Stefan Pavalasc

- Managed the supply chain for electronic components by monitoring performance, generating reports, and implementing solutions to address issues affecting quality, delivery, or pricing; - Established contractual agreements with external suppliers, including negotiation of pricing, quality standards, delivery terms, and other conditions based on Total Ownership Cost (TOC); - Conducted supplier risk assessments and developed mitigation plans with regular reporting; - Defined and pursued annual cost reduction targets for assigned commodities; - Participated in the qualification process for suppliers and components; - Strengthened customer confidence in supply chain operations by providing timely support and material cost data to support make-or-buy decisions; - Identified and implemented opportunities for SMI (Supplier Managed Inventory), VMI (Vendor Managed Inventory), and KANBAN systems; - Acted as the escalation point for resolving component-related issues.

- Managed purchase orders aligned with MRP and commercial terms to ensure timely production; - Monitored material changes and coordinated with production teams; - Negotiated terms for NPI projects to optimize cost, quality, and delivery; - Sent regular forecasts to suppliers and updated systems with new pricing and terms; - Organized international shipments and resolved issues related to invoices, deliveries, and transport; - Reviewed MRP requirements and adjusted orders to meet delivery targets; - Addressed stock discrepancies through broker market sourcing; - Collaborated with technical and management teams on material and delivery adjustments; - Achieved KPIs through quarterly negotiations and optimized payment terms; - Ensured complete supplier documentation and maintained cross-departmental communication; - Investigated PO and invoice discrepancies and responded to supplier inquiries;

- Maintained and developed commercial relationships with current internal and external partners, as well as potential suppliers for future project collaborations; - Communicated with partners through all available channels, including direct interaction with end clients for specific projects; - Drafted and negotiated new commercial contracts, and reviewed and renegotiated existing terms; - Conducted ongoing negotiations with company partners, consistently identifying cost-saving opportunities and negotiating directly with suppliers/manufacturers on pricing, discounts, payment terms, and methods; - Prepared reports and analyses on products, pricing, consumption, inventory, market trends and competition. - Monitored and managed inventory levels, including safety stock. - Sourced products and solutions for various projects. - Generated and coded purchase orders, and tracked order status (track and trace). - Collaborated with other departments to coordinate import/export operations. - Implemented and developed new procedures, processes, and working methods. - Analyzed and monitored team performance. - Provided continuous support to the team in daily tasks and contributed directly to the professional development of colleagues. - Participated in recruitment interviews for the company.

- Managed local procurement, including supplier negotiations and relationship development. - Maintained collaboration with European procurement departments on various projects. - Monitored stock levels and placed replenishment orders. - Created orders directly through supplier web-shop portals. - Conducted product sourcing and resolved supplier-related issues such as delivery delays, non-conforming products, shortages, pricing errors, and missing documentation. - Negotiated pricing and commercial terms with suppliers. - Organized domestic transportation through various courier services. - Assigned internal codes for new items. - Uploaded technical sheets, drawings, and certificates into SAP. - Prepared customer quotations and conducted follow-ups.