Jan Janek-Partner Procurement Excellence
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Experience
VP Business and Partner Development
Cequence
Helping companies to streamline their CLM p ocesses and Transparency
Partner
Kerkhoff Consulting GmbH
- Drive procurement digitalization initiatives within DACH Market.
- Oversee Source to Pay transformation projects, ensuring alignment with strategic goals.
- Identify and cultivate new business opportunities in CEE Market.
- Facilitate procurement-focused workshops and webinars to enhance stakeholder engagement.
- Establish partnerships with leading solution providers, crafting innovative go-to-market strategies.
Director
Deloitte GmbH
- Lead procure-to-pay transformation initiatives to enhance efficiency and reduce costs.
- Oversee strategic sourcing processes to optimize supplier relationships and contract negotiations.
- Implement process improvements that drive operational excellence and compliance.
- Foster cross-functional collaboration to align procurement strategies with business goals.
- Analyze procurement data to identify opportunities for cost savings and performance enhancements.
Head of Procure to Pay
Liberty Global Austria
- Led transformation roadmap development for P2P at UPC Swiss.
- Integrated SAP Ariba with peer systems to eliminate redundant processes.
- Implemented JIRA SD, enhancing efficiency for P2P queries.
- Spearheaded continuous process improvement initiatives, including Six Sigma and Lean methodologies.
- Collaborated closely with IT and Strategic Procurement to optimize automation in P2P landscape.
General Manager
D1 Solution s.r.o.
- Led business development initiatives for EU, US, and Asian markets.
- Enhanced IT infrastructure to align with evolving market demands.
- Negotiated contracts with strategic partners and distributors to drive growth.
- Automated Procure to Pay and accounting processes, achieving high efficiency.
- Managed international operations across China, EU, and US, optimizing performance.
Head of Procurement Tools and Processes
Raiffeisen Bank International
- Led P2P transformation for 16 RBI affiliates, collaborating with SMT and IT departments.
- Developed and executed a P2P strategy for RBI Group, improving procurement processes.
- Rolled out Oracle ERP solution across 16 CEE countries, managing over 400,000 purchasing requests and 300 e-RFPs.
- Established and led Oracle P2P competence center, driving best practices and operational efficiency.
- Led group-wide tenders for IT products, financial audits, and construction projects, optimizing procurement results.
Professional Services (DPS) Commodity Manager
Dell Inc.
- Supported and advised 22 EMEA Dell branches on purchasing and cost optimization of consulting services.
- Executed cost savings projects for DPS, achieving significant budget reductions.
- Implemented Ariba Category Management to improve procurement processes.
- Developed and optimized BID DESK PROCESSES, integrating e-auctions to improve project margins.
- Led internal process optimization initiatives using Six Sigma methodologies.
Analyst
Accenture Inc.
- Managed outsourcing initiatives for the relocation of the purchasing department to Bratislava.
- Streamlined process documentation to improve operational efficiency.
- Oversaw the transition of activities from DB employees to Bratislava, ensuring continuity.
- Implemented strategic sourcing strategies to optimize procurement processes.
- Fostered collaboration among cross-functional teams to align with business objectives.
Industry experience
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Experienced in Banking and Finance, Information Technology, Professional Services, and Telecommunication.
Business area experience
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Experienced in Procurement, Operations, Strategy, Project Management, Information Technology, and Supply Chain Management.
Summary
Transformational leader with over 20 years of experience driving procure-to-pay initiatives and process enhancements across diverse markets. Expertise in strategic sourcing, business negotiation, and operational efficiency enables the identification and execution of innovative solutions that significantly reduce costs and elevate performance. Proven ability to foster collaboration among cross-functional teams, ensuring alignment with overarching business objectives. Committed to leveraging strong communication skills to engage stakeholders and cultivate lasting partnerships that advance organizational goals. Ready to inspire excellence in procurement management and contribute to transformative outcomes.
Skills
- S2p Platforms (Coupa, Ariba, Oracle)
- Ability To Work In A Team
- Ability To Work Under Pressure
- Communication Skills
- Business Management
- Strategic Sourcing
- Business Negotiation
- Good People Skills
- Communication And Presentation
Languages
Education
University of Economics
Business Informatics - Information Systems and Technologies · Bratislava, Slovakia
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Experience
Global experience
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Profile
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Jan is based in Vienna, Austria and can operate in on-site, hybrid, and remote work models.
Jan speaks the following languages: Slovak (Native), Czech (Advanced), German (Advanced), English (Advanced).
Jan has at least 22 years of experience. During this time, Jan has worked in at least 8 different roles and for 8 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 3 years and 9 months. Note that Jan may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.
Based on recent experience, Jan would be well-suited for roles such as: VP Business and Partner Development, Partner, Director.
Jan's most recent position is VP Business and Partner Development at Cequence.
In recent years, Jan has worked for Cequence, Kerkhoff Consulting GmbH, Deloitte GmbH, and Liberty Global Austria.
Jan is most experienced in industries like Banking and Finance, Information Technology, and Professional Services. Jan also has some experience in Telecommunication.
Jan is most experienced in business areas like Procurement, Operations, and Strategy. Jan also has some experience in Project Management, Information Technology, and Supply Chain Management.
Jan has recently worked in industries like Professional Services, Telecommunication, and Information Technology.
Jan has recently worked in business areas like Procurement, Strategy, and Operations.
Jan holds a Master in Business Informatics - Information Systems and Technologies from University of Economics.
Jan is immediately available full-time for suitable projects.
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