Stefan Jarkowski has over 20 years of experience in procurement management. He has worked in procurement roles for several large companies, delivering savings through sourcing strategies and contract negotiations. His experience includes managing indirect spend categories, procurement teams, and implementing procurement systems.

1. STEFAN JARKOWSKI
11 Kirklands, Sale, Cheshire M33 3SG
Tel: 0161 905 3510 Mobile: 07927934053
Email: stefan.jarkowski@which.net
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PROFILE
A Procurement Manager with 20 years’ experience of managing Service Categories, including various types
of Indirect spend, across a variety of Business Sectors. Extensive experience of managing Procurement
Teams, working in complex matrix environments and delivering Sourcing Strategies to both reduce cost and
add value to the Customer Experience. In addition, over 9 years experience as a Management Consultant
implementing Procurement Restructuring Programmes, Purchasing IT Systems and improving Supply Chain
Performance.
CAREER HISTORY
1. GE Capital UK 2011 to Dec 2011
GE Capital UK is made up of 4 x operating companies and is a division of GE Capital EMEA, a global commercial
finance company.
Sourcing and Facilities Leader – GE Capital UK
Reporting to the Head of Supply Chain, I was responsible for managing all the organisations Indirect Procurement
spend including Facilities, Property, HR, IT and Legal. I also headed up the UK Corporate Facilities function and
managed a Real Estate portfolio of 11 x UK offices. I was also sourcing lead and knowledge expert on the UK’s 2x
merger projects carried out during 2011. In addition, I helped implement a major regulatory compliance project in
preparation for GE obtaining a UK banking license. Direct reports include the UK Facilities Management team
• Created a property management system and developed a Property Management strategy, consequently
approved by the UK senior leadership team.
• Successfully managed the Property portfolio and FM integration of new corporate acquisition (4 x sites).
• Managed the relocation of the company HQ to a new specially fitted out premises in central London.
• Designed and implemented KPIs for the new GE FM contractor.
• Delivered savings of $0.5M in the first 6 months on various projects.
2. AXA INSURANCE (AXAI) 2005 to 2011
AXAI is the UK Insurance division of AXA, one of the world’s largest insurance companies.
Senior Procurement Manager - Head of Property and Liability Insurance Procurement
Reporting to the Head of Claims Procurement, responsible for the procurement related to AXA’s £600M Property
claims spend, sourcing new / improved services, negotiating competitive costs, implementing watertight agreements
and leading the post contract strategic development of suppliers. Direct reports included 4 x category managers.
• Led a team that exceeded its total savings target for the last 3 years: Yr 1 = £11.5M against a target of £8M, Yr 2
= £9.9M savings against a £9M target and Yr 3 = £9.2M savings against a £9M target.
• Personally delivered savings via my own negotiations: 2009 = £2.4M, 2008 = £2.4M and 2007 = £3.06M.
• Successfully managed the sourcing and contracting for an insurance project (Geocoding) that won an Insurance
Award for its technical and commercial innovation.
• Researched and delivered a variety of sourcing / benchmark papers for the Head of Claims concerning Fraud
services and Payment Cards. These were favourably received and used to support AXA’s claims strategy.
3. CLASSIC COUVERTURE Ltd 2004
Classic Couverture is a Food Manufacturer and part of the ADM Group.
Purchasing Manager
Reporting to the Head of Manufacturing. Short term contract to strategically review the company’s procurement for
possible saving opportunities, and to manage the business’s raw material purchase contracts.
4. BMW GB Ltd 2002 to 2004
BMW GB Ltd is the UK Sales, Marketing and Distribution Division of BMW.

2. Procurement Category Manager (2 year Interim Assignment)
Reporting to the Head of Group Procurement, responsible for managing M&E Facilities Maintenance, outsourcing
BMW’s Marketing Print and implementing new Procurement systems.
• Managed the retendering and contract negotiations for BMW’s M&E Facilities Maintenance activities at 6 x
separate BMW UK locations. Saved over £600,000 per year.
• Implemented a strategic review to source, tender and consequently outsource all of BMW’s UK Print
Management, resulting in annual savings of over £2M.
• Project managed the successful implementation of SAP MM purchasing system at BMW on time and on budget.
This included delivery of the full project lifecycle from specification through to implementation and training.
5. VIVENDI WATER UK 2001 to 2002
Vivendi Water UK (VWUK) is a major Utility Company, providing water services to large parts of Southern England.
Procurement Consultant (6 month Interim Assignment)
Reporting to the Head of Procurement, responsible for developing a new policy and procedure framework.
• Developed and implemented new purchasing policies and procedures for the Procurement Department; this
ensured Vivendi Water were compliant with new EU and OFWAT regulations.
6. ARIA GROUP PLC 1999 to 2001
Aria Group is a strategic Procurement Consultancy and partner of the Chartered Institute of Purchasing & Supply.
Associate Director
Reporting to the Managing Director, responsible for delivering several client procurement projects mostly related to
Indirects/ Facilities commodities and systems implementation.
• Established a new Central Procurement function for an Investment Bank, also renegotiating key service contracts,
including Facilities Services, Utilities, Travel (Airlines), Hotels and Recruitment Agencies. This saved over £5M.
• Implemented a new SAP eProcurement system for this Investment Bank; all within tight project deadlines.
7. MORGAN STANLEY DEAN WITTER 1999
Morgan Stanley Dean Witter is a major US Investment and Retail Bank with over 4,000 employees worldwide.
Purchasing Executive (6 month Interim Assignment)
Reporting to the Head of Procurement, responsible for negotiating and implementing new Y2K service contracts.
• Negotiated new bespoke contracts for all the bank’s Training Service providers.
• Successfully implemented critical Y2K transition contracts with key IT Service Providers in time for the millennium.
8. REL CONSULTANCY GROUP 1992 to 1999
REL is an International Management Consultancy with over 180 consultants, specialising in Business Change
Management, Procurement, and Cashflow Improvement.
Senior Consultant
Reporting to the Head of the Procurement Practice, responsible for managing Purchasing and Supply Chain Projects
for many blue-chip companies in the UK, Singapore and South Africa.
• Implemented a new Group Purchasing function at the largest UK Bakery company. Also reviewed and
retendered many of the FM and indirect contracts.
• Reviewed and retendered many of the Facilities (Cleaning / Waste / Security / Maintenance) as well as corporate
indirect contracts for Woolworths UK; significantly reduced its operating costs.
• Reengineered the Accounts Payable function of an International Shoe Manufacturer, greatly improved efficiency
and reduced their Operating Costs.
EARLY CAREER
Procurement Officer Unitel (Now called T-Mobile) 1989 - 1992
Senior Buyer Racal Decca 1987 - 1989
Procurement Manager Lectronic Specialists 1986 - 1987
Procurement Manager Newey & Eyre 1982 - 1986
Trainee Production Manager British Steel 1979 - 1981

3. TRAINING
Strategic Procurement Training for Senior Managers - AXA University (London, Paris & Milan) 2005 - 09
Business Process Re-engineering, Facilitation Skills - Horseley Management Centre 1997 - 98
Client and Project Management, Teamwork Performance - Ashridge Management College 1994
Consulting Process and Business Process Re-engineering - Horseley Management Centre 1993
Finance for Non Finance Managers - Ashridge Management College 1988
ACADEMIC RECORD
B.Sc. General Science - Liverpool University 1976 - 79
MCIPS - successfully completed the foundation stage - Croydon College 1988 - 89