maintaining the relationships with the suppliers for the company’s best interest.-Negotiate with internal and external suppliers prices, payment and delivery terms. Show less

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  Telekom Romania

  Jul 2008 - Feb 2014

  Procurement Specialist

  -Drawing up and submission of Request for Quotation, Request for Offer for various products (technical, commercial and logistic departments).-Issuance of the relevant documents for the sourcing processes (general commercial and technical invitations to submit offers).-Commercial evaluation of the offers received from the suppliers, as well as joint commercial and technical general evaluations (rankings, savings).-Identification of potential suppliers, negotiation of products’ price, availability and delivery schedule so as to meet the internal/ company price policy, procedure and requirements.-Processing Purchase Requisitions and issuing of Purchase Orders for technical, commercial and logistic departments (computers, mobile phones, tyres, accessories etc).-Verifying the compliance of the invoices against the relevant POs and the delivered equipment and sending them for approval.-Monitoring the adequate supply of all required materials and assuring that the products’ deliveries are on time.-Managing and maintaining the relationships with the suppliers for the company’s best interest.-Contracts management (negotiation of commercial provisions in accordance with the company’s policy and needs). Show less

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  WNS Global Services SA

  Feb 2014 - Dec 2016

  Senior Buyer

  -Deliver all services at the predefined standards in order to respect the Client’s KPI-s and obtain very good customer feedback.-Implementation of specific procedures, policies and instructions as requested by Client.-Application of the effective and the qualitative communication standards both within the team and in relation with the external Client and collaborators.-Deliver all tasks in the timeline defined by the Customer’s contract.-Solving GR/IR imbalances and moving average price issues in SAP.-Deliver quality/ accuracy on process critical key-points for all tasks as per Client’s contract.-Issuance of PO-s for raw materials, maintenance spare parts, supplies, equipment and services following established purchasing policies and procedures so as to optimize price, delivery and payment terms.-Generate savings by implementing the required policies and procedures (price policy etc).-Verifying the compliance of the invoices against the relevant POs and the delivered equipment, unblocking the invoices in SAP because of possible price/ quantity imbalances.-Follow up to suppliers on email and phone for items’ late delivery and solving the possible issues.-Proving constant interest and taking actions in the personal professional skills; keeping constantly updated with the latest internal regulations, policies and procedures implemented by the customer.-Get involved in cross training within the team based on business and personal development needs. Show less

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  Honeywell

  Dec 2016 - Sept 2021

  Senior Strategic Buyer

  -Identify projects and business needs and provide support to address them correctly.-Drive negotiations via procurement tools with the objectives of meeting customer expectations on quality timelines within the stipulated budgets and to ensure the end to end procurement process.-Drive the tendering process (RFI, RFP, RFQ) working with Business Departments, units and formats.-Accountable for the achievement of annual performance objectives, particularly financial targets, such as cost saving, cost avoidance, cash flow/working capital.-Define and implement category strategy with the Procurement Category Manager.-Ensure supplier management and contract management.-Provide support to Global Category managers in strategy implementation and stakeholders management.-Ensure the compliance with procurement processes and standards including the processes and tools.-Identify and conduct with suppliers and stakeholders cost optimization programs.-Generate spend analysis on the addressable categories.-Elaborate contracts together with legal and business stakeholders.-Negotiate supplier’s annual productivity plans, ensuring that all purchasing performance indicators are well deployed: value analysis, cost breakdown, reduction in the number of suppliers, country synergies , bench-marking.-Implement internal working groups, in conjuction with businesses and formats to define the AOP (annual operating plan) and identify cost savings opportunities. Show less

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  Deutsche Bank

  Oct 2021 - Dec 2022

  IT Global Vendor Manager

  Responsible for vendors with a annual spent of over 100 K, Global or country specific vendors, managingmultiple projects in parallel with different levels of complexity, prioritizing the critical activity andfocusing on data accuracy andquality of output;▪ Part of Risk & Control function and responsible for proactive risk management, related to Dataprivacy,regulatory compliance, third party management and information security;▪ Drive ongoing Vendor Management and end to end ownership on Vendor level includingGovernance, tactical and strategic Service Delivery Monitoring, Financial Managementoversight and Risk Management (Audit Findings and Self Identified Issues ), change request whenapplicable (acting as contract manager for part of the portfolio);▪ Ensure vendor adheres to Bank wide regulatory, compliance requirements and risk frameworks▪ Close collaboration with the Control Functions (TPM ) , Global Procurement, CC&SRM and ServiceOwners;▪ Acting as the primary point of contact for vendor related audit or findings, with focus on expeditingthem to successful outcomes and closure and storing the documentation for audit in accordance withthe internal policies;▪ Coordinate Termination Management, Change requests and Engagement Renewal;▪ Process and tool - gaps identification and remediation;▪ Champion for Supply chain Sustainability Project in close collaboration with Global Procurementteam – EcoVadis; (contract clauses, team and stakeholder updating and educating)▪ Working with Ariba supplier Risk Management Module;▪ Development or review of internal Policies or Procedures;▪ Educating Service Owner with regards to the process and hand walking them until all information iscomprehended and absorbed creating a collaborative partnership. Show less

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  Ayvens

  Jan 2023 - now

  IT Global Commodity Manager

  • Manage commodities to establish short and long-term strategies for continued cost optimization, value improvement, supplier relationship development, and risk mitigation.• Responsible for developing strategic category plans as well as sourcing, negotiating, contracting, and managing supplier performance, while delivering finished goods or services on time with a high degree of quality.• Analyze data or insights to determine category trends, devise long-term development strategies forcategories.• Lead supplier performance management through the negotiations of procured goods or services toassure optimal TCO (Cost, Quality, Delivery, and Innovation) achieved while mitigating risk to theOrganization. Where necessary, source and qualify alternate of services to mitigate risk.• Engage with global leadership and partners with key internal and external stakeholders to ensurecategory alignment with global strategies.• Communicate results and recommendations to leadership on an ongoing and as-needed basis.• Participate in the financial planning and forecasting process as well as provide relevant global market information and dynamics to internal stakeholders.• Managing several projects in a dynamic global environment. Ensure compliance with companybusiness policies and procedures and regulations• Deliver Productivity and Working Capital Objectives. Show less