Gorazd Stolec

Lead Buyer at @BSH

Greater Graz

About

Motivated and dynamic professional with a dedication to generate and build relationships and manage projects from concept to completion. Skilled in working in cross-functional teams and making critical decisions during challenges with exceptional communication skills. Adaptable leader with an ability to work independently and help develop opportunities that further establish organizational goals. When I’m not planning my next project, I’m baking some Schwarzwälder Kirschtorte🍰, listening to some good indie music🎶, watching a lot of documentaries and listening to podcasts.

Experience

  • BSH Adriatic-East region (Full-time · 3 yrs 1 mo)
    • Lead Buyer
      Jan 2026 - Present · 6 mos

      I drive the strategic global procurement of technically complex and critical materials for consumer products, including plastic resins, silicon, and rubber. I lead high-value negotiations and awarding's for a €45 million PVO, ensuring optimal material costs and securing target KPIs across our international manufacturing. Additionally, I develop and update material group strategies, mitigate risks, and foster innovation through cross-functional collaboration to support BSH's global business objectives

    • Lead Buyer / Strategic Buyer
      Jul 2025 - Jan 2026 · 7 mos

      As the Lead Buyer for small domestic appliances at our Nazarje factory, I manage a diverse portfolio valued at €35 million, focusing on the procurement of essential materials such as silicon, rubber, plastic components, glass, ceramics, and chemicals. In this capacity, I serve as the Lead Buyer for silicon, rubber, and plastic components across all three SDA locations—Nazarje, Bad Neustadt, and Rzeszów—while also taking on the role of Strategic Purchaser for glass, ceramics, and chemicals specifically in Nazarje. My dual role allows me to ensure an efficient and cost-effective supply chain while maintaining high-quality standards for our materials. I collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to implement best practices in procurement and foster strong relationships with suppliers. This strategic approach drives innovation and sustainability throughout our product offerings, ultimately contributing to the overall success of the SDA organization.

    • Strategic Purchaser | Plastic Raisins, Silicone, and Rubber Materials
      Sep 2024 - Jun 2025 · 10 mos

      I manage a €20M procurement portfolio at the BSH PCP factory in Nazarje, specializing in consumer products like coffee machines, cooking robots, and mixers. My role includes negotiating contracts, aligning procurement strategies, and leading project work for new product launches, ensuring efficiency and quality across key material categories.

  • Marketplace Coordinator/Manager at Podim Conference
    May 2023 - May 2023 · 1 mo

    Podim is a nonprofit platform founded in 1980 to change attitudes towards innovation. Based in Slovenia, Podim has evolved into the most influential startup & tech event in the CEE region, where innovation meets business opportunities and capital, as well as knowledge and experience. It is a key regional platform for enabling learning and networking in the most valuable and time-efficient way. Podim aims at equipping founders and innovators with the right tools to solve the most meaningful challenges of the society. Podim Marketplace is in the heart of the venue (in person) and on the Podim app platform (online). There you can grab the attention of investors, business executives, partners, talent, and media by showcasing your startup to the Podim crowd.

  • Bitstamp (2 yrs 5 mos)
    • Senior Customer Operation Agent - Mentor
      Feb 2022 - Mar 2023 · 1 yr 2 mos

    • Senior Customer Operation Agent - Supervisor
      Oct 2021 - Feb 2022 · 5 mos

    • Senior Customer Operation Agent
      Mar 2021 - Oct 2021 · 8 mos

  • Klub mariborskih študentov (KMŠ) (3 yrs 4 mos)
    • Project Manager
      Oct 2019 - Jan 2023 · 3 yrs 4 mos

      Brainstorming and project planning by finalizing the ideas, setting deadlines, assigning responsibilities and financial planning. Coordination of projects and team members, monitoring and summarizing progress of projects. Completion of projects on time within budget and within scope, preparing reports and evaluations.

    • Project/Event Manager - Technical segment
      Apr 2022 - Dec 2022 · 9 mos

      My tasks for the event Ftrgatev 2022, which 2500 people attended, were: - Planning the layout of the event. - Organise workforce for the event (cleaning, installation of bars and fences, transparent...). - Negotiation for prices of various services. - Led a team of 6 people. - Planning and communication with services/companies that were at the event.

    • Section Leader
      Dec 2019 - Apr 2022 · 2 yrs 5 mos

      Managing section for international integration and leading a group of people with the objective of ensuring all projects are delivered within the agreed scope, time, quality and cost. Promoting creativity, innovation and implementation of new projects.