Katarzyna Karpinska
Málaga
Summary
Detail-oriented Procurement and Supply Chain Management Professional with over eight years of international experience in strategic sourcing, procurement operations, vendor management, and contract review across Direct and Indirect Procurement categories within global organizations – including IT (Software, SaaS, Network), Corporate Services, Marketing, Sales, Travel, Finance and Human Resources. Possesses strong proficiency in Spanish and English language. Experienced in cross-functional collaboration with stakeholders and international vendors across diverse cultures Proven track record in cost optimization, performance management, process improvement, and implementing procurement best practices using data-driven analysis and negotiation skills.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Procurement & Supply Chain Specialist – Global Strategic Team
Dyno Nobel Ltd.
10.2023 - 02.2025
- Project-based role managing high-value initiatives (AUD 20M+) across indirect procurement. Oversaw end-to-end sourcing and category management ensuring alignment with business, legal, and commercial objectives.
- Managed cross-functional IT sourcing project for a new SaaS manufacturing software across multiple sites, leading vendor selection, product demonstrations, contract negotiation and implementation.
- Established and managed Corporate procurement category during company expansion in EMEA ensuring supplier and operational readiness.
- Successfully negotiated contract with a global IT software supplier delivering AUD 385K in cost avoidance.
- Led procurement-focused aspects of an end-to-end digital transformation project, coordinating RFPs preparation, vendor evaluation, and implementation of a new procurement platform.
Procurement & Supply Chain Specialist – Global Strategic Team
Incitec Pivot Limited Ltd. & Dyno Nobel Ltd.
05.2019 - 09.2023
- Managed sourcing and category initiatives across indirect and direct categories. Accountable for supplier relationship management, cost optimization, risk mitigation and continuous improvement.
- Led project to collate all IT software contracts within the organisation in the contracts database to better manage supplier relationships and IT sourcing strategies.
- Managed end-to-end strategic sourcing for direct spend across China, EMEA, Australia, and New Zealand, ensuring supplier performance, compliance, and alignment with global procurement strategy, risk management, and ESG objectives, delivering AUD 300K cost avoidance.
- Developed new procurement policy for travel subcategory to enforce IPL’s travel policy, increase approval and booking efficiencies, and increasing online booking with travel management company (lower costs).
- Streamlined vendor base and renegotiated IT subscriptions, achieving 15% additional cost savings through benchmarking exercise while improving contract terms and vendor service level agreements (SLAs).
Procurement Specialist / Buyer – Strategic Sourcing
International Airlines Group (IAG)
02.2016 - 11.2018
- Responsible for strategic sourcing and category management of indirect spend across IT and General & Administrative (G&A) functions for multiple European airlines, driving cost optimization, supplier performance, and compliance with internal procurement policies, corporate governance, and legal requirements.
- Managed purchasing activities in Oracle and SAP Ariba and partnered daily with Legal and Technology Teams.
- Contributed to P2P process reengineering by identifying contractual and legal synergies across airlines and influencing internal stakeholders supporting digital transformation and process standardization.
- Negotiated and managed contract with Spain’s leading telecommunication provider, achieving improved terms and service performance.
- Led a cost optimization and continuous improvement RFP to transition marketing services to a contracted vendor, resulting in cost savings (8%) and streamlined internal processes.
Logistics Specialist
PerkinElmer Ltd.
09.2014 - 02.2016
- Managed purchase orders and worked closely with Finance on payment processes and invoice reconciliation.
- Supported supply chain planning and reporting by maintaining SAP/Excel databases and processing purchase orders and pricing with teams in USA and Singapore.
- Contributed to increased purchase order automation by adding 500 existing materials to contracts and updating SAP with contracted goods suppliers.
Accounts Payable
IBM Ltd.
04.2013 - 09.2014
- Managed invoice processing and payments for international vendors, reducing discrepancies by 20%.
- Acted as the primary point of contact for vendors for invoice reconciliation and credit management.
- Supported procurement and finance teams to improve the P2P (Procure-to-Pay) process ensuring compliance with contractual procurement policies and internal controls.
Education
Master of Logistics & Transport -
International University of Logistics & Transport
Poland01.2015
Master of International Business - undefined
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria University
Spain01.2012
Skills
- End-to-end procurement
- Procurement Processes
- Contract Management
- Strategic Sourcing
- RFPs
- Supplier Evaluation
- Negotiation Strategies
- Stakeholder Management
- Spend Analysis & Cost Optimization
- Business Administration
- Management Skills
- Contract Review
- Procurement Transformation & Automation
- InfoSec & Compliance
- Analytical & Problem Solving Skills
- Teamwork & Mentoring
- SAP
- Oracle
- Coupa
- Ariba
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Google Suite
- Jira
- Power BI
- Project Management Tools
- Procure-to-Pay (P2P) Systems
- Contract Lifecycle Management
- RFP/RFQ Tools
- Data Analysis & Reporting Software
Areas of Expertise
Strategic Sourcing
Category Management
Direct / Indirect Procurement
Certification
- Negotiate & Influence Workshop (Australia, 2024)
- Incoterms 2020 (Australia, 2019)
- International Essential Negotiator Workshop (UK, 2016)
- SAP Purchasing & Finance Modules (Poland, 2014)
LANGUAGES
Fluent in English, Spanish, Portuguese, Polish
Timeline
Senior Procurement & Supply Chain Specialist – Global Strategic Team
Dyno Nobel Ltd.
10.2023 - 02.2025
Procurement & Supply Chain Specialist – Global Strategic Team
Incitec Pivot Limited Ltd. & Dyno Nobel Ltd.
05.2019 - 09.2023
Procurement Specialist / Buyer – Strategic Sourcing
International Airlines Group (IAG)
02.2016 - 11.2018
Logistics Specialist
PerkinElmer Ltd.
09.2014 - 02.2016
Accounts Payable
IBM Ltd.
04.2013 - 09.2014
Master of International Business - undefined
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria University
Master of Logistics & Transport -
International University of Logistics & Transport