Carmen Szasz

Main domains: Radio Equipment and services, VAS, SW, HW, IT&C, Warehouse rent & logistic services. Strategic Leadership: Lead a high-performing transversal strategic projects, fostering collaboration and driving operational excellence. Contract Negotiation and Management: Successfully negotiated complex contracts, achieving significant cost savings and mitigating risks. Implemented robust contract management processes to ensure compliance and optimize performance. Cross-Functional Collaboration: Collaborated closely with cross-functional teams to align procurement strategies with business objectives and ensure timely delivery of projects. Supplier Relationship Management: Built strong relationships with strategic suppliers, conducted regular business reviews, and implemented performance metrics to drive continuous improvement. Process Improvement: Identified and implemented process improvements to streamline operations, reduce costs, and enhance efficiency. Highlighting Relevant Skills and Experience: Team Leadership: Proven ability to mentor new joiners, setting clear objectives, providing guidance, and fostering a collaborative work environment. Strategic Sourcing: Expertise in developing and implementing strategic sourcing strategies, including supplier selection, negotiation, and performance management. Contract Management: Strong understanding of contract law and experience in drafting, negotiating, and managing complex contracts. Financial Analysis: Proficiency in analyzing spend data, identifying cost-saving opportunities, and developing financial reports. Project Management: Proven ability to manage and deliver projects on time and within budget. Stakeholder Management: Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders. Data Center and Telecommunications Industry Knowledge: Understanding of the specific requirements and challenges of the Data Center and Telecommunications industry.

Main Tasks considering RAN, Software platform, Proffesional services Manage at local level the sourcing strategy within the allocated commodity Coordinates the RFI/RFQ/RFP bidding process for departments' needs Participate as sourcing local support within RFP processes at ORANGE Group level and JV Sourcing organization level; Evaluates acquisition projects/commercial offers, proposes a shortlist and makes final recommendations. Finalizes acquisition contracts and follows up the transfer of the project from a sub department to another. Organizes meetings and participates at workshops with new/incumbent suppliers. Selects local suppliers when corporate contracts are not sufficient, using the local sourcing process. Procurement contracts, negotiates commercial terms of the contracts: local or implementation of corporate sourcing contracts. Business reviews on quarterly basis with the Strategic vendors; Contract management - compliance with legal and audit compliance

Manage at local level the sourcing strategy within the allocated commodity, in line with the IT and Technical Purchasing department objectives; Coordinates the RFI/RFQ process for departments' needs Request for Quotations for the suppliers. Evaluates acquisition projects/commercial offers, proposes a shortlist and makes final recommendations. Finalizes acquisition contracts and follows up the transfer of the project from a sub department to another. Organizes meetings and participates at workshops with new/incumbent suppliers. Selects local suppliers when corporate contracts are not sufficient, using the local sourcing process. Negotiates commercial terms of the contracts: local or implementation of corporate sourcing contracts. Business reviews on quarterly basis with the Strategic vendors; Contract management - compliance with legal and audit compliance