Łukasz Ostrowski
Strategic & Operative Procurement Advisory
Experience
Feb 2025 - Present
5 months Warsaw, 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
Jan 2025 - Present
6 months Warsaw, Poland
Strategic & Operative Procurement Advisory
- Specialized procurement advisory delivering 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 months Warsaw, 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 customers and business leaders to align procurement approaches and strategies with overarching business objectives
- Expanding the tool base to improve processes in the area of Vendor Management also in order to meet EU requirements (e.g. Dora directive)
Apr 2024 - Aug 2024
5 months Warsaw, Poland
Head of Procurement Governance & Digitalization
Allegro Group
- Spearheaded a cost optimization program (Opex Capex Committee) that identified and implemented significant cost-saving initiatives, enhancing overall profitability
- Responsible for the implementation of process and tool improvements in SAP together with the Procurement Operations team
- Working on new procurement policy
- Initiating AI automation projects in Procurement to improve repetitive and time-consuming tasks
- Management of an international team
Nov 2022 - Mar 2024
1 year 5 months Warsaw, 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, providing leadership 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 cost-saving initiatives, enhancing overall profitability
Nov 2019 - Oct 2022
3 years Warsaw, Poland
Head of Procurement
Allegro Group
- Transformed the Procurement Department from an operational focus to a more strategic hub, significantly enhancing procurement efficiency and effectiveness
- Directed the implementation of a new Procurement Policy, promoting best practices and compliance with regulatory standards
- Managed procurement activities with an annual volume of approximately €350 million, securing favourable 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 months Munich, Germany
Head of Global Indirect Purchasing
BSH Home Appliances (Robert Bosch Group)
- Led global purchasing for Fleet, Travel, and Energy, managing an annual purchase volume of around €200 million
- Implemented purchasing strategies that significantly reduced costs and enhanced supplier performance
- Served as project lead for the SAP Concur Implementation, streamlining expense management across global operations
Jan 2013 - Dec 2015
2 years Munich, Germany
Global Category Manager, Marketing & Mobility
BSH Home Appliances (Robert Bosch Group)
- Managed global purchasing strategies for Fleet and Marketing, including Print, Movie Production, and Design Services
- Led negotiations and managed a purchase volume of approximately €80 million per year, enhancing supplier partnerships
Jan 2011 - Dec 2013
1 year Warsaw, Poland
Acting Procurement Section Manager, Consulting & HR Services
Orange S.A.
- Led the local sourcing for Consulting and HR Services, developing strategies to optimize costs and improve service delivery
- Managed a team of 6, focusing on alignment with business objectives and stakeholder management
Jan 2009 - Dec 2011
3 years Warsaw, Poland
Lead Buyer, Consulting & HR Services
Orange S.A. (France Telecom Group)
- Directed purchasing projects focused on consulting services, achieving strategic goals through effective contract negotiations and supplier management
Mar 2008 - Dec 2009
10 months Warsaw, Poland
Freelancer / Project Manager Purchasing
Sourcing projects within the Organic-Food industry for production companies in Germany, Suisse, Austria
May 2007 - Mar 2008
11 months Warsaw, Poland
Manager
Drozak Consulting
Optimization project within the procurement area at PKP Cargo
Apr 2006 - Apr 2007
1 year 1 month Warsaw, Poland
Key Account Manager (DE/CH/AUT)
ARTEO
Business Development in Germany; projects coordination; purchasing process within the projects
Nov 2005 - Mar 2006
5 months Düsseldorf, Germany
International Project Manager / Consultant
Kerkhoff Consulting GmbH
Coordination of global sourcing activities for clients
Jul 2005 - Oct 2005
4 months Hamburg, Germany
Working student
Labinal GmbH
Accounting Project in the Finance Branch; GTA Administrator
Jan 2004 - Jun 2005
6 months Hamburg, Germany
Working student
BDO Germany
Quality verification in the area of financial statements
Dec 2002 - Dec 2004
2 years 1 month Hamburg, Germany
Working student
Vibracoustic
Preparation of Statistics, Presentations, running of Logistic Project with the aim to reduce transportation costs
Summary
Accomplished procurement professional with over 19 years of experience in strategic sourcing, category management, and process optimization.
Proven track record of leading cross-national teams, driving cost savings, and implementing innovative solutions.
AI Enthusiast & Ambassador with a passion for leveraging technology to drive business success.
Languages
German
Native
Polish
Native
English
Advanced
Education
Mar 2007 - Jun 2009
Akademia Finansów
Management Accounting · Poland
Sep 2000 - Sep 2005
Universität Lüneburg
Economics & Social Sciences · Germany
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