Łukasz O.
Procurement Advisor
Experience
Jan 2025 - Present
8 monthsWarsaw, Poland
Procurement Advisor
Strategic & Operative Procurement Advisory
- Specialized procurement advisory providing strategic transformation and operational excellence.
- Developing comprehensive procurement strategies, optimizing organizational structures, and streamlining processes.
- Expertise in high-value negotiations across technology sectors (Public Cloud, Software, Hardware), Fleet & Travel, Professional Services, and Commercial Real Estate.
- Focused on creating sustainable value through strategic category management and procurement function optimization.
Aug 2024 - Jan 2025
6 monthsWarsaw, Poland
Acting Director, Group Procurement
Allegro Group
- Lead an international team of 19 procurement professionals to drive strategic sourcing initiatives and foster a culture of innovation.
- Implement process automation and AI technologies to streamline procurement operations, ensuring efficiency and data-driven decision making.
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders and business leaders to align procurement approaches and strategies with overall business goals.
- Expand the toolset to improve processes in Vendor Management and meet EU requirements (e.g. DORA directive).
Apr 2024 - Aug 2024
5 monthsWarsaw, Poland
Head of Procurement Governance & Digitalization
Allegro Group
- Led a cost optimization program (Opex Capex Committee) that identified and implemented significant savings, boosting overall profitability.
- Oversaw implementation of process and tool improvements in SAP together with the Procurement Operations team.
- Working on a new procurement policy.
- Initiating AI automation projects in procurement to improve repetitive and time-consuming tasks.
- Managing an international team.
Mar 2024 - Present
1 year 6 monthsWarsaw, Poland
Co-Founder
NextProcure
- Co-founder of a specialized AI tech consultancy transforming procurement operations through custom AI solutions.
- Leveraging 20+ years of international procurement expertise to pioneer AI-driven innovations in strategic sourcing.
- Focused on tailored solutions and technology-agnostic approaches.
Nov 2022 - Mar 2024
1 year 5 monthsWarsaw, Poland
Head of Group Strategic Procurement
Allegro Group
- Developed and implemented strategies across key procurement categories, significantly improving cost savings and supplier performance through market insights and analytics.
- Managed a diverse team of Procurement Area Managers and Category Owners, leading them to achieve operational goals across the group.
- Led strategic negotiations and major procurement projects, ensuring successful execution within timelines and budgets.
- Spearheaded a cost optimization program that identified and implemented significant savings, boosting overall profitability.
Nov 2019 - Oct 2022
3 yearsWarsaw, Poland
Head of Procurement
Allegro Group
- Transformed the Procurement Department from an operational focus to a strategic hub, greatly enhancing procurement efficiency and effectiveness.
- Directed the implementation of a new Procurement Policy, promoting best practices and compliance with regulations.
- Managed procurement activities with an annual volume of about €350 million, securing favorable terms through strategic negotiations.
- Developed and mentored a team of 12 category owners, aligning procurement activities with broader business objectives.
Jan 2015 - Oct 2019
4 years 10 monthsMunich, Germany
Head of Global Indirect Purchasing
BSH Home Appliances
- Led global purchasing for Fleet, Travel, and Energy, managing an annual volume of around €200 million.
- Implemented purchasing strategies that significantly reduced costs and improved supplier performance.
- Served as project lead for the SAP Concur implementation, streamlining expense management across global operations.
Jan 2013 - Dec 2014
2 yearsMunich, Germany
Global Category Manager, Marketing & Mobility
BSH Home Appliances
- Managed global purchasing strategies for Fleet and Marketing, including print, film production, and design services.
- Led negotiations and managed a purchase volume of about €80 million per year, strengthening supplier partnerships.
Jan 2012 - Dec 2012
1 yearWarsaw, Poland
Acting Procurement Section Manager, Consulting & HR Services
Orange S.A.
- Led local sourcing for Consulting and HR Services, developing strategies to optimize costs and improve service delivery.
- Managed a team of 6, focusing on aligning with business objectives and stakeholder management.
Jan 2009 - Dec 2011
3 yearsWarsaw, Poland
Lead Buyer, Consulting & HR Services
Orange S.A.
- Directed purchasing projects for consulting services, meeting strategic goals through effective contract negotiations and supplier management.
Mar 2008 - Dec 2008
10 monthsWarsaw, Poland
Project Manager Purchasing
Freelance
- Managed sourcing projects in the organic food industry for production companies in Germany, Switzerland, and Austria.
May 2007 - Mar 2008
11 monthsWarsaw, Poland
Manager
Drozak Consulting
- Ran an optimization project in the procurement area at PKP Cargo.
Apr 2006 - Apr 2007
1 year 1 monthWarsaw, Poland
Key Account Manager (DE/CH/AUT)
ARTEO
- Business development in Germany.
- Project coordination.
- Managed purchasing processes within projects.
Nov 2005 - Mar 2006
5 monthsDüsseldorf, Germany
International Project Manager / Consultant
Kerkhoff Consulting GmbH
- Coordinated global sourcing activities for clients.
Jul 2005 - Oct 2005
4 monthsHamburg, Germany
Working student
Labinal GmbH
- Accounting project in the finance department.
- GTA administrator.
Jan 2005 - Jun 2005
6 monthsHamburg, Germany
Working student
BDO Germany
- Quality verification in financial statements.
Dec 2002 - Dec 2004
2 years 1 monthHamburg, Germany
Working student
Vibracoustic
- Prepared statistics and presentations.
- Ran a logistics project aimed at reducing transportation costs.
Summary
- Proven track record of leading cross-national teams, driving cost savings, and implementing innovative solutions. AI enthusiast and ambassador with a passion for using technology to boost business success.
- Transformed the Procurement Department at Allegro.pl from an operational unit to a strategic function by implementing category management and improving processes.
- Managed procurement volumes of up to €350 million per year, securing favorable terms and conditions through effective negotiation.
- Introduced a new Procurement Policy & Procedures at Allegro.pl, ensuring compliance and promoting best practices.
- Led the successful implementation of SAP Concur as project lead, managing timelines, budgets, and resources at BSH Home Appliances.
- At NextProcure focused on automation using AI, each solution tailored to customer needs.
- As a consultant, I deliver strong added value to procurement organizations based on deep expert knowledge and real experience.
Languages
German
NativePolish
NativeEnglish
AdvancedEducation
Mar 2007 - Jun 2009
Akademia Finansów
Postgraduate Studies in Management Accounting · Management Accounting · Poland
Sep 2000 - Sep 2005
Universität Lüneburg
Economist · Economics & Social Sciences · Germany
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