Kamil Calinski

Experience

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  PLUM Sp. z o.o.

  Jan 2014 - Jan 2016

  Direct Category Buyer

  • Managed a direct category of machined components and functional plastics, covering 1.1k part numbers at the country level, with an annual spend of 9 million PLN.• Led trade terms negotiations, including quarterly and yearly price lists, as well as Service Level Agreements (SLA), ensuring favorable and sustainable terms with suppliers.• Created and enforced contracts, maintaining compliance with agreed terms to support operational efficiency and mitigate risks.• Conducted supplier evaluations and collaborated with the Supplier Quality (SQ) department to perform external audits, ensuring consistent quality and adherence to industry standards. Show less

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  Rosti Group

  Jan 2017 - Jan 2018

  Supplier Quality Engineer

  • Led and conducted internal audits in compliance with ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 18001 standards, driving continuous improvement in quality management systems.• Collaborated directly with suppliers to identify, assess, and resolve quality issues, reinforcing alignment with our company’s high standards and ensuring the sustainability of our supply chain.• Implemented and optimized supplier quality processes, contributing to enhanced material and product quality, and supporting cost-effective production strategies.• Drove supplier development initiatives by analyzing performance data, identifying areas for improvement, and implementing corrective and preventive actions.• Worked cross-functionally with procurement, manufacturing, and engineering teams to ensure supplier quality requirements were embedded into all stages of production. Show less

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  Pronar

  Jan 2018 - Jan 2019

  Direct Category Buyer

  • Managed direct categories, including castings, forgings, welded, and machined components, within the EMEA region, overseeing 3.2k part numbers across 7 plants and controlling an annual spend of 55 million PLN.• Led purchasing responsibilities in an outsourcing project in India, leveraging make-or-buy analysis to optimize production. Successfully managed a budget exceeding 23 million PLN, achieving over 4.5% in savings (1 million PLN).• Conducted trade term negotiations, including annual price lists, Service Level Agreements (SLA), and Long-Term Agreements (LTA), to secure competitive and reliable supplier terms.• Coordinated with the Supplier Quality (SQ) department for supplier evaluations and conducted external audits to ensure adherence to quality standards and operational expectations.• Managed purchasing data in SAP, maintaining accurate records and streamlining procurement workflows to support effective decision-making. Show less

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  Delphi

  Feb 2019 - Jul 2020

  • Managed the connection systems category, including wiring harnesses, across 12 plants within the EMEA region. Oversaw 2,000 part numbers with an annual spend of 221 million PLN, ensuring efficient and cost-effective procurement.• Led trade terms negotiations, including yearly price lists, Service Level Agreements (SLA), and Long-Term Agreements (LTA), securing competitive and sustainable supplier contracts.• Directed global projects such as phase-outs and resourcing initiatives, coordinating activities across EMEA, APAC, and North America to maintain supply chain stability and support strategic transitions.• Served as an SAP mentor to team members, providing expert guidance to enhance their skills in data management and optimize procurement workflows. Show less

  • EMEA Regional Direct Category Buyer

    Jan 2020 - Jul 2020

  • Indirect Buyer

    Feb 2019 - Jan 2020
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  Carrefour Polska

  May 2021 - Jun 2024

  • Managed an SAP Ariba support team of 2 FTEs, overseeing the implementation of SAP Ariba P2P, ensuring alignment with company-wide procurement strategies and optimizing procurement processes.• Led the Poland Performance Plan, setting performance targets, tracking progress, and reporting results to global structures to ensure consistency with organizational goals.• Aligned local procedures and guidelines with global standards, ensuring streamlined and standardized processes across regions.• Responsible for budgeting, determining inflation levels, creating cost models, conducting P&L analysis, and providing monthly reports to both country and global controlling teams.• Supervised and challenged KPIs related to savings, strategy deployment, and productivity, driving performance improvements and continuous alignment with business objectives. Show less • Managed an indirect core business operation category managers team of 5 FTEs and an SAP Ariba support team of 2 FTEs, overseeing an annual OPEX spend of 897 million PLN and CAPEX spend of 63 million PLN. Categories managed include Administration, Equipment, MRO, Security, Logistics, Transport, and Waste Management.• Led budgeting efforts, determining inflation levels, creating cost models, and performing P&L analysis. Reported monthly financial results to both country and global controlling teams.• Directed core business project management initiatives, focusing on purchasing and optimization, including the implementation of new solutions, purchasing strategies, and cost-saving actions through demand control.• Supervised and challenged KPIs related to savings, strategy deployment, and productivity, ensuring continuous alignment with business objectives and driving performance improvements. Show less • Played a key role in the SAP Ariba S2C (Source-to-Contract) module implementation at Carrefour Poland, serving as the Procurement Business Process Owner from April 2021 to December 2021. Engaged as a Key User from the User Acceptance Testing (UAT) phase to ensure smooth adoption and operational alignment.• Led efforts in the SAP Ariba P2P (Procure-to-Pay) module implementation at Carrefour Poland, holding the role of Procurement Business Process Owner from April 2022 to March 2024, driving process improvements and operational consistency in procurement workflows. Show less • Led a team of 8 category managers for indirect core business operations, overseeing a diverse portfolio with an annual OPEX spend of 1,554 million PLN and CAPEX spend of 129 million PLN. Categories managed included Administration, Equipment, MRO, Security, Logistics, Transport, Waste Management, Facility Management, Energy, Professional Services, Fleet, and IT.• Conducted P&L analysis and monthly reporting to country and global controlling, presenting performance and strategic insights to the Country Board and the Global CFO.• Directed indirect project management initiatives focused on purchasing and cost optimization, including implementing new solutions, refining purchasing strategies, and executing cost control measures.• Supervised and challenged KPIs related to savings, strategy deployment, and productivity, ensuring alignment with business goals and driving continuous improvement. Show less

  • Procurement Performance & Transformation Manager

    Jan 2024 - Jun 2024

  • Indirect Category Manager

    Jul 2020 - Dec 2023

  • SAP Ariba Key User

    Oct 2021 - Dec 2022

  • Interim Indirect Procurement Director

    May 2021 - Jul 2021
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  Graphene Partners

  Jun 2024 - now

  Project Manager

  As a seasoned professional in project leadership, I support clients in the manufacturing, retail, e-commerce, and real estate industries. My focus is on delivering efficient, innovative, and strategic solutions in procurement and operational workflows.Key Expertise Highlights: • Tender Management: Driving value through competitive, compliant bid processes. • Procurement Optimization: Enhancing cost efficiency and supplier performance across direct and indirect categories. • Procurement Transformation: Aligning strategies with business goals using best practices and advanced tools. • Process Implementation: Ensuring seamless deployment and integration of new workflows. • Digital Procurement Platforms: Automating procurement for improved control and transparency. • Project Management: Overseeing warehousing and real estate contracting projects to ensure precision, on-time delivery, and adherence to specifications. Show less