Alin Nisip
EMEA Procurement Category Manager at WNS Denali- Claim this Profile
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French Limited working proficiency
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English Full professional proficiency
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Italian Limited working proficiency
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Nicusor Ciocan
Strong Recommendation for Alin Nisip I am delighted to write this recommendation for Alin Nisip, who served as the Purchasing Manager at Magna Exteriors Craiova while I was the Quality Manager. Alin is a consummate professional and a true expert in his field. During our time working together, Alin displayed an unwavering dedication to his role and a deep understanding of the purchasing process. His attention to detail and commitment to excellence were evident in every aspect of his work. As the Purchasing Manager, Alin played a vital role in sourcing high-quality materials and negotiating favorable contracts, which significantly contributed to our company's success. His proactive approach and problem-solving skills were invaluable in navigating complex purchasing challenges. Beyond his expertise, he was always willing to go the extra mile to ensure that our procurement processes ran smoothly and efficiently and never miss a due date. I recommend Alin Nisip for any position within the purchasing field. His expertise, professionalism, and dedication make him an outstanding asset to any organization. Best regards, Nicusor Cicoan Former Quality Manager at Magna Exteriors Craiova
Andrei-Valeriu Stamate
I had the pleasure of working alongside Alin during our time at Honeywell where he delivered successfully target savings with his exceptional ability to develop strategies to drive cost savings and optimise procurement operations through face2face Supplier Kaizen Events . Additionally, Alin possesses outstanding management skills, paying attention to details, and has exceptional communication skills, making him a valuable asset to any organisation. I highly recommend Alin as a Procurement Expert with strong management skills.
Nicusor Ciocan
Strong Recommendation for Alin Nisip I am delighted to write this recommendation for Alin Nisip, who served as the Purchasing Manager at Magna Exteriors Craiova while I was the Quality Manager. Alin is a consummate professional and a true expert in his field. During our time working together, Alin displayed an unwavering dedication to his role and a deep understanding of the purchasing process. His attention to detail and commitment to excellence were evident in every aspect of his work. As the Purchasing Manager, Alin played a vital role in sourcing high-quality materials and negotiating favorable contracts, which significantly contributed to our company's success. His proactive approach and problem-solving skills were invaluable in navigating complex purchasing challenges. Beyond his expertise, he was always willing to go the extra mile to ensure that our procurement processes ran smoothly and efficiently and never miss a due date. I recommend Alin Nisip for any position within the purchasing field. His expertise, professionalism, and dedication make him an outstanding asset to any organization. Best regards, Nicusor Cicoan Former Quality Manager at Magna Exteriors Craiova
Andrei-Valeriu Stamate
I had the pleasure of working alongside Alin during our time at Honeywell where he delivered successfully target savings with his exceptional ability to develop strategies to drive cost savings and optimise procurement operations through face2face Supplier Kaizen Events . Additionally, Alin possesses outstanding management skills, paying attention to details, and has exceptional communication skills, making him a valuable asset to any organisation. I highly recommend Alin as a Procurement Expert with strong management skills.
Nicusor Ciocan
Strong Recommendation for Alin Nisip I am delighted to write this recommendation for Alin Nisip, who served as the Purchasing Manager at Magna Exteriors Craiova while I was the Quality Manager. Alin is a consummate professional and a true expert in his field. During our time working together, Alin displayed an unwavering dedication to his role and a deep understanding of the purchasing process. His attention to detail and commitment to excellence were evident in every aspect of his work. As the Purchasing Manager, Alin played a vital role in sourcing high-quality materials and negotiating favorable contracts, which significantly contributed to our company's success. His proactive approach and problem-solving skills were invaluable in navigating complex purchasing challenges. Beyond his expertise, he was always willing to go the extra mile to ensure that our procurement processes ran smoothly and efficiently and never miss a due date. I recommend Alin Nisip for any position within the purchasing field. His expertise, professionalism, and dedication make him an outstanding asset to any organization. Best regards, Nicusor Cicoan Former Quality Manager at Magna Exteriors Craiova
Andrei-Valeriu Stamate
I had the pleasure of working alongside Alin during our time at Honeywell where he delivered successfully target savings with his exceptional ability to develop strategies to drive cost savings and optimise procurement operations through face2face Supplier Kaizen Events . Additionally, Alin possesses outstanding management skills, paying attention to details, and has exceptional communication skills, making him a valuable asset to any organisation. I highly recommend Alin as a Procurement Expert with strong management skills.
Nicusor Ciocan
Strong Recommendation for Alin Nisip I am delighted to write this recommendation for Alin Nisip, who served as the Purchasing Manager at Magna Exteriors Craiova while I was the Quality Manager. Alin is a consummate professional and a true expert in his field. During our time working together, Alin displayed an unwavering dedication to his role and a deep understanding of the purchasing process. His attention to detail and commitment to excellence were evident in every aspect of his work. As the Purchasing Manager, Alin played a vital role in sourcing high-quality materials and negotiating favorable contracts, which significantly contributed to our company's success. His proactive approach and problem-solving skills were invaluable in navigating complex purchasing challenges. Beyond his expertise, he was always willing to go the extra mile to ensure that our procurement processes ran smoothly and efficiently and never miss a due date. I recommend Alin Nisip for any position within the purchasing field. His expertise, professionalism, and dedication make him an outstanding asset to any organization. Best regards, Nicusor Cicoan Former Quality Manager at Magna Exteriors Craiova
Andrei-Valeriu Stamate
I had the pleasure of working alongside Alin during our time at Honeywell where he delivered successfully target savings with his exceptional ability to develop strategies to drive cost savings and optimise procurement operations through face2face Supplier Kaizen Events . Additionally, Alin possesses outstanding management skills, paying attention to details, and has exceptional communication skills, making him a valuable asset to any organisation. I highly recommend Alin as a Procurement Expert with strong management skills.
Credentials
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Negotiation Skills
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Critical Thinking for Better Judgment and Decision-Making
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Digital Transformation Tips
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Motivating Your Team to Learn
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Selling to the C-Suite
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Become a Better Coach for Your Team
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Building Relationships While Working from Home
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Developing Assertive Leadership (2020)
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Digital Transformation Foundations
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Leading and Motivating People with Different Personalities
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Managing Organizational Change for Managers
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Measuring Team Performance
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Operational Excellence Foundations
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Process Auditor VDA 6.3:2016
Sc Calitop SrlMay, 2018- Nov, 2024 -
SixSigma Green Belt
HoneywellApr, 2016- Nov, 2024 -
Certified Public Purchasing Officer (CPPO)
Ministry of Regional Development, Public Administration and European Funds-RomaniaDec, 2009- Nov, 2024
Experience
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WNS Denali
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United States
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Business Consulting and Services
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500 - 600 Employee
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EMEA Procurement Category Manager
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Jun 2021 - Present
Lead the Capital & MRO Category Management team (7 Strategic Sourcing Specialists). Developing and executing category strategies, analyzing market trends and business environment. Identifying cost savings through negotiations, event driven activities, and alternate sourcing strategies. Leading supplier negotiations. Managing the team’s objective setting, performance, career growth, training, and competency development. Main tools used: Microsoft Office (Outlook ,Excel, Power Point, Word, PowerBI); K-Buy Main Achievements: • Managed a team of 7 Strategic Sourcing Specialist • Realized a 5.3m$ savings (55% over delivery) on MRO • Managed a 92m$ budget, obtaining a 13.2% saving • Took over and reorganized a team that managed to improve it’s results with over 40% vs previous year • Successfully trained and integrated over 10 new joiners in WNS Denali Show less
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Honeywell
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United States
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Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing
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700 & Above Employee
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Global Procurement Commodity Manager
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Nov 2020 - Jun 2021
Managing Rubber category worth over 200m$. Developing category strategies to enable cost savings and a competitive advantage. Consolidating fragmented global spend & reducing the use of non-strategic suppliers. Executing the annual operating plan. Facilitating engagement across all regions to drive a singular approach to supplier management. Identifying and selecting approved suppliers. Main tools used: Microsoft Office (Outlook ,Excel, Power Point, Word); SAP; Compass, ivalua, LeapMain Achievements:• Led a VA/VE project that led to a 3.4m$ saving/year• Generated 5m$ while globally leading the CAPEX Category• Supervised the transfer of 40m$ worth of parts to Development Markets by identifying new suppliers, negotiating and generating 1.5m$ in savings• Managed a budget of over 200m$• Supported from Procurement Project that generated over 3m$ savings through automation Show less
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Global Procurement Category Manager
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Jan 2020 - Nov 2020
Globally Managing Capital, Material Handling Equipment and Leasing Categories. Managing a budget of over 150m$. Developing robust commodity strategies for the Procurement Organization. Sourcing and negotiating regional/ global agreements with suppliers. Leading all procurement strategies for the managed categories. Acting as main POC for all procurement buyers for the select categories.
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EMEA COE Procurement Commodity Manager
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Feb 2019 - Apr 2020
Managing MRO category for over 40 production sites in 4 different industries. Developing robust commodity strategies for the Procurement Organization. Sourcing and negotiating national/ regional/ global agreements with suppliers. Identifying and driving cost reduction opportunities and cash improvement initiatives. Identifying and driving strategic sourcing projects.
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European Regional Buyer
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Aug 2017 - Feb 2019
Managing Electronic Actuators and Low Volume Parts Direct Categories. Identifying and managing cost reduction (VA/VE) projects with suppliers. Handling logistics / capacity / quality supplier issues. Managing post-SOP Engineering changes with suppliers. Supporting Commodity organization to reach the Region negotiation objectives.
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Magna International
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Canada
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Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
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700 & Above Employee
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Plant Procurement Manager
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Jun 2015 - Aug 2017
Managing the local Procurement team (starting from 2 buyers and growing to 4). Managing Project Procurement for Direct Materials (plastic parts). Ensures staff availability and grow the competence of the team. Lead/ support efforts to qualify critical suppliers including supplier visits and audits. Perform high complexity negotiations. Identify and implement key cost related improvements.Main tools used: Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint), SAPMain achievements:• Negotiated Ford Puma outsourced project parts, a 25m$ project, that generated 2m$ in savings• Negotiated Suzuki Vitara outsourced project parts, a 1.3m$, getting a 15% on parts vs the budget, helping us win the project• Supervised development and implementation of over 50 parts up to final PPAP & SOP• Managed a team of 4 Buyers, that grew from 2 initially• For 6 months represented the only representative of a department that went trough an entire overhaul, managing both direct and indirect categories Show less
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Plant Buyer
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Mar 2013 - May 2015
Managing all plant procurement activity for all indirect categories. For 6 months acted as interim Purchasing Manager, being the only Procurement person on site. Negotiating contracts and quotations. Develop new suppliers in line with business needs. Placing POs in SAP. Manage savings targets and monitor cost reduction program. Monitor Supplier Performance through KPIs.
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Pirelli
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Italy
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Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
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700 & Above Employee
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Spare Parts Buyer
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Sep 2011 - Mar 2013
Acting as main point of contact for Spare Parts Category for Pirelli Slatina Plant; Responsible with finding and negotiating offers trough RFP’S and RFQ’s. Creating Purchase Requisitions and placing Purchase Order in SAP. Identifying and implementing cost saving ideas. Implementing and updating electronic catalogues. Monitor Supplier Performance through KPIs. Main tools used: Microsoft Office (Outlook ,Excel, Power Point, Word); SAP; Main Achievements: • Created the first 2 consignment stocks (paid by the supplier) that the company ever had, eliminating down times in electrical and mechanical components; • Removed 200 part numbers, by identifying the doubled ones, reducing the stock value by 100k$ • Implemented 6 new electronic catalogues • Signed a contract with Siemens, removing the intermediaries, generating a 150k$ yearly saving • Developed and introduced a Sustainability in the supply Chain standard for Tier 1 suppliers Show less
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Education
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Academia de Studii Economice din București
Master's degree, Business Administration and Management, General -
Facultatea de Automatica, Calculatoare si Electonica, Craiova
Bachelor of Engineering - BE, Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering