ERIKA BORBELY
Abu Dhabi,UAE
Summary
Diligent and driven professional with keen eye for optimizing procurement processes and fostering supplier relationships. Combines strategic sourcing and negotiation skills to enhance supply chain efficiency. Poised to make meaningful impact in Procurement Manager role.
Overview
1
1
Certificate
9
9
Years of Experience in Procurement
16
16
years of professional experience
Education
Master of Science - Civil Engineering
2004.09 - 2010.06
Skills
- Supply chain in aviation
- Technical specifications understanding
- Technical knowledge of MRO materials, components, and service contracts
- Inventory control understanding
- Vendor relationship management
- Tender assessment oversight
- Budgeting and forecasting
- Project Management
- Quality Management
- Proficiency in M365 tools, including AI integration and automation tools
- AutoCAD, SAP, and Salesforce knowledge
Certification
- ISO 9000:2015 Foundation (Quality
Management Systems)
Bureau Veritas – Dec 2017 - ISO 9001:2015 Internal auditor (Quality
Management systems)
Bureau Veritas – Dec 2017 - Discovering Leadership Essentials
Blue Ocean – Jan 2019 - PMP
Blue Ocean – Jan 2020 - not finished - MBA Essentials
London School of Economics and
Political Science – Jan 2025 – Apr 2025 - CILT Level 5
Blue Ocean - Ongoing - CIPS - Ongoing
Languages
English
Fluent
Spanish
Elementary
Hungarian
Native
Timeline
Procurement Manager - TK Airport Solutions SA Abu Dhabi
2021.12 - 2025.11
Procurement Manager - Clax Italia
2020.11 - 2021.11
Assistant Procurement Manager - TK Airport Solutions SA Abu Dhabi
2017.05 - 2020.10
Project Engineer - Tebodin Middle East Ltd
2013.09 - 2017.04
Civil Engineer - Akviron Kft
2010.01 - 2013.08
Budapest University of Technology end Economics - Master of Science, Civil Engineering
2004.09 - 2010.06
Work history
Procurement Manager
TK Airport Solutions SA Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi, UAE
2021.12 - 2025.11
- Monitored inventory needs and supervised procurement activities to facilitate supply chain operations and ensure continuous availability of spare parts, consumables, tools, and services.
- Adjusted inventory levels to keep obsolescence and cost low.
- Oversaw the creation of purchase orders, ensuring accuracy and compliance at all times.
- Navigated contract disputes adeptly, limiting business disruptions and reinforcing supplier connections.
- Enhanced supplier relationships by negotiating contracts and managing communications.
- Participated in contract reviews and manage contracts.
- Managed inventory levels efficiently, avoiding stockouts or excess.
- Upheld highest quality standards and create Power Automate workflows for monitoring and document processing using digital and AI tools.
- Followed and established standard operating procedures for the procurement department, increasing workflow efficiency, ensured policies and procedures are updated, and communicated to team.
- Lead preparation for external quality audits, performed internal quality audits.
- Adhered to air-side safety regulation and performed safety site visits.
- Supported sales team initiatives by scrutinizing MRO tender documents and liaising with cross-functional teams to generate technical and commercial bids (for spare parts and services such as training, operation and maintenance of Ground support equipment
- Conducted market research to identify potential suppliers and evaluate their capabilities.
- Calculated contract costs and monitor actual vs spent costs (budget) of awarded contracts (monthly presentation)
- Facilitated risk management activities through identification and mitigation of supply and contract-related risks.
- Monitored inventory management in SAP and performed periodic inventory audits.
Procurement Manager
Clax Italia
Dubai, UAE
2020.11 - 2021.11
- Conducted procurement operations, issued quotation requests, developed purchase orders and oversaw supplier management.
- Fostered positive relationships with suppliers.
- Formulated sourcing strategies optimizing supply chain efficiency.
- Evaluated vendor performance for quality assurance and compliance checks.
- Drove continuous improvement in procurement operations by regularly reviewing and updating processes.
- Improved supplier relationships through effective communication and collaboration.
- Identified potential suppliers to diversify sourcing options and increase competition amongst vendors.
- Managed tender process, interviewing and comparing bids to maximize contract terms.
Assistant Procurement Manager
TK Airport Solutions SA Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi, UAE
2017.05 - 2020.10
- Prepare purchase orders for services, consumables.
- Ensured compliance of locally procured materials with project specifications.
- Ensured compliance with company policies during all procurement activities.
- Resolved invoice discrepancies with finance department collaboration.
- Complied with regulatory requirements within all procurement activities.
- Sourced and verified quotations from suppliers before initiating purchase processes.
- Worked with department heads to determine requirements for procurement activities.
- Tracked purchase orders, ensured timely delivery of goods.
- Evaluated supplier performance, implemented improvement plans where needed.
- Negotiated with vendors and service providers to control corporate expenditures.
Project Engineer
Tebodin Middle East Ltd
Abu Dhabi, UAE
2013.09 - 2017.04
- Review Material specifications and assist to procurement activities.
- Managed all aspects of project logistics, resulting in smoother workflows.
- Assessed potential suppliers, ensuring quality and reliability.
- Offered technical support throughout each stage of projects' implementation.
- Liaised with clients to establish successful project objectives.
- Fulfilled administrative duties, contributing to efficient operations.
- Assisted to engineering activities and delegated tasks.
- Ensured smooth interdisciplinary coordination within the project team (excellent scope understanding skills, construction drawings reading skills).
- Assisted to project plan and schedule preparation.
- Ensured project timelines are met (prepared progress reports, monitored progress)
- Analyzed actual vs planned progress.
- Prepared contingency plan if required.
- Ensure project KPI's met and monitor tendency.
Regularly monitored budget (achieved progress against spent cost etc.) - Prepared management documents (project quality plan, site visit report, project close out plan, cost estimation report, BOQ etc.)
Civil Engineer
Akviron Kft
Szolnok, Hungary
2010.01 - 2013.08
- Assisted in Tender plan preparation and submissions.
- Prepared construction packages (IFC Drawings, Specifications).
- Prepared of As-Build drawings.
- Analyzed customer requirements to offer tailored engineering solutions.
- Coordinated with engineering teams to provide support for sales proposals.