Andreea Valentina Neagu
Fort Lauderdale,FL
Summary
Resourceful Tender Manager with proven ability to coordinate tender processes from conception through to submission efficiently, ensuring all tasks are completed within tight deadlines. Specialized in analyzing tender documents, coordinating with cross-functional teams for accurate information gathering, and developing compelling bid proposals. Excel in communication and organizational skills which facilitate seamless collaboration and project management.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Global Tender Manager
Schenker Americas Inc.
09.2018 - Current
- Oversaw efficient and effective management of tender projects (RFQ, RFP, RFI) in accordance with DB Schenker policies
- Developed and lead training sessions and webinars (up to 30 participants) on the Global tender Process & Tools
- Evaluate customer's tender documents: contracts, process specifications, financial requirements etc.
- Create guidelines to support the tender process and to ensure stakeholder are aligned and informed on every customer requirement
- Prepare the tender action plan to ensure that the project is carried out within the defined milestones and in line with the customer's requirements
- Key role in identifying business strategies focused on growth and preservation of the existing business within specific tender scope and coordinate with the affected regions/ countries about the agreed strategic approach
- Active leading of all associated tender process meeting calls
- Reviewed final offer package to ensure accuracy, compliance and timely delivery.
- Generated financial summaries and volume reports for each tender
- Maintaining accurate tender information and management of the dedicated Global Tender Platform (GTP, Microsoft SharePoint).
- Provided comprehensive support & research for customer RFIs touching a wide range of topics and disciplines: finance, compliance, health and safety, quality, innovation, sustainability, risk management, continuous improvement, social media, ecommerce, etc.
Global Tender Planner
DB Schenker Logistics Romania
Bucharest, Romania
09.2015 - 08.2018
- Company Overview: Transports & Logistics
- Assessing data to create tender initiatives within GTM
- Coordinated planning efforts for tender reviews in dedicated forums
- Facilitating pre-tender discussions to grasp opportunities
- Allocated new tenders to Tender Managers per established criteria
- Maintained pre-tender information up to date for GTM-led tenders.
- Collaborated with various departments (Finance, Legal, HSSE, Operations, HR etc.) for customer RFI support
- Utilized dedicated forms and calls for collecting comprehensive PTR stakeholder input
- Generated monthly and quarterly PTR reports meant to setting strategic direction for future tenders and improving the tender process.
- Delivered targeted PTR Webinars for colleagues in Global Pricing, Sales, and Planning
Global Tender Manager
DB Schenker Romania
Essen, Germany
01.2018 - 07.2018
Public Tenders Expert
Egnatia Odos S.A.
10.2012 - 08.2015
- Company Overview: Engineering & Construction Supervision
- Identified domain corresponding tenders in the national SEAP System
- Assessed the Tender Documents and the eligibility conditions according to the company's professional experience & resources
- Gathered, prepared and drafted the necessary information & paperwork requested by the tender qualification documents
- Submitted the Offer and represented the company at the live opening session
- Oversaw tender progress
- Addressed inquiries and RFIs received from Romanian National Highways Authority related to highways construction supervision services: quality, compliance, health and safety, design etc.
- Drafted the monthly payment certificates based on the weekly/monthly/ yearly services progress
- Drafted reports and delivered presentations for senior management to reflect the status of each project
- Coordinated with international branches in Greece, Albania and Serbia for tender participation
Manager Assistant
Egnatia Odos S.A.
10.2009 - 09.2012
- Company Overview: Engineering & Construction Supervision
- Responsible for organizing all the administrative activities that facilitate the smooth running of the company's local and regional offices (Bucharest, Iasi, Sighet)
- Maintained accuracy and timeliness in record-keeping
- Managed office expenses and budget forecasts
- Streamlined recruiting process for engineering specialized positions through ad drafting, posting, and CV scanning. Drafted the labour contracts, disseminated Health & Safety information and provided office induction.
Banking Advisor
Libra Bank S.A.
06.2008 - 11.2008
- Company Overview: Banking
- Responsible for keeping a good relationship with the bank's clients and providing correct and personalized information to the potential new customers on the bank's products and services
- Assisted and advised customers in their selection of various types of account and financial services
- Assessing and processing the client's applications for loans and/or credit cards and processing all the necessary documents and application forms
- Close collaboration with the direct sales team in achieving both the individual and the branch's sales plan
- Constantly increasing and maintaining the customer data base
Manager Assistant
Walter Services Romania S.R.L
06.2008 - 11.2008
- Company Overview: Business Process Outsourcing (BPO)
- Assisted the GM in fulfilling all specific daily management responsibilities within the company
- Assisted in fostering strong connections with Romanian and global clients
- Carried out background and market research on BPO topics and presented findings in various reports
- Coordinated various profile events for company partners such as the Call Center and Customer Care Conference and Expo at Marriot in 2008
- Worked jointly with departments including Technical Support, Human Resources, and Health, Safety & Security Environment
- Screened resumes and reached out to selected applicants
Education
Master's degree - Financial & Banking Management
Titu Maiorescu University
01.2009
Bachelor's degree - Romanian Language and Literature/ Bibliology & Information Science
University of Bucharest - Faculty of Letters
01.2007
Skills
- Languages spoken: English, Spanish, Italian, French
- Project management experience and experience in leading teams and stakeholders
- Stakeholder engagement experience
- High customer orientation and sales affinity
- Proactive, result-oriented action (willingness to make decisions)
- Resilience Under Pressure
- Effective Team Interaction
- Cross-Cultural Team Collaboration
- Organizational Communication Skills
- Outcome-Focused Methodology
- Compliance Monitoring
- Safety Standards Compliance
- Production Documentation
- Quality Inspections and Reporting
- Punctual and Reliable
- Attention to Detail
- Positive Attitude
Certification
- 2022 IATA Specialist Certification
- 2020 Live Online Trainer Certification
- 2018 Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt Certification
- 2015 Fundamental Logistics
- 2015 HR Inspector Certification
- 2012 Public Tenders Expert Certification
Training
- Supply Chain Management
- Fundamentals Logistics
- Air Freight - Fundamentals
- Ocean Freight - Fundamentals
- Land Transport - Fundamentals
- PPT training
- Insights Discovery
- Time Management
- Leadership Skills
- Value Selling
Affiliations
- Reading, arts craft, yoga, biking, snowboarding, kayaking,
- Volunteering for community activities (forest cleaning, beach cleaning, parks cleaning etc.)
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Senior Global Tender Manager
Schenker Americas Inc.
09.2018 - Current
Global Tender Manager
DB Schenker Romania
01.2018 - 07.2018
Global Tender Planner
DB Schenker Logistics Romania
09.2015 - 08.2018
Public Tenders Expert
Egnatia Odos S.A.
10.2012 - 08.2015
Manager Assistant
Egnatia Odos S.A.
10.2009 - 09.2012
Banking Advisor
Libra Bank S.A.
06.2008 - 11.2008
Manager Assistant
Walter Services Romania S.R.L
06.2008 - 11.2008
Master's degree - Financial & Banking Management
Titu Maiorescu University
Bachelor's degree - Romanian Language and Literature/ Bibliology & Information Science
University of Bucharest - Faculty of Letters
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