VIOREL GROZAVU

[email protected] • +37369151899 • Chisinau, Moldova

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Proactive and versatile professional with a dedication to quickly adapting to new challenges. Strong problem-solving abilities and a proven track record of fostering strong relationships with clients and team members. Focused on supporting team success and achieving positive results.

WORK EXPERIENCE

Chief of Procurement Department
07/2024 - 06/2025
Art-Granit SRL , Chisinau, Moldova
• Supplier management: Identify potential suppliers, negotiate contracts, and build and maintain strong supplier relationships.
• Procurement oversight: Oversee the entire procurement process, from requisitioning to delivery, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and efficiency.
• Cross-functional collaboration: Work with other departments, such as finance, production, and sales, to forecast demand and align purchasing activities with company-wide needs.
Branch Manager
01/2016 - 10/2023
Kaufland Romania & Moldova SRL , Chisinau & Galati, Moldova & Romania
• Operational accountability: Oversee all store processes: product availability, stock management, merchandising, layout and store appearance.
• Leadership & team management: Lead, motivate, and develop a team in line with company values. Set performance expectations, monitor KPIs, give feedback, handle HR issues and ensure the team delivers on targets.
• Financial & business performance: Monitor and drive key economic indicators of the store: sales, margins, costs, shrinkage, inventory turns.
• Customer experience & store presentation: Ensure the store offers an attractive and efficient shopping experience. Handle customer feedback and issues, maintain store reputation.
• Compliance, safety & standards: Ensure compliance with regulatory, company, and internal standards. Maintain audit readiness and internal control systems.
• Strategic tasks & development: Participate in market analysis, competitor activity, and implement improvement initiatives.
Buyer
07/2013 - 09/2015
StarNet SRL , Chisinau, Moldova
• Research and identify suppliers: Find and vet potential suppliers for products and services.
• Negotiate terms: Secure favorable terms, prices, and delivery schedules with suppliers.
• Select products: Choose items that align with market research and increase sales and profit.
• Place orders: Create and monitor purchase orders to ensure accuracy and timely delivery.
Public Auditor
02/2010 - 12/2012
Court of Accounts of Moldova , Chisinau, Moldova
• Assess resource use: Evaluate whether public resources are used efficiently and effectively.
• Identify areas for improvement: Pinpoint inefficiencies, waste, and areas where programs can improve.
• Establish objectives and criteria: Define audit goals and standards.
• Gather and analyze evidence: Collect and assess data to measure performance.
• Report findings: Communicate audit results clearly to management and stakeholders.
• Provide recommendations: Suggest actionable improvements and promote transparency.

EDUCATION

Performance auditing courses
10/2011 - 11/2011
Centre of Excellence in Finance , Ljubljana, Slovenia
Audit courses (IT & Performance)
11/2010 - 11/2010
Court of Accounts of India , New Delhi, India
Licentiate in Economy (Finance-Banks)
10/1996 - 09/2000
University 'Babeș-Bolyai' , Cluj-Napoca, Romania
Finance-Banks
06/1996
Academy of Economic Studies , Chisinau, Moldova
Mathematics-Physics
06/1995
Lyceum 'Gaudeamus' , Chisinau, Moldova
High School
06/1993
High School Nr.12 , Chisinau, Moldova

SKILLS

Technical Skills: Supplier Management, Procurement Oversight, Contract Negotiation, Product Selection, Compliance Monitoring, Retail Operations, Customer Relationship Management, Strategic Planning, Market Analysis, Performance Monitoring, Troubleshooting
Soft Skills: Team Leadership, Effective Communication, Problem Solving, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Calm Under Pressure, Multitasking, Attention to Detail, Organization and Time Management, Collaboration, Planning, Supervision and Leadership
Tools: Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Outlook Express, Artificial Intelligence Tools
Other: Remote Office Availability, Driving License - Category B