Ioana Chirila
About Ioana Chirila
Ioana Chirila is the Purchasing Team Lead at Plexus Corp., where she manages customer and supplier inquiries and identifies sourcing barriers. She holds a Bachelor's and a Master's degree in Business Administration from Universitatea din Oradea and has extensive experience in procurement and team management.
Current Role at Plexus Corp
Ioana Chirila currently serves as the Purchasing Team Lead at Plexus Corp, a position she has held since 2019. In this role, she ensures that customer and supplier queries are addressed within specified time frames. She is responsible for identifying barriers to sourcing products and spotting relevant trends that may impact procurement strategies. Additionally, she handles complex inquiries and escalations to support her team and partners.
Previous Experience at Plexus Corp
Ioana Chirila has a history of working at Plexus Corp, where she held multiple positions. She began her career at the company as a Manufacturing Associate from 2014 to 2015 for eight months in Oradea. She then advanced to the role of Senior Buyer from 2015 to 2018, where she worked for three years in the same location. Her experience at Plexus Corp has contributed to her expertise in procurement and supply chain management.
Education and Academic Background
Ioana Chirila obtained her Bachelor’s Degree in Administrarea afacerilor from Universitatea din Oradea, where she studied from 2011 to 2014. Following her undergraduate studies, she pursued a Master’s Degree in Administrarea afacerilor regionale at the same university, completing her studies from 2014 to 2016. Additionally, she graduated from Aurel Lazar with a High School diploma in Social Sciences, studying from 2007 to 2011.
Professional Skills and Responsibilities
In her current role, Ioana Chirila plays a key part in identifying trends within her team. She alerts management to development opportunities for products, strategies, and individuals. Her responsibilities include ensuring effective communication with suppliers and customers, as well as addressing complex inquiries that arise within the purchasing department.