Ewelina Galek

• Acquiring New Clients: Strategically pursued and secured new business opportunities to expand the supplier base. Engaged in market research and outreach initiatives to identify potential suppliers and conducted negotiations to convert prospects into long-term clients. In the course of my work, I inquired 59 new suppliers from countries such as Germany, Denmark, Finland, Belgium, Holland, France, as well as the US and Canada. These efforts directly diversified the supplier base and contributed to business growth and revenue enhancement.
• Management of Procurement Processes for Recycled Materials : Led the end-to-end procurement process for secondary raw materials, specifically copper. This involved identifying and sourcing materials from various suppliers, ensuring consistent quality, and securing adequate supply to meet production demands. Maintained an in-depth understanding of market conditions and trends, adapting procurement strategies accordingly to optimize costs and ensure a stable supply chain.
• Negotiating Contract Terms with Suppliers and Clients: Actively negotiated the terms of contracts with suppliers, aiming to secure the most favorable conditions for the company. These negotiations covered pricing, delivery schedules, payment terms, and other key factors. Focused on fostering mutually beneficial agreements that contributed to the sustainability and profitability of the business.
• Building and Maintaining Long-Term Business Relationships: Developed and nurtured strong, long-lasting relationships with our partners. These relationships were built on trust, transparency, and a commitment to shared success, leading to increased loyalty, better terms in negotiations, and reliable partnerships. Maintained open lines of communication and resolved any potential issues proactively.
• Risk Management: Expertly managed procurement risks by diversifying the supplier base, negotiating favorable terms to counter price volatility, and enforcing stringent quality and compliance standards. Developed and executed robust contingency plans to address supply chain disruptions, geopolitical uncertainties, and environmental challenges, ensuring uninterrupted and efficient operations.
• Reporting and Analytics: Delivered data-driven insights by generating detailed reports on procurement performance. Utilized this data to provide actionable recommendations to leadership, supporting strategic decision-making and enhancing operational efficiency.
• Custom Make-to-Fit System Development: Contributed to the creation of a make-to-fit system by providing ideas, helping to build the system from scratch. Collaborated with IT teams to design and implement tailored solutions that optimized procurement and production processes.

• Quality Control of Raw Materials: Monitored quality control measures to ensure that incoming raw materials met the highest industry standards. Regularly collaborated with suppliers and internal teams to address quality issues, resolving issues on ongoing bases.
• Organization and Optimization of Logistics Processes: Streamlined and optimized the logistics of incoming shipments to ensure efficient, cost-effective transportation of materials. Worked closely with logistics providers to ensure that shipments were delivered on time, while minimizing delays and disruptions. Negotiated with carriers to reduce costs while maintaining high service levels. Over the course of 4 years, I successfully acquired 14 new transport providers—starting from zero when I first joined the company—significantly enhancing our logistics capabilities and ensuring reliable transportation solutions.
• Ensuring Compliance with Legal and Industry Standards: Ensured that all procurement and operational activities were fully compliant with relevant legal regulations and industry standards. This involved staying up-to-date on changes in legislation and implementing any necessary changes in company practices to maintain compliance. Focused on ensuring that the company operated within a framework of best practices and maintained a high level of ethical and legal integration.
• Claim Resolution: Managed and resolved procurement-related claim issues efficiently, including quality concerns, and delivery disputes. Acted as a liaison between suppliers and internal teams to address and rectify problems, ensuring timely resolution and maintaining strong supplier relationships.

• Client Acquisition & Business Development: Led efforts to acquire new clients and expand the client database, effectively managing the purchasing funnel to optimize business opportunities.
• International Client Relations: Actively participated in business meetings with clients, welcoming partners from across Europe, and engaging in discussions regarding potential business collaborations.
• Proposal Development & Negotiation: Prepared tailored offers for clients in both Europe and the USA, negotiating and finalizing purchase agreements.
• Order Management & Financial Reporting: Creation of new orders and the preparation of comprehensive reports, ensuring accuracy and clarity in all client-facing documentation.

• Client Acquisition & Project Management: Secured and managed an average of 70 projects annually, with a total value exceeding 1,000,000 zł. Projects spanned both residential and commercial sectors, including high-profile medical clinics and shopping malls.
• End-to-End Project Oversight: Directed all phases of project execution, including subcontractor selection and management, progress planning, and on-site coordination to ensure timely and efficient delivery.
• Supplier Relations & Negotiations: Sourced alternative suppliers to optimize material procurement and successfully negotiated favorable pricing agreements.
• Quality Assurance & Client Relations: Maintained rigorous quality control standards and fostered consistent communication with clients, effectively addressing any issues to ensure optimal project outcomes and client satisfaction.

• Purchasing and Supply Chain Management for Multimillion-Dollar Projects
• Strategic Procurement: Managed procurement for large-scale, projects, including universities, hospitals, airports, restaurants, and shopping malls. Handled the placement of new orders for essential raw materials such as aluminum, paint, hardware, wood, vinyl, and shipping materials, as well as specialized tools and safety equipment.
• Order and Delivery Coordination: Oversaw the full lifecycle of orders, from placement to delivery. Ensured timely delivery of materials and to job sites, ensuring seamless project execution.
• Vendor Negotiations and Management: Led price negotiations with vendors, continuously seeking new reliable suppliers to optimize pricing, payment terms, and delivery schedules. Successfully maintained strong relationships vendors, renegotiating existing pricing to maximize cost efficiency.
• Rental Equipment Sourcing and Logistics: Sourced and coordinated the delivery of rental equipment for job sites nationwide. Ensured equipment was delivered and serviced promptly, minimizing delays and operational downtime.
• Transportation and Distribution Logistics: Managed the logistics for the transportation of finished products from the production facility to job sites across the country.
• Market Analysis and Competitive Insight: Applied analytical skills to monitor market trends and assess competition; identify opportunities for cost savings.
• Project Financial Management: Collaborated with internal departments—including engineering, production, accounting, and project management—to drive project success through effective communication and cross-functional cooperation.
• Reporting and Cost Optimization: Generated detailed reports on procurement activities, including orders and expenditures, to identify areas for cost reduction and operational improvement. Worked closely with the accounting department to ensure accurate processing and timely closure of purchase orders.