Denis Dubinizki - Strategic Buyer (Plant Buyer)

Q: Where is Denis based?

Denis is based in Obernburg, Germany and can operate in on-site , hybrid , and remote work models.

Q: What languages does Denis speak?

Denis speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced), Russian (Advanced) .

Q: How many years of experience does Denis have?

Denis has at least 15 years of experience. During this time, Denis has worked in at least 6 different roles and for 3 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 3 years and 6 months . Note that Denis may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Denis's latest experience?

Denis's most recent position is Strategic Buyer (Plant Buyer) at Gries Deco Company (Freudenberg Performance Materials) .

Q: What companies has Denis worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Denis has worked for Gries Deco Company (Freudenberg Performance Materials) and Gries Deco Company .

Q: Which industries is Denis most experienced in?

Denis is most experienced in industries like Manufacturing , Retail , and Transportation .

Q: Which business areas is Denis most experienced in?

Denis is most experienced in business areas like Supply Chain Management , Procurement , and Project Management . Denis also has some experience in Logistics , Operations , and Quality Assurance .

Q: Which industries has Denis worked in recently?

Denis has recently worked in industries like Manufacturing and Retail .

Q: Which business areas has Denis worked in recently?

Denis has recently worked in business areas like Procurement , Supply Chain Management , and Project Management .

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Obernburg, Germany

Experience

Nov 2022 - Present

3 years 5 months

Obernburg, Germany

Strategic Buyer (Plant Buyer)

Gries Deco Company (Freudenberg Performance Materials)

Purchasing raw materials (PA / PP / MB & additives)
Purchasing raw materials (nonwovens / fabrics)
Purchasing raw materials (recycled rPP / rPE)
Indirect procurement (MRO)
Implementing dual-source strategies (direct / indirect)
Initiating cost reduction projects (packaging materials)
Risk management and supplier evaluations
Negotiating price formulas, bonus and framework agreements
Visiting suppliers and trade fairs
Selling production waste for recycling instead of incineration
Initiating cross-plant supplier consolidation projects
Supplier sourcing (direct / indirect)

Aug 2019 - Mar 2021

1 year 8 months

Strategic Lead Buyer (Non-Food)

Gries Deco Company

Leading a team of 9 employees
Managing product range and item allocation
Monitoring product range budget
Approving orders and release of dispositions in SAP
Representing the purchasing department in cross-departmental project meetings
Monitoring and maintaining working time records
Reporting savings
Managing supplier escalations
Renegotiating predefined volume quantities

Jun 2014 - Oct 2022

8 years 5 months

Strategic Senior Buyer (Furniture)

Gries Deco Company

Monitoring purchasing budget and reporting savings
Tracking delivery dates and taking escalation measures for delivery delays
Negotiating and finalizing bonus and framework agreements
Organizing and coordinating cross-departmental projects
Handling purchase order requests in SAP
Negotiating terms and conditions (price, delivery, payment)
Setting up items and suppliers and maintaining master data in SAP
Creating product range for furniture
Analyzing and creating price categories
Preparing full cost accounts and sales price calculations
Developing project and process documentation for own area
Visiting suppliers and trade fairs
Supplier sourcing
Conducting competitor analyses and benchmarking
SAP Module MM/R3
MS Office
E-Procurement systems
Oracle JD Edwards

May 2013 - May 2014

1 year 1 month

Logistics Shift Supervisor in VAS - Value Added Service

Gries Deco Company

Leading and scheduling a team of 10 employees
Conducting tenders with external service providers
Organizing quality rework of goods deliveries
Determining needs and reordering consumables
Analyzing unit handling rates and reassigning fast-moving and slow-moving items
Planning pick orders

Oct 2011 - Apr 2013

1 year 7 months

Logistics Clerk (Administrative)

Gries Deco Company

Posting goods receipts and capturing master data in SAP (MIGO/MM42)
Cleaning up transfer interfaces (LT01)
Posting stock transfers (MB1B)
Creating complaints for quality management / purchasing
Requesting quotes for rework of goods deliveries
Planning routes for transferring goods for external rework

Feb 2011 - Sep 2011

8 months

Logistics Associate (Operational)

Schmitt & Orschler GmbH

Incoming goods (unloading and recording)
Outgoing goods (loading and securing)
Order picking (preparing for loading)

Industry Experience

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Experienced in Manufacturing, Retail, and Transportation.

Manufacturing

Retail

Transportation

Business Area Experience

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Experienced in Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Project Management, Logistics, Operations, and Quality Assurance.

Supply Chain Management

Procurement

Project Management

Logistics

Operations

Quality Assurance

Skills

Monitoring Purchasing Budget And Reporting Savings
Tracking Delivery Dates And Taking Escalation Measures For Delivery Delays
Negotiating And Finalizing Bonus And Framework Agreements
Organizing And Coordinating Cross-departmental Projects
Handling Purchase Order Requests In Sap
Negotiating Terms And Conditions (Price, Delivery, Payment)
Setting Up Items And Suppliers And Maintaining Master Data In Sap
Creating Product Range For Furniture
Analyzing And Creating Price Categories
Preparing Full Cost Accounts And Sales Price Calculations
Developing Project And Process Documentation For Own Area
Visiting Suppliers And Trade Fairs
Supplier Sourcing
Conducting Competitor Analyses And Benchmarking
Sap Module Mm/r3
Ms Office
E-procurement Systems
Oracle Jd Edwards

Languages

German

Native

English

Advanced

Russian

Advanced

Education

Mar 2014 - Nov 2015

Akademie für Unternehmensführung (HWK)

Business Administrator · Business Administration · Aschaffenburg, Germany

Sep 2012 - Oct 2014

Akademie für Unternehmensführung (HWK)

Certified Commercial Specialist · Commercial Training · Aschaffenburg, Germany

Sep 2008 - Feb 2011

Schmitt & Orschler GmbH

Warehouse Logistics Specialist · Warehouse Logistics Specialist

...and 1 more

Certifications & licenses

Internal Auditor ISO 9001

Vorest AG

Six Sigma Lean Admin (Green Belt)

Fa. Freudenberg in Weinheim

Basic Safety Officer Training

IG BCE Berufsgenossenschaft Gernsbach

Trainer Certification

Fire Safety Assistant

First Aider

Safety Officer

Forklift License

Statistics

Experience

Total positions 6

Experience in Manufacturing 13.5 y

Avg length 2 y 9 m

Longest experience 8 y 4 m

Global Experience

Countries worked in 1 (Germany)

Primary country Germany

Expertise

Recent roles Strategic Buyer (Plant Buyer), Strategic Lead Buyer (Non-Food), Strategic Senior Buyer (Furniture)

Main industries Manufacturing, Retail, Transportation

Main business areas Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Project Management

Qualifications

Certifications earned 8

Profile

Created

October 2025

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Where is Denis based?

Denis is based in Obernburg, Germany and can operate in on-site, hybrid, and remote work models.

What languages does Denis speak?

Denis speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced), Russian (Advanced).

How many years of experience does Denis have?

Denis has at least 15 years of experience. During this time, Denis has worked in at least 6 different roles and for 3 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 3 years and 6 months. Note that Denis may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Denis be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Denis would be well-suited for roles such as: Strategic Buyer (Plant Buyer), Strategic Lead Buyer (Non-Food), Strategic Senior Buyer (Furniture).

What is Denis's latest experience?

Denis's most recent position is Strategic Buyer (Plant Buyer) at Gries Deco Company (Freudenberg Performance Materials).

What companies has Denis worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Denis has worked for Gries Deco Company (Freudenberg Performance Materials) and Gries Deco Company.

Which industries is Denis most experienced in?

Denis is most experienced in industries like Manufacturing, Retail, and Transportation.

Which business areas is Denis most experienced in?

Denis is most experienced in business areas like Supply Chain Management, Procurement, and Project Management. Denis also has some experience in Logistics, Operations, and Quality Assurance.

Which industries has Denis worked in recently?

Denis has recently worked in industries like Manufacturing and Retail.

Which business areas has Denis worked in recently?

Denis has recently worked in business areas like Procurement, Supply Chain Management, and Project Management.

What is Denis's education?

Denis attended Akademie für Unternehmensführung (HWK) for Business Administration.

Does Denis have any certificates?

Denis has 8 certificates. Among them, these include: Internal Auditor ISO 9001, Six Sigma Lean Admin (Green Belt), and Basic Safety Officer Training.

What is the availability of Denis?

Denis is immediately available part-time for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Denis?

Denis's rate depends on the specific project requirements. Please use the Meet button on the profile to schedule a meeting and discuss the details.