Robert Androne
Category Manager - Professional Services @C&A
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WORK HISTORY
Category Manager - Professional Services @C&A
Düsseldorf, DE
Leading procurement for the Professional Services category, aligning sourcing strategies with corporate and stakeholder objectives.• Driving cost optimization and value creation through competitive sourcing and strategic contract management.• Partnering with senior stakeholders across HR, Finance, and Legal to ensure procurement supports business priorities.• Strengthening supplier performance through clear SLAs, relationship management, and structured performance reviews.• Conducting market analysis to anticipate risks and identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
EDUCATION
Word of Life Bible Institute Hungary
Missions/Missionary Studies and Missiology
Academia de Studii Economice din București
Bachelor's degree, Management
ABOUT ROBERT ANDRONE
Procurement Professional with over 8 years of expertise and a proven track record of success in strategic sourcing, category management, and procurement operations, leading teams, driving cost savings initiatives, and optimising procurement processes. Proficient in managing end-to-end procurement lifecycle, from vendor selection and contract negotiation to supplier relationship management and performance tracking. Adept at implementing procurement best practices, streamlining workflows, and fostering collaborative partnerships with stakeholders to achieve organizational goals. Strong leadership abilities with a focus on mentorship, team development, and driving continuous improvement.• Awarded the \'Procurement Excellence Award\' at UiPath in 2019 for outstanding contributions to procurement efficiency and effectiveness.• Achieved Lean 5-star certification and received a prestigious LEAN Award for implementing five innovative ideas, resulting in considerable time savings and process optimization, earning recognition from clients and peers.• Successfully negotiated the cancellation of events during the COVID-19 pandemic, resulting in a savings of $100k returned to the company\'s marketing team.• Recognized as a mentor and trainer across various applications and areas throughout my career, contributing to the professional development and success of colleagues and team members in Coupa, Procurement & Product departments.
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