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Senior Topic Advisor with Procurement
AccentureSenior Topic Advisor with Procurement
May. 2023 - Feb. 2024Successfully led the Romanian Topic Advisory Team, driving efficient task allocation and rigorous quality assurance. Played a key role in streamlining procurement processes through targeted optimization projects and expert consultation. Effectively engaged potential global clients by developing and delivering high-quality RFx content. Maintained critical data repositories, ensuring accuracy and accessibility for stakeholders. Contributed to the company's knowledge base by authoring insightful procurement topic narratives and participating in the annual global metrics reporting process.
Procurement Manager
AdobeProcurement Manager
Dec. 2021 - Mar. 2023Procurement Operations Lead Led and mentored a global team of Purchasing & Contract Specialists, ensuring efficient execution of procurement operations, including: - Purchase requisition (PR) to purchase order (PO) conversion in SAP Ariba across all business categories (Technology, Marketing, HR, Facilities). - Contract generation and signature follow-up in Ariba CLM, ensuring compliance with company terms and conditions. - Implementation of legal requirements and work procedures into supplier relationships. - Vendor master data management to ensure accuracy and compliance. Served as Project Manager for process and system optimization initiatives: - Streamlined internal PR-to-PO and contract workflows. - Customized Ariba PR to PO module and Ariba CLM to enhance efficiency. - Developed Power BI data analytics dashboards (productivity, executive, and predictive analysis) to support data-driven decision-making. - Developed in-house tools for PR monitoring and productivity measurement. - Ensured seamless integration and flow monitoring between Procure-to-Pay tools, including: Ariba (PR-to-PO, Invoicing, Payment, Goods Receipt, Contract Lifecycle Management), SAP, Graphite Connect (vendor management), Power BI, In-house PR management tool. - Gathered data, prepared presentations, and delivered updates to Business Partners forums and the Finance Organization. - Partnered with diverse stakeholders (Global Sourcing, Legal, Finance, VRMO, Ticket Management, Process Controls) to ensure cross-organizational alignment and optimal customer experience. - Oversaw the achievement of operational targets (SLAs, productivity, quality). - Developed strategies for managing quarter-end workload based on predictive analysis. - Mentored and nurtured Lean initiatives within the team and as part of internship programs.
Purchase and Contract Specialist
AdobePurchase and Contract Specialist
Jul. 2021 - Dec. 2021Bucharest, RomaniaSuccessfully managed the PR-to-PO conversion process, ensuring compliance with company policies and procedures across all categories and regions. Generated accurate and compliant contracts, mitigating risk and supporting business objectives. Played a key role in driving process improvements, enhancing efficiency and effectiveness within the procurement function. Provided valuable insights through the analysis and reporting of operational results for monthly reviews. Cultivated strong stakeholder relationships to ensure seamless business operations and exceptional customer experiences. Collaborated effectively with Category Managers to optimize the global P2P approach and establish best practices.
Senior Finance Specialist
AdobeSenior Finance Specialist
Dec. 2014 - Dec. 2021Bucharest, RomaniaSuccessfully managed the purchase requisition process, ensuring compliance and accuracy while supporting the needs of the Marketing department. Played a key role in streamlining communication and coordination between Marketing, Purchasing, and Accounts Payable, resulting in improved efficiency and timely processing. Contributed to effective budget management by reviewing quarterly rolling forecasts and ensuring accurate allocation across APAC Marketing departments. Maintained meticulous records of budget activity, providing transparency and facilitating informed decision-making. Ensured accurate financial reporting by effectively managing and tracking accruals. Enhanced user knowledge and process adoption through the development and delivery of targeted training programs. Proactively identified and implemented process improvements, contributing to increased efficiency and effectiveness within the procurement function.
Senior Purchase Analyst – Indirect Procurement
GenpactSenior Purchase Analyst – Indirect Procurement
May. 2012 - Dec. 2014Bucharest, RomaniaProvided expert guidance to clients during process transitions, ensuring seamless implementation and minimizing disruption. Successfully coordinated teams, optimized workload allocation, and fostered strong cross-functional relationships between Procurement and Accounts Payable. Delivered data-driven insights through meticulous tracking of KPIs, accuracy checks, and the creation of impactful client presentations. Drove significant process improvements by leveraging Lean methodologies (Lean Ace certified) and conducting thorough root cause analysis. Led impactful projects that resulted in increased standardization, enhanced productivity, and improved data quality. Benchmarked performance against industry best practices, identifying opportunities for continuous improvement. Empowered users through the development and delivery of tailored training programs. Ensured efficient purchase requisition processing and provided exceptional user support as the primary point of contact.
Process Associate with Accounts Payable
GenpactProcess Associate with Accounts Payable
Sep. 2011 - Apr. 2012

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