Melina Panaitache
About Melina Panaitache
Melina Panaitache is a Purchasing Manager at Edyn, where she has worked since 2018. She has a diverse background in procurement and project management, with previous roles at companies such as Hertz, KidZania London, and Genpact.
Current Role at Edyn
Melina Panaitache has been serving as the Purchasing Manager at Edyn since 2018. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing procurement processes and managing supplier relationships. Her experience in purchasing and procurement allows her to effectively contribute to the company's operational efficiency and cost management strategies. Edyn operates in the hospitality sector, and Melina's expertise supports the company's goals in sourcing and supply chain management.
Previous Experience in Procurement
Prior to her current position, Melina held various roles in procurement and project management. She worked at KidZania London as a Procurement Manager from 2016 to 2018, where she managed procurement activities. Before that, she was a Procurement Specialist and Buyer at Genpact from 2008 to 2009, and later served as a Procurement Project Manager and Senior Analyst at the same company from 2009 to 2010. Her background includes a brief tenure at Hertz as a Procurement Specialist in 2012 and a role as a Direct Marketing Team Leader and Project Manager at Red Planet Marketing Ltd in 2011.
Project Management Experience
Melina has a solid background in project management, having worked as a Project Manager for the EU EVS Programme at Jammerbugt Kommune from 2010 to 2011. This role involved coordinating various projects under the European Voluntary Service framework. Her project management skills have been further developed through her various roles in procurement, where she has managed projects related to sourcing and supplier engagement.
Education and Academic Background
Melina Panaitache holds a Master of Arts degree from the University of Bucharest, which she completed from 2005 to 2006. She also earned a Bachelor's degree from the same university, studying from 2002 to 2006. Her academic background provides her with a strong foundation in analytical and strategic thinking, which is essential in her roles in procurement and project management.