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Adriana Axamítová

Adriana Axamítová

Bratislava

Summary

With a proven track record at Johnson Controls International, Exceling in supply chain finance and procurement, showcasing expertise in strategic sourcing and supplier relationship management. Through leadership in finance initiatives across EMEA and APAC, coupled with the skill of fostering collaborative teamwork, has successfully driven a 12.5% cost reduction, thereby enhancing operational efficiency and financial performance.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Supply Chain Finance Implementation Lead

Johnson Controls International
11.2022 - Current
  • Lead the implementation of the Supply Chain Finance program for EMEA and APAC region
  • Working closely with the 3 external providers to communicate information and coordinating activities throughout all functional groups
  • Developing and implementing standardized processes, policies and procedures
  • Liaising with suppliers to resolve inquiries, address issues and support trainings
  • Working across departments, aligning on business needs and developing strategy for program adoption with supplier base
  • Collaborating with Accounts Payable team on supplier activation activities required to support the program, including documentation of process and work instructions
  • Supporting internal training efforts with Procurement and other functional teams to drive understanding and adoption of program
  • Developing and iterating goals, metrics and reporting to monitor the program
  • Working with IT partners to design and implementing executive-level dashboards and reports
  • Working with stakeholders to drive process improvement activities, creating and executing action plans; monitoring and reporting on progress against these plans

Supply Chain Finance/ Trade Working Capital Procurement Specialist EMEA

Johnson Controls International
06.2021 - 10.2022
  • Responsible for initial contact with suppliers to communicate JCI’s requirements, building supplier database for EMEA and APAC region
  • Engaging with suppliers to educate them on JCI SCF program highlighting program benefit for liquidity and cash flow, providing trainings to internal stakeholders, running educational sessions, managed approximately 20-30 sessions each month
  • Documenting supplier concerns and providing regular updates to category managers, stakeholders and regional VP's
  • Preparing metrics and status reports
  • Driving activities towards company’s cash targets
  • Improved supplier relationships through regular communication and collaboration, enhancing overall service quality.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop project-specific procurement plans, aligning strategies with overall business objectives.
  • Drove standardization across procurement processes which resulted in greater consistency, improved efficiency, and reduced errors.

Workforce & Site Manager

Superior SDI Slovakia s. r. o.
01.2017 - 07.2020

Responsible for the setup and smooth functioning of SDI entities across EMEA

  • Managed invoicing and accounting processes
  • Responsible for all certification prolongation processes
  • Responsible for SDI’s Employee Benefits Program, including but not limited to meal tickets, Christmas gifts, Birthday gifts, Sports Program and Health Package
  • Responsible for first-day orientation for new employees, along with equipment and credentials preparation
  • Executed and maintained all SDI employment contracts and renewals, approximately 30 employees
  • Coordinated reconstruction work, new furniture, equipment and approvals for SDI’s new site
  • Responsible for all Permanent Recruitment and Workforce activities across EMEA
  • In charge of Supplier Management activities in accordance with Internal Procurement policies
  • Cooperated with various Stakeholders and Budget Owners across EMEA to define yearly strategy, identifying their needs to ensure smooth cooperation with Procurement
  • Managed to reduce Supplier database across EMEA, resulting in hard cost savings of 10% for Clients as well as building strategic partnership with selected Suppliers
  • Prepared and executed agreements with all Suppliers, including volume discount matrixes that delivered further savings in the event Supplier received more requirements throughout the year
  • Standardized terms and conditions for all Suppliers across EMEA
  • Responsible for analyzing employment costs in each country and negotiating final markup rates with Workforce Suppliers
  • Managed end-to-end Recruitment process, acting liaison between the Stakeholders and contracted Agencies
  • Experience running RFx process for both categories of spend across Europe
  • Preparation of backup documentation for each Supplier, including fair value determination, Supplier Selection process, Sourcing Summary, Benchmarking, Savings Calculation and Negotiation Evidence

Procurement Service Center Team Leader for Lenovo (Slovakia) S.r.o.

Superior SDI Slovakia s. r. o.
09.2015 - 12.2016
  • Led a team of Operational Specialists and Sourcing Buyers located across EMEA (approx. 30 people)
  • Responsible for supervising strategic RFQs and assisting Executive Level stakeholders
  • Managing transition of direct and indirect spend in accordance with Client's Procurement Policy
  • Responsible for preparing various Spend & Workload Analysis reports for the different sub-regions
  • Acted as Single Point of Contact for escalations
  • Mentored Team members to develop their professional capabilities
  • Designed a 2-week training plan for new employees, ensuring their full competence before starting to deliver services to clients
  • Responsible for monitoring KPIs, ensuring corrective actions were taken at the right time to guarantee full compliance
  • Empowered team members by delegating responsibilities according to individual strengths and areas of expertise.
  • Set performance expectations for the team, monitoring progress towards goals and providing constructive feedback as needed.
  • Coordinated resources effectively to meet project deadlines and achieve desired results.

Sourcing Specialist for Lenovo (Slovakia) S.r.o.

Superior SDI Slovakia s. r. o.
01.2014 - 09.2015
  • Managed Indirect Tactical Requirements across multiple categories in EMEA (Marketing, Workforce, Consulting, HR services, Travel, Site services and Translations)
  • Ensured stakeholder’s compliance with internal Client’s Procurement policies
  • Held Negotiations with suppliers to deliver hard cost savings
  • Managed RFP processes and prepared detailed analysis and comparison for stakeholders
  • Collaborated with Client’s Legal department to ensure suppliers work under standard terms and conditions
  • Processed contracts within ERP system prior to stakeholder's generation of Purchase Request
  • Achieved overall 12.5% cost savings, managing around 30-35 requirements per month
  • Preparation of sourcing backup documentation in accordance to company's guidelines

Procurement Operational Specialist for Lenovo (Slovakia), S.r.o.

Superior SDI Slovakia s. r. o.
07.2013 - 06.2014
  • Managed approximately 40 incoming inquiries from stakeholders via phone, email or instant messages per day and addressed or triaged them as necessary
  • Processed purchase orders within several ERPs, including SAP, SRM and Ariba
  • Reviewed and approved Purchase Request ensuring amount was in accordance with contract, correct category was selected as well as adding correct people into approval chain
  • Set-up new suppliers into SAP, validating all provided paperwork contained accurate data
  • Created and maintained excel reports showing all processed Purchase Orders across all EMEA countries
  • Created multiple presentations to show Procurement Operations performance, based on agreed KPIs with client
  • Trained and monitored new colleagues on Purchase Request approval process

Front Office Supervisor

Tulip House, a.s.
04.2012 - 07.2013
  • Check in/ check out guests
  • Email/ phone reservations
  • Managing front office team - preparation of training's, creating monthly attendance, creating monthly reports of cash-flow

Front Desk Staff

Crown Plaza Hotel
08.2011 - 04.2012
  • Welcoming guests, check in/ check out
  • Providing concierge services

Front Desk Staff

Tulip House, a.s.
03.2011 - 08.2011
  • Check in/ check out
  • Making reservations on phone/ via email
  • Concierge services

Education

Master of Science - Finance & Strategy

Comenius University Bratislava
Bratislava
06.2015

High School Diploma -

Hotel Academy, Mikovíniho 1
Bratislava
06.2010

Skills

  • Supplier Relationship Management
  • Procurement expertise
  • Strategic Sourcing
  • ERP systems knowledge
  • Cost-reduction strategies
  • Supply Chain Management
  • Financial management and reporting
  • Problem-Solving
  • Multitasking Abilities
  • Excellent Communication
  • Critical Thinking
  • Team Collaboration
  • Adaptability and Flexibility
  • Continuous Improvement
  • Project Management
  • Presentation Skills

Training

  • Intensive training for advanced buyers, 2016, AIO Education
  • Emerging Leaders, 2023, Johnson Controls, Leadership Excellence Programs
  • Project Management Professional, 2023, PwC's Academy

Personal Information

Driving License: B

Hobbies and Interests

  • Yoga
  • CrossFit
  • Running
  • Reading
  • Traveling

Timeline

Supply Chain Finance Implementation Lead

Johnson Controls International
11.2022 - Current

Supply Chain Finance/ Trade Working Capital Procurement Specialist EMEA

Johnson Controls International
06.2021 - 10.2022

Workforce & Site Manager

Superior SDI Slovakia s. r. o.
01.2017 - 07.2020

Procurement Service Center Team Leader for Lenovo (Slovakia) S.r.o.

Superior SDI Slovakia s. r. o.
09.2015 - 12.2016

Sourcing Specialist for Lenovo (Slovakia) S.r.o.

Superior SDI Slovakia s. r. o.
01.2014 - 09.2015

Procurement Operational Specialist for Lenovo (Slovakia), S.r.o.

Superior SDI Slovakia s. r. o.
07.2013 - 06.2014

Front Office Supervisor

Tulip House, a.s.
04.2012 - 07.2013

Front Desk Staff

Crown Plaza Hotel
08.2011 - 04.2012

Front Desk Staff

Tulip House, a.s.
03.2011 - 08.2011

Master of Science - Finance & Strategy

Comenius University Bratislava

High School Diploma -

Hotel Academy, Mikovíniho 1
Adriana Axamítová