Karolina Uchan-Witkowska

Procurement categories: Marketing, MICE, Business Services, HR

 Conducting and coordinating purchasing processes, market reviews and tenders
 Acquiring and cooperating with suppliers, negotiating agreements and conditions of cooperation
 Monitoring purchase policy and procedure
 Identifying and implementing cost savings
 Improving and developing operational, tactical and strategic sourcing and sourcing processes
 Advanced usage of e-sourcing tools
 Working towards agreed savings targets (a.o. reductions, avoidance, negotiation results)
 Budget monitoring
 Provide education and training to internal staff on procurement policies and best practices

Procurement categories: Business Travel, MICE, Business Services, Facilities Management and office services

 Managing and developing relationships with key internal and external stakeholders in order to implement and develop purchasing strategy
 Conducting and monitoring tender proceedings (market verification; RFx processes, e-auctions) coordinating processes conducted by other support stuff
 Preparing and negotiating contracts terms and conditions
 Research cost drivers and conduct industry analyses for the development of negotiation strategy
 Contribute to the development of new processes and procedures as well as appropriate tools to enhance efficiency and productivity
 Implementing of e-sourcing tools
 Supervising of travel team
 Provide education and training to internal staff on procurement policies and best practices
 Work with finance team throughout the procurement cycle to assist with forecasting and budgeting

 Providing operational support for Procurement and Travel Manager
 Expense reimbursement
 Managing calendars
 Making travel, meeting and event arrangements
 Word processing, creating spreadsheets and presentations