Karolina Szuszkiewicz
About Karolina Szuszkiewicz
Karolina Szuszkiewicz is a Category Manager for Professional Services and Shared Services at AXA XL, where she has worked since 2016. She has extensive experience in procurement and sourcing, having previously held roles at WABCO, Tieto, and Elliott Group.
Work at AXA XL
Karolina Szuszkiewicz has been employed at AXA XL since 2016, where she serves as the Category Manager for Professional Services and Shared Services. In this role, she develops and manages a pipeline of sourcing activities that align with contract expiry dates and identify potential cost-saving opportunities. She leads negotiations on complex high-value procurement contracts to secure the best value for the organization. Additionally, she drives continuous improvement and innovation through effective supplier relationship management with strategic suppliers.
Previous Experience
Before joining AXA XL, Karolina Szuszkiewicz held several positions that contributed to her expertise in procurement and sourcing. She worked at WABCO as the Global Category Indirect Materials Leader from 2015 to 2016 and as a Global Indirect Material Buyer for IT, Telecom, and Travel from 2014 to 2015. Her earlier roles include serving as a Sourcing Manager at Tieto from 2012 to 2014 and as a Purchasing Specialist from 2011 to 2012. She also gained experience as a Pre Sales Assistant at Tieto and as a Credit Controller at Elliott Group.
Education and Expertise
Karolina Szuszkiewicz has a solid educational background that supports her professional career. She studied at Sheffield Hallam University, where she earned a Higher National Certificate (HNC) in Business and Management from 2008 to 2010. Additionally, she attended Sheffield International College, achieving a qualification in Computer Literacy and IT. Her language skills include proficiency in English and Spanish, acquired during her studies at the Higher School of Foreign Languages in Poznan.
Skills and Responsibilities
In her current role at AXA XL, Karolina Szuszkiewicz is responsible for educating and raising awareness of sourcing best practices within stakeholder business areas. She collaborates with internal subject matter experts, including Legal, Tax, Security, and Audit teams, to ensure the successful commercial and contractual completion of sourcing projects. Her focus on continuous improvement and supplier relationship management is key to her contributions in the procurement field.