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David Dwernicki

David Dwernicki

Wroclaw

Summary

Dynamic and results-driven Procurement Director with nearly 25 years of experience leading procurement functions across international and market-leading companies, including globally recognized food brands within the Polish market. Proven track record of managing strategic sourcing, supplier relations, and global procurement operations, particularly within the chocolate manufacturing industry, where I was responsible for sourcing raw materials and packaging on a worldwide scale.

Demonstrated ability to build and lead high-performing, cross-functional teams, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous development. Skilled in motivating teams to achieve ambitious goals, optimizing procurement processes, and delivering sustainable cost savings without compromising quality or supplier relationships.

Strategically oriented, with a strong focus on long-term planning, risk management, and aligning procurement goals with overall business objectives. I bring a deep understanding of ethical sourcing practices, compliance, and supply chain transparency, ensuring responsible and sustainable procurement.

In recent years, I led the procurement department of a chocolate producer in Poland, overseeing end-to-end sourcing operations with international scope. My expertise includes category management, supplier negotiation, contract management, and market analysis—all critical to maintaining supply continuity and driving value in the food sector.

Over the past year, I have focused on developing my own business in recruitment services tailored to the food industry. However, I am now actively seeking a leadership opportunity as a Procurement Director within the food sector. I am fully available and prepared to relocate to Dubai immediately to take on a new professional challenge.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience

Work History

CEO

Nova Profit
05.2020 - Current
  • Company Overview: procurement business consultancy and recruitment company owner (specialization food industry)
  • Procurement management projects for food industry and packaging industry leaders (Sante and Formika)
  • Several months in 2023 business stay in China (packaging industry project for food industry clients).
  • Other projects

Head of Procurement

Integer Group (InPost)
02.2022 - 05.2023
  • Company Overview: e-commerce / logistics leader in Poland and EU market (automatic parcel machines)
  • Procurement strategy
  • Creation and management Strategic Procurement Department and Operation Procurement Department (2 managers reporting)
  • Team management (20 employees)
  • Category management (production, IT, operations, packaging, work agencies, HR, marketing, others)
  • Leading new Procurement Group with external companies (CCC Group / Modivo / FoodWell / Bakalland/ others)
  • Tenders, negotiations, supplier selections
  • Ensure continuity of production

Procurement Director

TARCZYNSKI
05.2021 - 02.2022
  • Company Overview: meat snacks producer (replacement contract): European leader in meat snacks
  • Procurement strategy
  • Rebuilding Procurement Department
  • Creation and budget management
  • Raw Materials Procurement Department and Procurement Department management
  • Team management (14 employees)
  • Tenders, negotiations, supplier selections
  • Ensure continuity of production

Procurement Director

MIESZKO S.A.
10.2015 - 09.2019
  • Company Overview: confectionery / chocolate producer
  • Managing direct, indirect, outsourcing categories
  • Direct sourcing - Europe, South America and Asia (plantations, fairs visits)
  • Managing procurement team of managers and assistants, budgeting, selecting suppliers, pricing policy, sourcing strategy, project management and others.
  • Member of Management Board “Core Team”

Indirect Commodity Manager - EMEA region (Professional Services, Fleet, Office Supplies)

LOWARA (XYLEM GROUP)
12.2014 - 07.2015
  • Company Overview: water solutions & technology
  • Managing indirect commodities across the EMEA region (Europe, Middle East, Africa)

Purchasing Manager Central and Eastern Europe

SAVENCIA GROUP (TUREK)
04.2010 - 11.2014
  • Company Overview: global dairy producer
  • Managing all packaging categories used in the 12 Savencia Group plants in CEE region, including Poland, Czech Rep., Hungary, Slovakia, Ukraine and Serbia + projects for Western European plants
  • Consolidating projects, purchasing strategy and deciding policies, analyzing markets of raw materials used for manufacturing packaging, setting pricing policies, selecting suppliers, auditing, creating and controlling budget
  • Close cooperation with head office in Paris and French factories
  • CODIR member

Purchasing Manager – Regional Buyer Central and Eastern Europe

SAVENCIA GROUP (TUREK)
01.2007 - 03.2010
  • Company Overview: global dairy producer
  • Managing the purchasing department at the Polish plant (packaging and raw materials management) and managing packaging categories (injection-moulded / thermoformed, aluminium lids, corrugated and solid cardboard within an area of 12 plants (Poland, Czech Republic, Hungary, Slovakia, Ukraine and Serbia).
  • Consolidating projects, purchasing strategy and deciding policies, analyzing the market of raw materials used for the manufacturing of packaging, pricing policies, selecting suppliers, auditing, creating and controlling the budget.
  • Close cooperation with head office in Paris and French factories.
  • CODIR member (management board)

Purchasing Manager

TOSKA / TUREK - SAVENCIA GROUP
09.2004 - 12.2006
  • Company Overview: global dairy producer
  • Managing the purchasing department at the Polish plant
  • Close cooperation with head office in Paris and French factories.
  • CODIR member

Buyer (Packaging and Raw Materials)

MC CAIN POLAND
12.2000 - 09.2004
  • Company Overview: global food industry producer

Education

MBA - Management

European University Viadrina
10.2010

International Supply Chain

International University of Logistics and Transport in Wroclaw, Poland
04.2003

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Food Industry Technical School in Wroclaw, Poland
01.1996

Skills

  • Procurement / sourcing strategies
  • Chocolate and raw materials knowledge
  • Categories management (PL, CEE, EMEA)
  • Budgeting and planning
  • Knowledge of local and international markets
  • Negotiation
  • Natural leadership
  • Team and project management enforcement of targets
  • Rebuilding procurement departments

Languages

Polish: native
English: C2

Training

  • Negotiation – Paris / Savencia Group
  • English language course – Australia, Cairns, Queensland
  • Methodology of Project Management/Project Management part 1 and 2
  • Quality Management System ISO 9001 / ISO 22000 / HACCP
  • Methods of Cost Reduction in Purchasing
  • The Art of Negotiation, Negotiations
  • Internal Auditor of HACCP system

Timeline

Head of Procurement

Integer Group (InPost)
02.2022 - 05.2023

Procurement Director

TARCZYNSKI
05.2021 - 02.2022

CEO

Nova Profit
05.2020 - Current

Procurement Director

MIESZKO S.A.
10.2015 - 09.2019

Indirect Commodity Manager - EMEA region (Professional Services, Fleet, Office Supplies)

LOWARA (XYLEM GROUP)
12.2014 - 07.2015

Purchasing Manager Central and Eastern Europe

SAVENCIA GROUP (TUREK)
04.2010 - 11.2014

Purchasing Manager – Regional Buyer Central and Eastern Europe

SAVENCIA GROUP (TUREK)
01.2007 - 03.2010

Purchasing Manager

TOSKA / TUREK - SAVENCIA GROUP
09.2004 - 12.2006

Buyer (Packaging and Raw Materials)

MC CAIN POLAND
12.2000 - 09.2004

International Supply Chain

International University of Logistics and Transport in Wroclaw, Poland

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Food Industry Technical School in Wroclaw, Poland

MBA - Management

European University Viadrina
David Dwernicki