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Monika Wolter

Royal Leamington Spa,Warwickshire

Summary

Procurement professional with extensive experience in FMCG industry, specializing in strategic procurement and sourcing. Demonstrates exceptional negotiation and analytical skills, fostering strong relationships with suppliers and internal clients to enhance business efficiency. Committed to continuous professional development, with a focus on compliance, process simplification and procurement transformation. Proven manager with expertise in personnel management, development, and business engagement.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work history

Head of Regional Procurement Marketing

BEIERSDORF UK LTD.
Birmingham
01.2025 - Current
  • Led procurement transformation programme, expanding local categories to regional scope.
  • Analysed potential for increased regional coverage in point of sale materials, printed matters, advertising items, gifting, and merchandising.
  • Led cross-functional teams to develop and implement regional procurement marketing strategies.
  • Collaborated with stakeholders to identify market trends and shape procurement initiatives.
  • Developed and implemented comprehensive supplier engagement programmes to foster long-term partnerships.
  • Spearheaded integration of sustainable practices into procurement marketing strategies.


Procurement Manager NOE and Shopper Europe

BEIERSDORF UK LTD.
Birmingham
09.2017 - 12.2024
  • Developed and established European strategy within shopper marketing sector.
  • Coordinated regional and local procurement activities to maximise value contributions.
  • Managed two teams comprising eight category buyers located across Europe
  • Supported negotiations and contracting processes with suppliers.
  • Collaborated closely with business stakeholders across Europe and globally. Increased regionalisation of procurement strategies for enhanced effectiveness.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify procurement needs and establish effective purchasing processes.

UK VAS and Master Data Manager

BEIERSDORF UK LTD.
Birmingham
06.2015 - 10.2016
  • Streamlined VAS purchasing processes across UK, optimising supplier pool.
  • Collaborated with Supply Chain, Sales, Shopper Marketing, and Procurement for effective VAS execution.
  • Managed UK VAS and Master Data teams to uphold operational excellence.

Strategic Procurement Northern Europe

BEIERSDORF UK LTD
Birmingham
06.2013 - 06.2015
  • Cultivated relationships with key stakeholders and suppliers to align procurement strategy.
  • Conducted market analysis to identify trends and opportunities for cost reduction and efficiency improvement.
  • Negotiated contracts with suppliers to secure optimal pricing and terms for key procurement categories.
  • Utilised strategic sourcing, analytical thinking, and negotiation skills to achieve KPIs.
  • Enhanced internal processes by promoting use of eSourcing, SRM, and Contract Management tools.
  • Led key projects in travel management, telecommunications, market research, PR and shopper customer areas.

Indirect Procurement Specialist

COLGATE - PALMOLIVE
Warsaw/ Madrid
06.2010 - 05.2013
  • Led procurement initiatives to enhance supplier relationships and ensure alignment with organisational goals.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop and implement sourcing strategies that optimised costs.
  • Promoted business simplification through supplier engagement, reducing POs and invoices.
  • Implemented proposals and policy guidelines to optimise ways of working
  • Managed all purchases for Spain and Portugal, focusing on cost reduction and strategic improvement.
  • Trained staff across Europe on Procurement Spend Analyzer for enhanced data analysis skills.
  • Oversaw projects including facility services, marketing, market research, telecommunications, and promotional goods.

Corporate Associate

MICROSTRATEGY
McLean (Virginia - USA)/ Warsaw (Poland)
03.2007 - 07.2007
  • Received professional training on Microstrategy software products.
  • Created comprehensive online courses to facilitate learning and skill development.

Internship Trainer

IBM
Barcelona
02.2006 - 08.2006
  • Contributed to SAP-ISU development for Gas Natural in Italy by evaluating insights from Spanish gas market privatisation

Education

CIPS Level 4 Diploma in procurement and supply

Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply
Birmingham
2015

Master's degree, International Relations and Affairs (diploma validated by University of Wales)

University of Commerce and Law R. Lazarski
Warsaw
2010

Bachelor's degree, Economics

University of Commerce and Law R. Lazarski
2007

Skills

  • People management, leadership, coaching and development
  • Internal and external business partners relationship management, collaboration and engagement
  • Process development and simplification
  • Procurement transformation
  • Supplier management
  • Strategic sourcing and negotiation
  • Project Management

Languages

Polish
Native language
English
Master or proficient
C2
Spanish
Master or proficient
C2
French
Elementary
A2

Timeline

Head of Regional Procurement Marketing

BEIERSDORF UK LTD.
01.2025 - Current

Procurement Manager NOE and Shopper Europe

BEIERSDORF UK LTD.
09.2017 - 12.2024

UK VAS and Master Data Manager

BEIERSDORF UK LTD.
06.2015 - 10.2016

Strategic Procurement Northern Europe

BEIERSDORF UK LTD
06.2013 - 06.2015

Indirect Procurement Specialist

COLGATE - PALMOLIVE
06.2010 - 05.2013

Corporate Associate

MICROSTRATEGY
03.2007 - 07.2007

Internship Trainer

IBM
02.2006 - 08.2006

CIPS Level 4 Diploma in procurement and supply

Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply

Master's degree, International Relations and Affairs (diploma validated by University of Wales)

University of Commerce and Law R. Lazarski

Bachelor's degree, Economics

University of Commerce and Law R. Lazarski

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