
Nadir Baubec - PMP
Digital Procurement Implementation Leader – Coupa
Salary / Daily rate
Bucharest, Romania
Freelance, open to permanent contract
Can come onsite
Skills
Languages
About me
Intro
Digital Procurement Transformation and Implementation Leader | Program Manager | Coupa Functional and Technical Architect Digital Procurement Implementation Leader with 7+ years expertise in Coupa software programs and P2P transformations. Led 13 complex interdependent projects on time and budget, revamped flagship risk management programs, and established regional Coupa practices at Deloitte. Delivering end-to-end digital procurement solutions with proven ROI for enterprise clients.
Work experience
Digital Procurement Transformation and Implementation Leader – Coupa - Contractor
HaysFreelance
Mar 2023 - Present
3 years 8 months
Remote
Digital procurement transformation and implementation leader for Coupa Software programs and projects, responsible for budget management, scope qualification, program and project management, third parties’ administration, team coordination, system and solution architecture, and functional and integration development. Currently leading an advanced program focused on an integrated Coupa Risk Assess implementation with several automated processes and multiple external systems. Achievements: • Revamped and reorganized advanced flagship program for risk management. • Successfully implemented and transitioned to operations 13 complex interdependent roadmap items with all requirements met and on time, on quality, and on budget. • Full program benefits aligned with organization strategy achieved and transitioned to respective owners, • Repaired and optimized incomplete, broken, and uncompliant system with 100% accuracy.
Associate Director - TSO
GEP Worldwide
Jun 2021 - Mar 2023
1 year 10 months
Bucharest, Romania
Delivery Center Lead for the Technology Services Organization (TSO) function in Romania, responsible for the setup and success of the function in the region. Steering 4 subfunctions (implementation, supplier enablement, customer support and customer experience) across engagements in Europe and the USA. Inspiring and coaching our people to grow and develop in an inclusive and productive environment. Responsibilities and achievements: • Ownership of client engagements and strategic internal initiatives. • Successfully steered and delivered our client engagements as program, project, and design lead for GEP SMART implementations. • Committed and focused on developing our people, to improving our processes, and overseeing and delivering our projects in the region with excellence. • Established the TSO Organization in Romania, with 4 subfunctions. • Created the TSO Training CoE, including the training framework, dedicated training instances, and initial training sessions. • Delivered the Partner instances initiative and several specifically created GEP SMART domains. • Worked to establish several regional partnerships with targeted digital procurement consulting firms. • Constant collaboration with product management for incremental platform improvements and development of new features. • Collaboration with sales and selected partners for new business development.
Cloud Solutions Consulting Manager - Coupa
Deloitte Technology Romania
Mar 2019 - Jul 2021
2 years 5 months
50055 Romanina, Metropolitan City of Florence, Italy
Leading the regional center's Coupa practice and consultants across multiple projects in various industries. Focused to grow and empower the team of qualified digital procurement specialists in an inclusive environment. Delivery roles as project manager, Coupa technical and functional architect, and build lead. Responsibilities and achievements: • Established the regional center’s Coupa practice. • Delivery role in an important E2E digital transformation program using Coupa software. • Oversight of several accounts, managing escalations, and resource allocations • Designing and implementing E2E digital procurement solutions for our clients, alongside a skillful and dedicated team. • Regional SME for complex RFPs and unique client requirements for Coupa software implementations. • Collaborating with member firms to build and deliver the regional projects and client pipeline.
Procter & Gamble
Mar 2017 - Mar 2019
2 years 1 month
IT Manager
Jan 2019 - Mar 2019
3 months
1.Supplier Base Management (SBM): (January 2019 – February 2019)
Project Manager
Jun 2017 - Mar 2019
1 year 10 months
Projects: 1.Project Manager/Scrum Master: Supplier Base Management (SBM): (September 2018 – February 2019) 2.Project Manager: Europe Vendor Master Data (VMD) hub:(June 2017-January 2018) •Vendor Master Data transition to Bucharest Service Center for Europe scope 3.Project Manager: Coupa for Europe Direct Spend (Raw&Pack and Logistics)(March 2018-September 2018) Coupa Software is a global technology platform for business spend management •Successful implementation of the new platform for all non-material code POs and logistics non-TMS POs for all Europe plant codes and sites •Project management in line with PMBOK guidelines and standards. •Integrate specific set-up and business cases with the Coupa platform
Procurement Operations Manager
Mar 2017 - Dec 2018
1 year 10 months
Bucharest, Romania
Assignments and Roles 1.Europe Direct Spend Order Management Leader [Raw&Pack, Logistics, Storeroom]:(November 2017-December 2018) •Coordinate purchasing documents creation, maintenance, and new materials addition operations for all plants in Europe (For Raw&Pack spend) •Manage Logistics center for PO creation and maintenance for TMS and Non-TMS type POs. Including Logistics projects and process improvements. TMS (Transportation Management System) master data maintenance and updates •Storeroom operations including spare parts and repairs for Europe plants. Service governance for purchasing documents creation and maintenance, requests for quotations (RFQs), triggers •Operations automation (RPA, smart tools) and projects implementation 2.Central Requisitioning Service Manager:(April 2017-March 2018) •Coordinate a team of professionals that raise and maintain PO's on behalf of the users on procurement platforms (Coupa, MyPurchases), in line with industry best practices and following stewardship requirements •Service governance and process improvements 3.Europe ProCard Operations Manager:(March 2017-December 2017) •Coordinate corporate card operations for Europe including payments, card maintenance •Improve VAT recovery rate •Cardholder education and training materials •Process improvements in line with stewardship and local legislation requirements •Product improvement in partnership with Citi Bank •Vendor sourcing strategy
Administrator, Associate
Northbridge LLHFreelance
May 2010 - Mar 2017
6 years 11 months
Bucharest, Romania
Northbridge LLH SRL was a consulting company founded in 2010. Since the first day, it has offered professional consulting solutions for its clients in fields like project development, start-ups, EU funding, project management, management solutions, real estate development, real estate transactions. Projects: 1. 2013-2014| Project Manager: ECO NRG SRL EU funding based startup in the fishing industry, production, and processing. o Funding successfully accessed through the European Fisheries Fund (EFF) (2007-2013). o Project development in accordance with the applicant`s guide for EFF 2007-2013. o Implementing EU funding project according to strict guidelines and reporting on a regular basis to the legal authorities ( Managing Authority, Intermediate Body, Paying Authority/Certification, Audit Authority, European Commission). 2. 2013-2015| Administrator and Associate: Dnc Advertising International SRL DNC Advertising International SRL was a startup in the advertising industry with an innovating idea.
General Manager
Wine&Company
Sep 2012 - Oct 2016
4 years 2 months
Bucharest, Romania
Wine&Company was a successful start-up in the retail field, specialized in alcohol and tobacco. Key responsibilities: Company management and administration; Negotiating contracts with suppliers and customers; Planning and implementing the business strategy for the company; Business development and expansion; Staff recruitment, training, management; Setting price policy and marketing policy.
Education
Academia de Studii Economice din București
Master's degree
2012 - 2014
2 years 1 month
Universitatea Româno-Americană din București
Bachelor's degree
2009 - 2012
3 years 1 month
Licenses & certifications
Coupa Risk Assess Certificate
Issued: Mar 2022
Coupa Technical Architect
Issued: Dec 2020
SAFe Scrum Master
Issued: Nov 2019
Coupa Platform Certificate
Issued: Apr 2019
ITIL Foundation Certificate in IT Service Management
Issued: Nov 2018
Project Management Professional (PMP)
Issued: Sep 2018