Łukasz Ostrowski
Procurement Advisor
Experience
Jan 2025 - Present
6 months Warsaw, Poland
Procurement Advisor
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
Mar 2024 - Present
1 year 4 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.
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
- 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
- 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.
- 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
Project Manager Purchasing
Freelance
- 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
- 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.
- Transformed Procurement Department at Allegro.pl from operational to strategic function, implementing category management and improving processes
- Managed procurement volumes of up to 350 MEUR per year, securing favourable terms and conditions through effective negotiation
- Introduced new Procurement Policy & Procedures at Allegro.pl, ensuring compliance and promoting best practices
- Led successful implementation of SAP Concur as project lead, managing timelines, budgets, and resources at BSH Home Appliances
- With NextProcure focused on automation with the use of AI, each tailored to customer requirements
- As a consultant, can deliver strong added value to procurement organizations based on a very deep expert knowledge and real experience
Languages
German
Native
Polish
Native
English
Advanced
Education
Mar 2007 - Jun 2009
Akademia Finansów
Postgraduate Study in Management Accounting · Management Accounting · Poland
Sep 2000 - Sep 2005
Universität Lüneburg
Graduate Economist · Economics & Social Sciences · Germany
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