Rafał Długosz
Opole,24
Summary
With over 10 years of experience working in international teams, specializing in procurement and holding various managerial roles, including greenfield and brownfield projects, I am constantly seeking the optimal methods to develop robust management systems and improve procurement processes.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Regional Procurement Center Manager
Umicore Battery Materials Poland Sp. Z O.o., UBM (Umicore Battery Materials) Business Unit, Gigafactory In Nysa
Nysa
04.2020 - Current
- Developing and executing the procurement strategy for the business unit and the site (greenfield), including the upstream module 'Source-to-Contract,' the downstream module 'Procure-to-Pay,' and the monitoring and achievement of key performance indicators (KPIs)
- Development and execution of tools aimed at supplier risk assessment, pre-qualification, and annual supplier evaluation with a strong emphasis on a 360-degree assessment covering various aspects of supplier performance (health and safety, environmental impact, quality, logistics, commercial aspects, financial stability, and stakeholder service) in accordance with IATF / ISO 9001
- Creating a motivated and high-performing team responsible for the procurement process (15 people including managerial roles)
- Development of end-to-end processes for generating and reporting savings and added value, success in achieving targeted savings goals
- Key role in implementing fundamental tools aimed at shifting from an operational to a tactical and strategic approach (opportunity analysis), particularly in seeking synergies and unlocking potential and resources among buyers. Major implementations include: SAP Ariba, SAP WM module, SAP S/4HANA
- Directly reporting to the Director of Global OPEX Procurement
Supply Chain Manager
Poligal Polska Sp. z o.o., Packaging Manufacturer, Currently: Oben Group
Skarbimierz / Brzeg
01.2017 - 03.2020
- Purchasing management - direct: raw materials (Polymers, additives); execution of purchasing strategies for the group
- Purchasing management, direct (packaging) and indirect (Maintenance, Repair, Operations, Facility management): creating a supplier portfolio, execution, and development of the end-to-end purchasing process
- Supplier Evaluation: monitoring and achievement of key performance indicators (KPIs)
- Creating a motivated and high-performing team responsible for the entire supply chain process (including leaders and operators)
- Key role in implementing IT tools: ERP System
- Creation and execution of the supply chain process, including transportation, production planning, inventory, warehousing, and raw materials
Purchasing and Production Planning Manager
ZPC Otmuchów SA
Nysa / Brzeg / Otmuchów / Opole
12.2013 - 09.2016
- Operational Procurement: Creation, development, and execution of tactical and operational activities, supplier evaluation.
- Managing a team of production planners and purchasers across 4 production plants (14 people)
- Responsibility for creating long-term, medium-term, and short-term production plans for 4 production plants.
- Supply chain management, implementation of key operational projects, including MRP in ERP SAP Business One, DWP (internal SQL application Manufacturing Execution System), and Forecast Pro (demand planning process and application).
- Performance under the following quality management systems: HACCP, ISO 9001, BRC
Inventory/Stock Planner
Jeronimo Martins Polska SA, Distribution Centre, Skarbimierz
Skarbimierz/Brzeg
10.2009 - 11.2013
- Ensuring optimal SKU levels
- Adapting stock structure
- Preparing forecasts per SKU
- Responsibility for maintaining Service Level and Stock Cover at appropriate levels
Purchasing Specialist
Ipak Sp. z o.o. (Packaging Manufacturer)
Opole
11.2006 - 09.2009
- Managing procurement in the company to optimize costs and inventory (upstream and downstream)
- Strong emphasis on negotiating commercial terms, Monitoring inventory levels
- Executing daily procurement operations, including placing orders and execution
- Building long-term relationships with suppliers and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements
- Work in accordance with ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 standards
Purchasing Specialist
Grodcono Sp. z o.o. (Food Manufacturer Grodków)
11.2003 - 11.2006
- Apprenticeship in the field of managing procurement in the company aimed at optimizing costs and inventory (upstream and downstream)
- Executing daily procurement operations including placing orders
- Building mid-term relationships with suppliers, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements,
- Work in the HACCP system
Education
Master of Science - Economics And Management of The Enterprise
The Faculty of Economics, University of Opole
OpoleSkills
- Operations Management
- Leadership
- Business Development
- Decision-Making
- Performance Evaluations
- Data Analysis
- SAP ECC
- SAP Ariba
- MS Office (Excel, Power Point, Word, OneNote)
- SAP WM
- Project Management
City
Opole
Hobbies and Interests
- Formula 1
- Cycling
- Movies ('90s)
Sports: badminton, cycling, exercise, motorport
English: Proficiency on the business level
Languages
Polish
Native language
English
Advanced
C1
Timeline
Regional Procurement Center Manager
Umicore Battery Materials Poland Sp. Z O.o., UBM (Umicore Battery Materials) Business Unit, Gigafactory In Nysa
04.2020 - Current
Supply Chain Manager
Poligal Polska Sp. z o.o., Packaging Manufacturer, Currently: Oben Group
01.2017 - 03.2020
Purchasing and Production Planning Manager
ZPC Otmuchów SA
12.2013 - 09.2016
Inventory/Stock Planner
Jeronimo Martins Polska SA, Distribution Centre, Skarbimierz
10.2009 - 11.2013
Purchasing Specialist
Ipak Sp. z o.o. (Packaging Manufacturer)
11.2006 - 09.2009
Purchasing Specialist
Grodcono Sp. z o.o. (Food Manufacturer Grodków)
11.2003 - 11.2006
Master of Science - Economics And Management of The Enterprise
The Faculty of Economics, University of Opole