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Valentina Coman

Delft

Summary

Dynamic procurement professional with proven expertise in strategic sourcing, supplier negotiation, and cost analysis. Adept at optimizing processes, strengthening supplier relationships, and ensuring timely delivery of quality products. Skilled in budget management, inventory control, and market research, with a strong focus on team collaboration, adaptability, and continuous improvement. Dependable and efficient in fast-paced environments, with a results-driven and strategic mindset.

Overview

30
30
years of professional experience

Work History

Buyer

Kreisler Import BV
04.2024 - Current
  • Built strong supplier relationships to secure favorable pricing and contract terms.
  • Maintained accurate documentation of all purchasing activities and financial transactions.
  • Ensured on-time delivery by monitoring vendor performance and resolving issues promptly.
  • Collaborated with logistics teams to address shipping delays or discrepancies, minimizing operational impact.
  • Managed a comprehensive supplier database with up-to-date contacts, capabilities, pricing, and lead times.
  • Trained and mentored junior team members in procurement best practices, fostering continuous improvement.
  • Processed and managed purchase orders and invoices to support smooth procurement operations.

Finance Officer

ISSA
09.2023 - 03.2024
  • Managed grants and sub-grants, ensuring expenditures complied with donor requirements and supporting audits with accurate financial documentation.
  • Optimized cash flow management by overseeing timely invoice payments, reducing outstanding debts, and preparing reliable cash flow projections.
  • Produced expense reports and financial statements to meet both organizational and donor reporting standards.
  • Strengthened internal controls and audit procedures to mitigate risk, ensure transparency, and enhance the accuracy of financial data.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to align financial practices with programmatic and organizational goals.
  • Improved financial policies and systems to strengthen compliance and efficiency.

Clerk

NATO C&I Agency
11.2008 - 04.2018
  • Managed procurement processes, including quotations, requisitions, purchase orders, payments, and vendor selection.
  • Negotiated and administered service contracts, ensuring timely order fulfillment and delivery.
  • Monitored import/export shipments and prepared customs documentation for inbound goods.
  • Maintained accurate purchase, shipment, and asset records, including the fixed assets master data.
  • Oversaw periodic revaluation and accounting of fixed assets recognized at fair value.
  • Prepared inventory reports, highlighting discrepancies, obsolete items, and excess equipment.
  • Advised on departmental budgets and coordinated budget execution to ensure financial efficiency.
  • Acted as petty cash custodian and supported day-to-day financial operations.
  • Trained and onboarded new clerks on company procedures and software tools, ensuring smooth team integration.
  • Applied strong multitasking skills to manage competing priorities and deliver assignments on time.

Administrative Employee

Belastingdienst
11.2007 - 05.2011
  • Streamlined office processes by implementing efficient administrative systems and procedures.
  • Processing of tax returns

Economist

Bucharest City Hall
11.1995 - 10.2003
  • Shaped policy and strategy by influencing key stakeholders across private and public sectors with data-driven insights.
  • Partnered with cross-functional teams to resolve complex economic issues and implement effective solutions.
  • Delivered economic forecasts and standards that guided executive decision-making and risk management.
  • Implemented financial controls for real estate ownership transfers, ensuring VAT compliance and accurate reporting.
  • Strengthened financial operations through bank reconciliations, secure cash-handling procedures, and trusted partnerships with financial institutions.

Education

Strategic Planning And Effective Budgeting

Euromoney Learning Solutions-London
London, UK
11-2015

APICS CSCP in Supply Chain Management

Visie Partners-The Hague
01-2015

Associatiediploma in Administratie, Boekhouding

NTI, Dutch Association For Examinations
03-2006

Bachelor of Science - Finance, Insurance And Stock Exchanges

Academy of Economic Studies Bucharest-Romania
Bucharest, Romania
06-1995

Skills

  • Purchase Order & Inventory Management
  • Strategic Sourcing & Supplier Negotiation
  • Supply Chain & ERP Systems
  • Budgeting, Financial Planning & Cost Control
  • Invoice Processing & Payment Authorization
  • Process Optimization & Continuous Improvement
  • Critical Thinking & Multi-Tasking
  • Team Collaboration & Staff Training

Languages

English
Full Professional
Dutch
Professional Working
Romanian
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Buyer

Kreisler Import BV
04.2024 - Current

Finance Officer

ISSA
09.2023 - 03.2024

Clerk

NATO C&I Agency
11.2008 - 04.2018

Administrative Employee

Belastingdienst
11.2007 - 05.2011

Economist

Bucharest City Hall
11.1995 - 10.2003

Strategic Planning And Effective Budgeting

Euromoney Learning Solutions-London

APICS CSCP in Supply Chain Management

Visie Partners-The Hague

Associatiediploma in Administratie, Boekhouding

NTI, Dutch Association For Examinations

Bachelor of Science - Finance, Insurance And Stock Exchanges

Academy of Economic Studies Bucharest-Romania

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