FIVE MINUTES WITH ...
DR CRISTINA STANCA-MUSTEA
From working on sustainable development goals at UNESCO to Customer Operations Manager and Procurement at Scoutbee , Dr Cristina Stanca-Mustea is talented , passionate and adept
Q . PLEASE INTRODUCE YOURSELF
» My name is Cristina Stanca-Mustea and I am part of the Customer Success team at Scoutbee . I support our clients in achieving their procurement goals , as well as enhancing their knowledge of relevant markets , suppliers and future trends .
I also work alongside our data and product teams on implementing sustainability features into our solutions and sizing key opportunities for our customers in this field .
Q . HOW DID YOU END UP IN PROCUREMENT ?
» My interest in procurement started several years ago when I was working for UNESCO in Paris , on projects around the UN Sustainable Development Goals . In the discussions rounds with stakeholders , it became obvious the interconnectivity of our world is a decisive factor .
Not a single country nor business group on the planet can achieve the major transformations required by these goals by acting alone . There is a need for massive joint efforts , and the procurement industry can play a determining role in this .
I ’ m working towards an MBA focusing on business sustainability and ESG , and am exploring the role of data in driving successful sustainability initiatives .
Q . WHAT ’ S YOUR FAVOURITE THING ABOUT PROCUREMENT ?
» There are many things that I find fascinating about procurement , especially strategic sourcing . So many of our customers at Scoutbee have a global reach which gives me insight into a great number of markets and businesses worldwide . Another thing that fascinates me is the snowball effect towards greater sustainability in procurement . Supply chains impact all aspects of our lives , and a single
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