Nora CHIRILA
Schieren,-
Summary
Enthusiastic Procurement professional with extensive experience in various areas of Procurement and for the last 4 years developing skills in the area of Procurement Processes and Systems implementation.
Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Global Business Process Lead
Goodyear
Colmar Berg, Luxembourg
03.2020 - Current
- Collaborated with different departments fostering open communication and collaboration for better overall performance.
- Streamlined processes by identifying inefficiencies and implementing improvements for increased productivity.
- Implemented new process technology, improving overall efficiency, compliance and reducing costs.
- Led successful change management initiatives for 3 important key system implementations, minimizing disruptions during transitions while maximizing positive outcomes
- Mentored 3 junior team members, providing guidance on best practices and contributing to their professional development.
Procurement Operations Manager
Goodyear
Bucharest, Romania
10.2017 - 02.2020
- Managed team of 30 procurement professionals, ensuring adherence to company policies, procedures, and goals.
- Continuously assessed effectiveness of procurement operations, identifying areas for improvement and implementing corrective actions as needed.
- Hired and trained 15+ new team members on procurement best practices, promoting culture of continuous improvement within department.
- Oversaw implementation of first robots (RPA) for Procurement processes in Goodyear that automated manual processes and reduced data entry errors.
- Reduced costs between 3% to 5% streamlining contract bidding and procurement processes to assure best prices for materials and services supplied for Shared center center in Bucharest.
Purchasing Project Manager for Duster Vehicle
RENAULT
Bucharest, Romania
06.2015 - 09.2017
- Developed strong relationships with stakeholders through regular communication updates, fostering trust and confidence in team's ability to deliver results.
- Coordinated cross-functional teams of buyers and support functions and resolved conflicts, maintaining positive work environment throughout project lifecycle.
- Collaborated closely with senior management to align project objectives with strategic company initiatives, ensuring that efforts contributed to overall business growth.
- Monitored project performance and costs to identify areas of improvement and make adjustments.
- Reported monthly to managers on project budget, progress, and technical problems.
Local Purchasing Manager Powertrain Parts
RENAULT
Bucharest, Romania
10.2013 - 06.2015
- Lead team of 5 commodity buyers contributing to development of commodity strategies, sourcing activities, and project implementation.
- Conducted regular spend analysis reviews to identify opportunities for cost optimization within categories.
- Achieved cost savings targets of 5% by negotiating contracts and pricing with suppliers.
- Evaluated supplier performance through regular audits and assessments, ensuring compliance with quality standards and contractual terms.
Project Buyer New Product Range
Renault Group
Paris, France, Bucharest, Romania
03.2010 - 09.2013
- Manage purchasing of approximately 30 new parts for new range of vehicles using Quality Assurance, Engineering, and Supply Chain as necessary.
- Negotiate costs related to product design changes in order to meet budget target and deadlines
- Balanced multiple priorities while meeting tight deadlines in fast-paced environment.
- Established long-term partnerships with key suppliers to leverage volume discounts and achieve cost savings targets.
Commodity Buyer, Chassis Parts
Renault
Bucharest
06.2005 - 03.2010
- Developed cost savings initiatives through comprehensive spend analysis and continuous improvement efforts.
- Coordinated closely with production teams to ensure accurate forecasting for material requirements, avoiding stock outs or excess inventory situations.
- Interacted with vendors, store managers and other stakeholders to maintain on-time deliveries.
- Implemented cost reduction projects, achieving significant savings on annual procurement expenses.
- Negotiated favorable contract terms to secure optimal pricing structures for company purchases.
Merchandiser at KRAFT Foods Romania
KRAFT Foods
Iasi, Romania
09.2004 - 06.2005
- Updated pricing and signage to complete product displays and educate customers.
- Inspected merchandise for quality and arranged proper display location on floor.
- Managed inventory levels with regular monitoring, ordering, and stock replenishment for optimal product availability.
Education
Bachelor’s degree - Commerce
AL.I. Cuza University
Romania07.2004
Skills
- Procurement expertise
- Team Leadership
- Vendor Relationship Management
- Contract Negotiation
- Project Management
- Processes and system implementation
- Stakeholder Communications
- Staff Training and Change management
- Procurement Software and ERP Systems
- MS Office
Languages
Romanian
Native language
English fluent
Advanced
C1
French fluent
Upper intermediate
B2
Awards
- 2022: Goodyear EMEA President award for SAP system implementation for Procurement for Cooper associates
Hobbies and Interests
- Travelling the world
- Hiking on a good weather
- Baking for family and friends
Timeline
Global Business Process Lead
Goodyear
03.2020 - Current
Procurement Operations Manager
Goodyear
10.2017 - 02.2020
Purchasing Project Manager for Duster Vehicle
RENAULT
06.2015 - 09.2017
Local Purchasing Manager Powertrain Parts
RENAULT
10.2013 - 06.2015
Project Buyer New Product Range
Renault Group
03.2010 - 09.2013
Commodity Buyer, Chassis Parts
Renault
06.2005 - 03.2010
Merchandiser at KRAFT Foods Romania
KRAFT Foods
09.2004 - 06.2005
Bachelor’s degree - Commerce
AL.I. Cuza University