István Lukics

• Lead the end-to-end operations of the logistics function (procurement, warehousing, fleet management, and IT), driving efficiency improvements and continuous cost optimization. • Direct and continuously enhance procurement and warehousing processes; design and implement aligned strategies. • Collaborate closely with executive management, business and support functions, as well as regional and parent company stakeholders to ensure alignment and achievement of strategic objectives. • Define and manage logistics workforce requirements (headcount, roles, competencies), including recruitment, training, and performance management. • Oversee strategic logistics processes, including project management, process optimization, and inventory management. • Maintain and update internal regulatory (IIR) frameworks for logistics (procedures, document templates), and define development directions in line with market trends. • Actively contribute to high-impact corporate and business unit strategic projects. • Support the development and governance of the company’s annual business plan. • Prepare and align capital expenditure (CAPEX) plans with business priorities. • Continuously identify and drive cost reduction opportunities. • Lead negotiations and manage the preparation and execution of supplier contracts, including annual framework agreements. • Ensure compliance with reporting and audit requirements. • Oversee the operation and optimization of the SAP S/4HANA MM module.

● Led and coordinated the work of 4-6 buyers and project managers. ● Supported the formulation of the company’s strategic goals and the development of necessary action plans ● Coordinated the tendering processes for Bonafarm Group's PV plant investment (13 sites – 13B HUF) from the planning phase to execution. o Result: Optimized the use of tender funds through the tendering process, leading to more efficient resource utilization. ● Contributed to the implementation of a new reporting system, enhancing the accuracy of reports. ● Led negotiations that controlled market prices, resulting in an average 10% reduction in supplier costs. ● Coordinated the development of the procurement module for the enterprise resource planning (ERP) system o Result: Reduced the time for procurement and project data analysis by 25% through the automated reporting function ● Analyzed the supplier market, resulting in long-term framework agreements with 10 key partners, including Siemens and Schneider Electric

● Developed and implemented the corporate group’s central procurement strategy, streamlining operations and reducing the number of procurement specialists from 30 to 10. ● Supported and coordinated the implementation of a 45B HUF technology and industrial investment, achieving over 2.5B HUF in measurable cost savings. ● Led the Central Procurement Efficiency Improvement Project, resulting in the development of the Procurement Planning process, the review and optimization of the company’s P2P process, and enhancements to the framework agreement and KPI systems. ● Developed and continuously reviewed the corporate group’s Procurement Policy, Supplier Prequalification and Evaluation Guidelines, as well as the Company Car Policy and Mobile Phone Policy. ● Established procurement processes for subsidiaries following corporate acquisitions and systematically integrated them into the corporate group’s procurement strategy. ● Conducted benchmarking activities through tenders and RfQ processes, contributing to cost control and the development of realistic Procurement Plans. ● Automated 90% of procurement processes by implementing a new ERP system, improving lead time efficiency and establishing a corporate-wide approval structure. o Result: Received the Process Innovation Award in 2019 for this project. ● Designed and digitized the corporate group’s supplier prequalification and evaluation system, achieving 100% transparency in procurement activities while improving supplier relationship visibility and traceability ● Managed the corporate group’s fleet operations (vehicles and mobiles), optimizing operating costs and increasing asset utilization. o Result: Reduced the number of leasing partners from 6 to 2 while doubling the fleet size over three years.

● Coordinated and supported procurement processes with a focus on power plant industrial investments, real estate development and facility management projects, as well as IT products and services acquisitions ● Conducted price and technical negotiations, evaluated incoming proposals, prepared decision-support materials, and provided recommendations for partner selection. ● Led the preparation and tendering of maintenance and construction bids within designated categories, ensuring high technical and financial compliance, along with effective price control. ● Monitored supplier performance and developed improvement proposals to enhance partner relationships. ● Negotiated, prepared, and executed contracts, established and managed framework agreements, ensuring effective tracking and timely updates ● Supported the rationalization of procurement processes, developed and optimized procurement strategies.