Nevena Lyubomirova Miteva
Sofia
Summary
Dynamic procurement professional with a proven track record at Lufthansa Technik Sofia Ltd., excelling in process improvement and KPI analysis. Skilled in SAP and data management, I drive operational efficiency and enhance team performance. Known for my problem-solving abilities, I consistently deliver results that optimize supply chain processes and vendor relationships.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Business Expert Processes & Projects
Lufthansa Technik Sofia Ltd.
Sofia
11.2022 - Current
- Enhanced operational efficiency through implementation of targeted process improvement initiatives.
- Oversaw 50 departmental processes as Process Architect, driving continuous enhancements.
- Maintained accurate vendor master data by generating and updating records regularly.
- Conducted KPI analyses via business intelligence tools, providing insights for decision-making.
Senior Central Buyer
Lufthansa Technik Sofia Ltd.
01.2017 - 10.2022
- Guided team buyers to enhance KPIs and overall performance.
- Participated in SAP implementation as requester and tester for assigned projects.
- Resolved escalations related to A/C layover material supply, transport and stock availability.
- Executed standard supply tasks including sourcing, purchasing, and tracking delegated A/C.
- Perform contracting services if requested.
Central Buyer
Lufthansa Technik Sofia Ltd.
08.2014 - 01.2017
- Company Overview: Aviation, MRO
- Placing, processing and status tracking of purchase orders for aircraft parts, general materials and tools, using mainly SAP;
- Sourcing of aircraft materials on global market. Collect quotes and negotiate terms and conditions with vendors;
- Proactively coordinate each delivery with suppliers and communicate with logistics department to ensure smooth delivery in a timely manner;
- Monitor the complete supply chain process until material issue at production;
- Communication and coordination with local as well as other central, or external teams, especially in case of urgent, Aircraft-on-ground situations characterized with very limited response and reaction times;
- Proactively optimizing purchasing with regards to the total costs;
- Proactively liaising with production department regarding any possible delays or deliveries in advance;
- Invoice and credit note matching;
- Resolving payment issues - communicating with supplier’s accounts payable department, due to invoice discrepancies in order to have correct posting and payment in due date;
- Coordination with involved parties during In-house fabrication process for certain aircraft parts.
- Aviation, MRO
Procurement Administrator/Buyer
Adecco Bulgaria/ HP
12.2011 - 06.2014
- Company Overview: Procurement of hardware and software
- Convert purchase requests into purchase orders (POs) in SAP /considering customer’s requests;
- Undertake changes in POs, manage/own POs throughout their complete life cycle;
- Tracking the status of shipments and ensuring timely deliveries with requisitioners, local client support and logistics departments;
- Resolve payment issues - follow-up with customer’s accounts payable department, when such occur in order to have correct posting and payment in due date;
- Check invoice accuracy (its validity) prior to payment;
- Handle relationships with vendors /suppliers in terms of orders, deliveries, payments and invoicing in accordance with the IT procurement processes on client’s account;
- Maintain vendor database in SAP;
- Generate and analyze open orders’ report, blocked invoices’ report and vendors’ turnover report on a weekly basis.
- Procurement of hardware and software
Purchasing Manager
SIS Industries Ltd.
Sofia
09.2010 - 06.2011
- Company Overview: Production and trade of wines, high-spirits and flours, FMCG sector
- Manage, organize, analyse the activities of the department and reports for Executive Director and Board of Directors.
- Ensures the Production Department and the company with materials and services under the most competitive market conditions.
- Conducting constant market research and analyses of basic production goods and materials.
- Represents the company when signing contracts with strategic suppliers. Assists the Financial Department with the budgeting and payment schedule.
- Production and trade of wines, high-spirits and flours, FMCG sector
Assistant to the Purchasing Manager
SIS Industries Ltd.
Sofia
09.2008 - 09.2010
- Company Overview: Production and trade of wines, high-spirits and flours, FMCG sector
- Handling the correspondence at the department (emails, faxes, courier shipments).
- Assisting the Purchasing Manager in researching the marker-suppliers, prices of goods, services, raw materials, market prognoses.
- Preparation of analyses and reports requested by the Purchasing Manager.
- Production and trade of wines, high-spirits and flours, FMCG sector
Education
Master’s Degree - International Business and Management
Academy of Economics “D.A.Tsenov”
Svishtov01.2010
Management courses
Bulgarian Business Leaders Forum Academy of Economics “D.A.Tsenov”
Svishtov01.2008
Bachelor’s Degree - International Economic Relations
Academy of Economics “D.A.Tsenov”
Svishtov01.2008
English, French
Foreign Language High School
Dobrich01.2004
Skills
- SAP
- NAVISION
- WINDOWS
- WORD
- EXCEL
- POWERPOINT
- BI
- Process improvement
- KPI analysis
- Data management
- Problem-solving abilities
- Adaptability and flexibility
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 11/16/85
- Nationality: Bulgarian
Languages
Bulgarian
First Language
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
French
Elementary (A2)
A2
Timeline
Business Expert Processes & Projects
Lufthansa Technik Sofia Ltd.
11.2022 - Current
Senior Central Buyer
Lufthansa Technik Sofia Ltd.
01.2017 - 10.2022
Central Buyer
Lufthansa Technik Sofia Ltd.
08.2014 - 01.2017
Procurement Administrator/Buyer
Adecco Bulgaria/ HP
12.2011 - 06.2014
Purchasing Manager
SIS Industries Ltd.
09.2010 - 06.2011
Assistant to the Purchasing Manager
SIS Industries Ltd.
09.2008 - 09.2010
Master’s Degree - International Business and Management
Academy of Economics “D.A.Tsenov”
Management courses
Bulgarian Business Leaders Forum Academy of Economics “D.A.Tsenov”
Bachelor’s Degree - International Economic Relations
Academy of Economics “D.A.Tsenov”
English, French
Foreign Language High School
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