Jana Noveska
Procurement Specialist
Skopje
Summary
Procurement professional with strong track record in sourcing, negotiation, and supplier management. Skilled in optimizing procurement processes, reducing costs, and ensuring supply chain efficiency. Known for effective team collaboration, flexibility in dynamic environments, and steadfast focus on achieving impactful results. Proven ability to analyze market trends, build strategic partnerships, and deliver value-driven outcomes.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Procurement Specialist
DS Smith International Paper
11.2023 - Current
- Tracked purchase orders and followed up with vendors and carriers to support timely deliveries.
- Developed and maintained detailed records of all procurement activities for accurate tracking and reporting purposes.
- Maintained up-to-date database of suppliers, vendors and contracts to support accurate recordkeeping.
- Established relationships with vendors and suppliers to streamline procurement operations.
- Negotiated favorable contracts with vendors for long-term supply agreements, securing stable pricing and reliable product availability.
- Researched and identified potential new suppliers to increase vendor base.
- Coordinated closely with finance teams to monitor budgets and cash flow implications related to procurement activities.
- Managed a diverse portfolio of suppliers, ensuring timely delivery of goods and services at competitive prices.
- Facilitated transparent bidding processes for supplier selection, ensuring fairness and adherence to established guidelines.
- Work in SAP, KIWI, Provalido
MARKETING MANAGER
INEX OLGICA HOTEL & SPA OHRID
01.2021 - 01.2023
- Maximizing the hotel's revenues by developing programs to increase occupancy, research and analyse marketing trends, identify target markets, plan campaigns and develop strategies. Organizing conferences, seminars, forums, events. Creating content, including text posts, video and images for use on social media. Complete management of the SPA center and involvement in quality control of the hotel (staff, cleaning, food, service).
DEPUTY DIRECTOR
REVLON - DAKALAMA
04.2021 - 10.2021
- Responsible to improve the sales process, help to close deals with local associates, implementation of new products on the market, expanding the sales network, preparing and monitoring sales reports, taking steps to increase sales. Preparing export-import invoices, forecast of products, monitor orders, social media maintenance. Complete work in Pantheon system.
ASSISTANT IN PROCUREMENT, MAINTENANCE & VEHICLE FLEET
NELT ST
05.2017 - 04.2021
- Raising purchase orders and maintaining procurement records, assist in contractor selections by gathering procurement specifications from suppliers, contract negotiation and cost management. Full responsibility for documentation related to vehicle fleet, spare parts, registration policies, invoice entry into SAP and expense reports.
SALES ANALYST
NELT ST
06.2016 - 05.2017
- Compiling, analyzing, and reporting sales data. Monitoring and analyzing competitive activity, customer, and market trends. Providing weekly, monthly, and ad hoc reports as well as forecasting and billing analysis. Work in SAP system.
TRADE MARKETING SPECIALIST & SALES ANALYST
NELT ST
05.2014 - 06.2016
- Execution of the trade marketing plan in line with sales and marketing objectives and managing the trade marketing budget. Improving brand presence and campaign execution across trade. Visiting the points of sale regularly to ensure that the brand is visible. Conceptualizing and executing trade promotions. Implementing channel-specific marketing strategies and plans for assigned retailers.
CUSTOMER SERVICE & FINANCE ASSISTANT
NELT ST
01.2007 - 05.2014
- Answering calls about company's products, services and offerings, receiving and processing orders into system from HHC devices. Resolving issues and troubleshooting technical problems with IT department in Serbia. Handling customer complaints. Accounting of invoices and bank statements, documents for receipt of goods in warehouse, dealing with short term or damaged goods.
MERCHANDISER
NELT ST
04.2004 - 01.2007
- Visiting several stores every day, performing stockouts, organizing the shelf, setting up displays, and setting up price and promotional signs. Collaborating with stores to ensure proper execution of plans, gathering information on market trends, competition prices/campaigns and customers reactions to products.
Education
Bachelor of Philosophy - French Language And Literature
UKIM Blaze Koneski
Skopje 04.2001 -
Skills
Purchasing processes
Analytical skills
Organizational skills
Teamwork and collaboration
Purchasing strategies
Contract monitoring
Problem-solving abilities
Effective communication
Persuasion skills
Writing and verbal communication
Multitasking Abilities
Professionalism
Timeline
Procurement Specialist
DS Smith International Paper
11.2023 - Current
DEPUTY DIRECTOR
REVLON - DAKALAMA
04.2021 - 10.2021
MARKETING MANAGER
INEX OLGICA HOTEL & SPA OHRID
01.2021 - 01.2023
ASSISTANT IN PROCUREMENT, MAINTENANCE & VEHICLE FLEET
NELT ST
05.2017 - 04.2021
SALES ANALYST
NELT ST
06.2016 - 05.2017
TRADE MARKETING SPECIALIST & SALES ANALYST
NELT ST
05.2014 - 06.2016
CUSTOMER SERVICE & FINANCE ASSISTANT
NELT ST
01.2007 - 05.2014
MERCHANDISER
NELT ST
04.2004 - 01.2007
Bachelor of Philosophy - French Language And Literature
UKIM Blaze Koneski
04.2001 -
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