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Alexandra Benčíková

Alexandra Benčíková

Summary

Pragmatic and experienced professional with solid experience in leadership roles and more then 10 years experience with procurement in banking industry. Proven track record of success leading and exceeding expectations in cost savings, cost avoidance solutions and problem solving.

Strong background in strategic planning, financial management and team development. Skilled in identifying opportunities and implementing practical business strategies with commitment to staying informed about latest trends, technologies and best practices.

Overview

15
years of professional experience

Work History

ABadvisor s.r.o.

Owner /Managing Director
08.2021 - Current

Job overview

  • Founded 09/2021 to provide consulting services and events organization (private activity)
  • 08/2021 - 02/2022 management in a private company dealing with food production, based on assignment of the company owner - effective setting of processes and reorganization in the company TO 10 million / 150 FTE
  • Event management 06/2021 and 06/2022 Horse polo event organization.


PB SERVIS, A. S

BOARD MEMBER/Chief Operating Officer
12.2017 - 07.2021

Job overview

  • PB Servis (TO 7mio/65 FTE) subsidiary company of the 365 bank (Poštová banka earlier) , provides several services to the Bank and other companies in J&T Group.
  • Main activities of PB Servis - Facility and real estate management, implementation of construction investments and support services - accounting, legal and other services for about 70 SPVs
  • Direct management of departments - Legal, Economic and Controlling, Marketing , Registry and IT
  • Designing and implementing business strategies, plans and procedures. Continuous selection of employees and setting of KPIs for employee evaluation
  • Regular negotiations with clients and vendors
  • Implementation of SW for facility processes and the process of approving projects, orders, invoices and digitizing company documents
  • Led cost-reduction / cost-avoidance initiatives and their execution, processes optimization and setting competencies across the company.
  • Setting and updating customers and suppliers client contractual conditions, adjustment of flat rates and performances

Poštová banka a.s. (365 Bank a s.)

Head of Purchasing
01.2014 - 11.2017

Job overview

  • Management of central purchasing department, creation of a purchasing strategy and its implementation within the company
  • Developed and maintained communications with internal clients, finance units and vendors to determine sustainability of services and vendor relations.
  • Negotiated price and commercial terms, including contract preparation and contract management
  • Optimization of the bank's costs, cooperation in the preparation of budgets, forecasts and reports
  • Led cost-reduction / cost-avoidance initiatives and their execution.
  • Managed budget in amount of 4,5 - 7 mil. EUR per year (planning, forecasting, delivering savings, ...).




UNICREDIT, S.P.A

Purchasing Manager
10.2008 - 11.2013

Job overview

  • Management and coordination of the central purchasing department, process of procurement of goods, works and services for the entire bank network, management of the process of tenders, electronic auctions, price comparisons
  • Ensuring contractual documentation for all departments of the bank, updating and terminating contractual relationships and reviewing contractual terms
  • In cooperation with Cost Management, optimization of the bank's costs, cooperation in the preparation of budgets, forecasts and reports for CEE departments
  • Control of fulfillment and compliance with contractual relationships and compliance of individual procurements with the internal cost plan.

Education

St. Cyril And Method University
Trnava

Master of Arts from MassMedia Communication
05.2012

University Overview

Comprehensive education in, a general overview, in literature, philosophy, history and knowledge of relevant media laws. Extension "beyond the technical horizon". The diploma thesis was focused on media manipulation and propagation during the Second World War.

Finished with the state exam.

Slovak Technical University
Bratislava

Master of Science from Technical Equipment of Building
05.2003

University Overview

General study of earthworks, with an emphasis on the technical side of architecture in the development, design and implementation of buildings.

Subsequent specialization in the last two years Technical equipment of buildings - planning, design, construction and operation of technical equipment of the building environment. Finished with the state exam.

Skills

  • Executive Leadership
  • Business Planning
  • Cost Savings and Reduction
  • Vendor and Contract Negotiation
  • Leadership and People Development
  • Analytical and Critical Thinker

Additional Information

Additional Information

As a main part of my life is my hobby and passion - horses. Every year I organize horse polo event - in xbionic. Main activity is fundraising for financial and non-financial support of the tournament, and all following duties - players, team coordination and tournament organization, where approximately 500 spectators and invited guests were participated. Communication with the media and promotion of the event on social networks. Follow-up promo activities for partners and promotion on social networks.

Languages

Slovak
Native language
English
Advanced
C1
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Timeline

Owner /Managing Director
ABadvisor s.r.o.
08.2021 - Current
BOARD MEMBER/Chief Operating Officer
PB SERVIS, A. S
12.2017 - 07.2021
Head of Purchasing
Poštová banka a.s. (365 Bank a s.)
01.2014 - 11.2017
Purchasing Manager
UNICREDIT, S.P.A
10.2008 - 11.2013
St. Cyril And Method University
Master of Arts from MassMedia Communication
Slovak Technical University
Master of Science from Technical Equipment of Building

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