Mariana Vetisan

Mariana Vetisan is a seasoned procurement leader with significant experience in transforming operational excellence and productivity in global organizations. Currently serving as the Director of Procurement, Transformation at Philips since May 2015, Mariana oversees a team of 25 experts to enhance strategic supplier partnerships and drive value through various initiatives. Previous roles include Director of Procurement for Strategic Manufacturing Solutions, where Mariana managed EMS partnerships for high-profile government contracts, and recognized as a Global Supplier Account Manager, earning the Procurement and Supplier Quality Excellence Award in 2019. Earlier career milestones include impactful positions at Novero Canada Inc, Sanmina, and Solectron, demonstrating a strong track record in program management, operations, and strategic sourcing. Mariana holds a Bachelor of Engineering in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from Universitatea Politehnica din Timişoara and an MBA in Business Administration from The Open University.