Karolina Sanocka-Korszeń
Gdańsk
Summary
Passionate and dedicated purchaser with over 8 years of experience in maritime spare parts procurement. I truly enjoy my work and am deeply interested in every aspect of the procurement process, from supplier communication to cost optimization. Skilled in ERP systems like Sertica
and SAP MM. I bring a proactive and precise approach to ensure smooth operations and timely deliveries. Committed to supporting vessel safety and efficiency through reliable and effective procurement solutions.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Buyer Spare Parts
Hapag-Lloyd AG
06.2021 - Current
- Purchasing spare parts for 12+ vessels: RFQs, orders, supplier contact, delivery coordination.
- Daily cooperation with key suppliers (e.g. MAN ES, Wilhelm Rump, Viking-Safety).
- Cost optimization: comparing offers by price, lead time, and quality.
- ERP Sertica expert – improved PO calculation and system workflows.
- Attended SMM Hamburg twice; trained at Wilhelm Rump on cylinder covers.
- Presented at global company meeting on daily procurement operations.
- Supported onboarding and mentoring of new team members in Poland.
Purchaser
MacGregor Sp z o.o.
10.2018 - 03.2021
- Cleaned and transformed procurement data from SAP for analytics.
- Created Power BI dashboards comparing vendor prices across ports and benchmarks.
- Analyzed cost savings and trends from supplier negotiations.
- Delivered insights that influenced purchasing strategies and decisions.
- Negotiated pricing and terms with suppliers to secure cost-effective, high-quality solutions.
Junior Sales & Marketing Specialist
APLITT Sp z o.o.
05.2018 - 10.2018
- Assistance in the preparation of sales documentation.
- Ordering marketing gadgets.
- Preparing conferences for the company's contractors.
Customer Service Specialist
Orange S.A.
02.2017 - 07.2017
- Telephone sales of products to business customers
- Contract extension
Education
Engineer - Transport and Logistics
Maritime University
Gdynia06.2021
Skills
- Actively supported the rollout of Sertica across the global fleet (45 vessels), including
testing, feedback, and user training - Improved the "Calculate PO" function and supported integration of Outlook with Sertica for RFQ communication
- Designed and implemented a shared mailbox system for Polish and German teams (11 buyers)
- Ensured ship-specific routing and Sertica integration to streamline supplier communication
Implementation and Optimization of Sertica ERP (2024–2025)
Shared Mailbox Setup for Operational Purchasing (2025)
- Participated in SMM Hamburg trade fair and on-site supplier workshops (Wilhelm Rump, MAN ES,
Viking-Safety) to deepen technical product knowledge - Applied insights to improve quotation analysis and technical decisions in purchasing
- Delivered a company-wide presentation “From dish soap to high-tech gears” to explain the business impact of daily purchasing work
- Highlighted critical role of the operations team in vessel performance and safety
Supplier Training & Market Insight Project (2024)
Knowledge Sharing & Global Presentation Project (2024)
Certification
GFKM - Leadership and Team Management.
Timeline
Senior Buyer Spare Parts
Hapag-Lloyd AG
06.2021 - Current
Purchaser
MacGregor Sp z o.o.
10.2018 - 03.2021
Junior Sales & Marketing Specialist
APLITT Sp z o.o.
05.2018 - 10.2018
Customer Service Specialist
Orange S.A.
02.2017 - 07.2017
Engineer - Transport and Logistics
Maritime University