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Greta Zurauskaite

Greta Zurauskaite

Nottingham,Nottinghamshire

Summary

Very competitive and result-driven global supply chain expert with 10+ years of experience in the aerospace & defence, oil & gas, life sciences and semiconductor. Proven success in boosting performance and profitability through category management, strategic sourcing, procurement, contract management, and inventory control. An experienced leader and organizational change agent, known for aligning supply chain operations with business goals and building top-performing international team. Other core competencies include:


Supplier Risk Management; Contract Negotiations; Budgeting; Cost Reduction; IT Proficiency


Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Category manager

Greene, Tweed & Co Ltd
Nottingham, Nottinghamshire
02.2021 - Current
  • Maximised category turnover through proactive supplier management strategies. Aligning procurement strategies with business long term goals.
  • Managed global buying team of 8 people and appointed as Regional lead for Europe and Asia.
  • Managed thorough, robust long-term contracts, ensuring compliant, low-risk business transactions.
  • Managed cost-effective, ethical raw material, semi-finished and finished product sourcing globally.
  • Revitalized top 34 supplier relationships to minimize unexpected shortages, improve lead times and cost stability.
  • Developed strategy to support make-vs-buy process. Partnered up with suppliers close to final manufacture sites to reduce transit times and costs.
  • Worked to consolidate approved vendor list and eliminate suppliers with little activity. This project helped to identify strategic suppliers and drive accurate focus on supplier relationship management.
  • Implemented performance-enhancing processes using SAP and Jaggaer portal, freeing team to focus on contract development and supplier relationship management.
  • Collaborated with teams on Elastomer and Thermoplastic product reformulations, building seamless links with key stakeholders for optimal results.

Senior Procurement specialist

Greene, Tweed & Co Ltd
Nottingham, Nottinghamshire
10.2017 - 02.2021
  • Conducted by-weekly meetings with key 22 suppliers to review performance and drive continuous improvement of services and value for money.
  • Managed supplier OTD, Quality issues and PPV's on a daily basis.
  • Contributed to development of contractual arrangements and competitive procedures through [Type] research and [Type] consulting.
  • Analysed procurement system data and collaborated with suppliers to explore opportunities to generate greater value, resulting in OTD improvement by 12% for fiscal year.
  • Owned end to end procurement process of Sealing system category in addition to indirect procurement categories including MRO and services.

Education

Professional Bachelor of Business Management - Business and public management

Klaipeda university
Klaipeda, Lithuania
09.2009 - 06.2012

Skills

  • Budget planning and P&L management
  • Key stakeholders collaboration and engagement
  • Talent development and team leadership
  • Strategic suppliers relationship & contract management
  • Goal & result oriented performance Very competitive
  • Business & financial acumen
  • Very strong negotiation skills
  • Supplier relationship building and management
  • Complex problem solving

Languages

English
Fluent
Lithuanian
Native
Russian
Intermediate

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Quote

Your decisions today will define your tomorrow.

Timeline

Category manager

Greene, Tweed & Co Ltd
02.2021 - Current

Senior Procurement specialist

Greene, Tweed & Co Ltd
10.2017 - 02.2021

Professional Bachelor of Business Management - Business and public management

Klaipeda university
09.2009 - 06.2012

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