Silviu Soimu

Buyer @ Andersen EV

About

With over 8 years in procurement and supply chain management, I specialize in optimizing operations, reducing costs, and fostering strong supplier relationships. My results-driven approach has delivered measurable impacts, including securing over £1M in cost savings and improving production efficiency by 40%. As a Procurement Lead in the EV sector, I’ve spearheaded initiatives like SAP implementation, risk mitigation policies, and strategic sourcing, while collaborating with stakeholders to meet dynamic business needs. My expertise extends to inventory control, logistics, and problem-solving, ensuring seamless procurement processes and business growth. I’m now exploring freelance consulting opportunities in procurement, aiming to help businesses enhance their strategies, streamline operations, and achieve measurable results. Whether you need short-term project support or ongoing consultation, I bring a proven track record of delivering value. Feel free to reach out to discuss how I can contribute to your organization’s success.

Country

United Kingdom

City

Milton Keynes

Industry

Electrical & Electronic Manufacturing

Skill

Procurement Contracts, Technical Drawing, Manufacturing Processes, Procurement, Supplier Negotiation, Stakeholder Relations, Budgeting, Make vs Buy, Manufacturing Techniques, DC EV Charging, Electric Vehicles, Financial Instruments, Contract Management, Flow Control, Enquiries, Requisitions, Purchase Orders, Key Performance Indicators, Supplier Evaluation, Supplier Performance

Experience

Buyer

Andersen EV

2025-7 - Present · 1 yr 3 mos

Procurement Lead

bp pulse

2017-1 - 2023-2 · 6 yrs 2 mos

Milton Keynes, England, United Kingdom

- Performed all procurement activities including pre-qualification, negotiating supplier agreements, and tender management. - Identified areas for improvement to continually drive performance and business results. - Created policies and procedures for risk management and mitigation. - Delegated tasks and supervised a team of 3 Buyers. - Developed strong relationships with business stakeholders and strategic supply partners. - Liaised with key company stakeholders to determine their product and service needs. - Tracked and reported key functional metrics to reduce expenses and improve effectiveness. **Achievements:** - Secured cost savings of £400K+ in 2021 and £268K in 2022. - Recovered £110K+ from obsolete stock write-off in 2021 and £290K+ in 2022. - Reduced build time on domestic chargers by 40% and destination chargers by 15%, saving £110K per quarter. - Interim Inventory Control and Logistics Lead with 15 direct reports in 2020. - Super-user for SAP implementation for Procurement, Logistics, and Goods In. - Contributed as a procurement stakeholder in incident management teams.

Logistics Coordinator

bp pulse

2015-7 - 2017-1 · 1 yr 7 mos

Milton Keynes, England, United Kingdom

Arranged transportation, scheduled staff, and orchestrated deliveries to meet customer demand with minimal delay. - Managed activities throughout the order fulfilment and transportation cycle to ensure established deadlines were met. - Negotiated insurance claims for high-value shipments. - Introduced and negotiated delivery costs for DHL International, DSV Road, and local logistics company Aztek. - Streamlined collections from France and Narita, Japan for high value componentry.