Kinga Piękoś
About Kinga Piękoś
Current Role at Novocure
Kinga Piękoś currently serves as a Purchasing Agent at Novocure in Kraków, Woj. Małopolskie, Polska. Her role involves managing procurement activities to ensure the timely acquisition of necessary materials and services for the company. Her current position showcases her ability to manage purchasing processes in a complex and dynamic environment.
Previous Roles at Plastic Omnium and Varroc Lighting Systems
Before joining Novocure, Kinga Piękoś held positions at Plastic Omnium and Varroc Lighting Systems as an Indirect Buyer with German. She worked at Plastic Omnium for four months in 2023, and at Varroc Lighting Systems from 2020 to 2022 for two years, both roles based in Kraków. In these positions, she was responsible for managing indirect procurement processes, utilizing her proficiency in the German language to negotiate with suppliers and streamline procurement activities.
Experience at Sappi Europe and UPS GBS Polska
Kinga Piękoś spent three years from 2016 to 2019 as a Specjalista ds. zakupów / Procurement Specialist at Sappi Europe in Kraków. Prior to this, she held roles at UPS GBS Polska Sp. z o. o. as an Operation Materials Supply Specialist and Administrator in 2016 and 2015, respectively, in Wrocław. These positions helped her hone her skills in managing procurement activities and supply chain operations.
Educational Background and Early Career
Kinga Piękoś studied Filologia Germańska at the University of Wroclaw from 2010 to 2015. Her educational background in German philology has been a valuable asset in her professional roles requiring German language skills. She initially started her career in sales, working as a Junior Sales Specialist at Funmedia for two months in 2015, before transitioning into procurement and purchasing roles.
Comprehensive Procurement Experience
With over 8 years of cumulative experience in procurement and purchasing, Kinga Piękoś has accumulated extensive expertise across multiple industries, including automotive, packaging, and logistics. Her roles have been geographically diverse, with experience in both Wrocław and Kraków, enhancing her regional understanding and adaptability. Her professional journey reflects a consistent focus on optimizing procurement processes and building effective supplier relationships.