MARIUS FLORIN TOPIRCEAN
Wexford
Summary
Global strategic sourcing and procurement leader with 15+ years of experience driving enterprise-wide transformation across medical devices, high-tech, pharmaceuticals, and automotive industries. Proven record of delivering consistent 5%+ annual savings on COGS and indirect spend, with individual negotiations achieving as high as 40%+ reductions, while managing and negotiating global portfolios as high as €300M–€400M+. Trusted advisor to executive leadership, with expertise in supplier innovation, large-scale contract negotiations, and risk management programs that safeguard supply continuity in regulated environments. Recognized for building resilient global supply networks, aligning procurement strategies with corporate growth objectives, and leading international teams to deliver measurable enterprise value.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Strategic Sourcing Manager
Natus Neuro
01.2025 - Current
- Directed $80M+ global spend, achieving 5% COGS reduction, 30+ day payment term improvement, and establishing a 2-year savings pipeline.
- Defined, structured, and led the global sourcing function, building a high-performing team to optimize costs, ensure supply continuity, and drive Value Improvement Programs and NPI launch success.
- Forged strategic supplier partnerships and implemented analytics-driven sourcing strategies, mitigating risk while aligning contracts with corporate growth objectives.
Strategic Procurement Manager
Sulzer – Global Water & Industry BU
01.2022 - 01.2024
- Developed and executed multi-year procurement strategies, managing $80M+ spend, delivering 3–4% annual savings, and creating a 2-year project pipeline targeting 5% savings, with select initiatives achieving 40%+ reductions.
- Managed and coached a high-performing team of 9+ direct reports and mentored an additional 4+ team members, fostering continuous improvement and driving operational excellence.
- Negotiated strategic agreements supporting innovation, enhancing supplier performance, and strengthening commercial partnerships.
- Led continuous improvement initiatives across cost, quality, and delivery reliability, ensuring sustainable value creation.
Senior Solutions Purchaser
Schneider Electric – Solutions Division
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Established strategic procurement processes across project lifecycles after a two-year absence, managing projects from $100K to $5M+.
- Developed supplier panels and vendor selection frameworks, ensuring high-quality sourcing and consistent supplier performance.
- Negotiated framework agreements, delivering 3–5% average savings and up to 20%+ reductions on select projects, while aligning back-to-back commercial terms to further benefit the company.
- Created escalation and risk mitigation processes to proactively manage supply chain risks and ensure project continuity.
Procurement Manager
Baxter Healthcare SA
01.2020 - 01.2021
- Led an $80M+ procurement portfolio across multiple sites, with a strong focus on cost avoidance, cost optimization, and supply continuity.
- Achieved significant savings within the first month through strategic negotiations and proactive risk management.
- Ensured uninterrupted supply continuity during COVID, delivering robust risk mitigation strategies under unprecedented market conditions.
- Managed tenders, contracts, and supplier performance aligned with corporate goals, securing 5–15%+ savings through targeted negotiations.
Procurement Specialist: OPEX & Packaging
The Coca-Cola Company – Commercial Product Supply Division
01.2020 - 2020
- Directed $100M+ contracts and supplier relationships across multiple regions, driving full compliance and elevating contract maturity.
- Achieved 20–30% cost reductions on key negotiations and programs, while improving commercial terms and overall supplier performance.
- Led supply risk management initiatives, implementing robust mapping and mitigation processes to ensure continuity and minimize exposure.
Various Strategic Procurement Roles
Valeo – Vision Systems & North America
01.2015 - 01.2019
- Delivered multi-million-dollar savings through innovative sourcing strategies and risk management, supporting projects with spend up to $200M+.
- Improved NPI costs by 3–4% year-on-year over 4–6 years, achieving up to 30%+ reductions on select negotiations.
- Developed supplier panels and procurement reporting tools across North America, streamlining processes and enhancing operational consistency.
- Consolidated supplier pricing agreements, optimizing procurement processes to improve margins and support corporate profitability.
- Mentored and led procurement teams, ensuring delivery against aggressive project milestones and fostering high-performing capabilities.
Purchasing, Sourcing, Finance and Sales Roles
Various companies
01.2004 - 01.2015
- Progressive experience in procurement, account management, brand management, and finance, building a strong foundation in negotiation, supplier relations, and business development.
Education
Diploma - Full Stack Software Development
Code Institute
Bachelor Degree - Marketing
Babes Bolyai University of Economic Sciences
High School Degree - Electronics and Automatization
Lucian Blaga Highschool
Skills
- Strategic Sourcing
- Contract Negotiation
- Supplier Relationship Management
- Cost Reduction Strategies
- Cross-Functional Leadership
- Global Procurement
- Risk Mitigation
- Change Management
- Continuous Improvement
Timeline
Senior Strategic Sourcing Manager
Natus Neuro
01.2025 - Current
Strategic Procurement Manager
Sulzer – Global Water & Industry BU
01.2022 - 01.2024
Senior Solutions Purchaser
Schneider Electric – Solutions Division
01.2021 - 01.2022
Procurement Manager
Baxter Healthcare SA
01.2020 - 01.2021
Procurement Specialist: OPEX & Packaging
The Coca-Cola Company – Commercial Product Supply Division
01.2020 - 2020
Various Strategic Procurement Roles
Valeo – Vision Systems & North America
01.2015 - 01.2019
Purchasing, Sourcing, Finance and Sales Roles
Various companies
01.2004 - 01.2015
Bachelor Degree - Marketing
Babes Bolyai University of Economic Sciences
High School Degree - Electronics and Automatization
Lucian Blaga Highschool
Diploma - Full Stack Software Development
Code Institute
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