Adrian Razvan Breazu
Summary
With extensive experience in procurement, I have successfully driven cost savings, optimized supply chain operations, and built strong, long-term supplier relationships. I specialize in strategic sourcing, contract negotiation, and risk management, ensuring the timely and cost-effective acquisition of goods and services. My proven ability to develop and implement innovative procurement processes has consistently streamlined operations, enhanced supplier performance, and improved overall efficiency.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Suppliers Manager - Procurement
AppScenic Ltd
Remote
02.2021 - 10.2024
- My role focuses on identifying, sourcing, and onboarding new suppliers for the AppScenic marketplace across various categories, ensuring the company meets its growth targets
- Key responsibilities include acting as a liaison between the company and suppliers, fostering long-term relationships, negotiating contracts, and ensuring suppliers meet performance standards
- Strong procurement skills are essential for effectively managing these supplier relationships, driving favorable contract negotiations, and ensuring value-for-money sourcing
- The role also involves conducting risk management for supply contracts, mitigating potential disruptions, and ensuring supplier agreements are in line with business objectives
- It requires maintaining accurate product catalogs, assessing supplier performance, and working closely with both the marketing and development teams to enhance the supplier experience
- Additionally, procurement expertise is critical in collaborating with project teams to forecast supplier demand, negotiating exclusive discounts, and ensuring a smooth onboarding process for new suppliers, all while ensuring the company remains competitive and efficient in its sourcing efforts.
Procurement Specialist
Schlumberger
Bucharest
09.2018 - 02.2021
- My role involves defining the appropriate buying channels for each request and selecting the best suppliers based on price, quality, and lead time
- Key responsibilities include utilizing procurement tools such as SAP, Ariba, and ASL when required, and managing the creation and dispatch of purchase orders (POs) to suppliers
- The role also entails managing daily interactions with suppliers and Field Purchasing Leaders, driving continuous improvement, and proposing process documentation enhancements
- Additionally, the role involves performing problem-solving for non-complex operational issues, conducting data analysis and interpretation, and presenting findings to support decision-making
- Familiarity with ERP, P2P (Procure-to-Pay), eSourcing, and eContract Management systems is essential for efficient operations and process optimization.
Ecommerce Store Owner and Manager
ShopHere
Bucharest
07.2016 - 06.2018
- Built an online store on Shopify Ecommerce platform for USA market.
- Managing products stock
- Product research
- Interacting with suppliers and wholesalers
- Advanced Accounting
- Advanced Customer Support including Live Chat, Email and Phone support in English.
- Average Web developing skills
- Digital Marketing skills
- Facebook advertising: ad creatives, ad targeting
- Instagram Advertising skills
- Google Adwords skills
- Built and maintained an online community for my store brand via Facebook group and Facebook page.
Customer Service Coordinator
Payco Services
Lancaster
06.2014 - 12.2015
- Conduct the process of payroll (Responsible for the preparation and processing of biweekly payroll for over 600 employees; review and ensure accuracy of approved timesheets; track and deduct all garnishments and other special payroll deductions)
- Send contracts,change of details,send payslips,create letters for the guys who want to rent a house,open an account,apply for NI etc
- Check e-mails on a daily basis and action,pass on any request/comments to the relevant departments
- Other general office duties including keeping records and typing
- Using my skills to earn trust and build relationships with customers
- Cold calls
- Develop the social media part of the business
Assistant Manager
Mic.Ro
Bucharest
07.2011 - 08.2013
- Devising and maintaining office systems, including data management and filing;
- Arranging travel, visas and accommodation and, occasionally, travelling with the manager to take notes or dictation at meetings or to provide general assistance during presentations;
- Screening phone calls, enquiries and requests, and handling them when appropriate;
- Meeting and greeting visitors at all levels of seniority;
- Organising and maintaining diaries and making appointments;
- Dealing with incoming email, faxes and post, often corresponding on behalf of the manager;
- Carrying out background research and presenting findings;
- Producing documents, briefing papers, reports and presentations;
- Organising and attending meetings and ensuring the manager is well prepared for meetings;
- Liaising with clients, suppliers and other staff.
Education
Bachelor's degree - Communication, General
University of Communication, Journalism and Public Relationship
01.2008 - 01.2011
Baccalaureate - Mathematics- Informatics
National College "Ionita Asan"
01.2004 - 01.2008
Skills
- Strategic sourcing
- Procurement software proficiency
- Inventory control management
- Contract negotiation
- Supplier evaluation
- Cost analysis
- Quality assurance controls
- Vendor management
Affiliations
- Cooking
- Mixed Martial Arts
- Technology
Languages
English
Fluent
Spanish
Elementary
Romanian
Native
Timeline
Suppliers Manager - Procurement
AppScenic Ltd
02.2021 - 10.2024
Procurement Specialist
Schlumberger
09.2018 - 02.2021
Ecommerce Store Owner and Manager
ShopHere
07.2016 - 06.2018
Customer Service Coordinator
Payco Services
06.2014 - 12.2015
Assistant Manager
Mic.Ro
07.2011 - 08.2013
Bachelor's degree - Communication, General
University of Communication, Journalism and Public Relationship
01.2008 - 01.2011
Baccalaureate - Mathematics- Informatics
National College "Ionita Asan"
01.2004 - 01.2008
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