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VP Procurement | Global Purchasing Director | Supply Chain Executive
Weißenburg, Deutschland
Weltweit
Diploma in Business Administration (Diplom-Kaufmann), University of PaderbornÜber mich
Executive procurement leader with global experience in automotive, electronics and industry. I transform purchasing organizations, optimize supply chains, build strong supplier partnerships and deliver sustainable savings through clear strategy, hands-on leadership and disciplined execution.
Skills
Six Sigma Green Belt CertificationQualitätsmanagementCertified Scrum Master
Global Sourcing & Strategic Procurement
Over 20 years of international procurement leadership experience covering global sourcing, commodity management, supplier development and strategic procurement across Automotive, Aerospace and Industrial Manufacturing sectors, with annual purchasing responsibility of up to EUR 400M.
Supply Chain Management & Resilience
Extensive expertise in supply chain optimization, risk management, business continuity planning and supplier lifecycle management, including prevention of production shutdowns and implementation of raw material pass-through mechanisms and energy security concepts.
Digital Procurement & KPI Management
Proven track record in digital transformation of procurement functions, including design of governance structures, KPI frameworks, analytics dashboards and implementation of ERP, MRP and reporting concepts supporting data-driven decisions.
Commodity Management
Deep expertise in global commodity management covering plastics, coverings, chemicals, foam systems, electronics and manufacturing materials, with responsibility for spend up to EUR 400M across multiple international locations.
Supplier Development & Quality
Comprehensive experience in supplier development, supplier quality management, APQP/PPAP processes, supplier audits, SRM and supplier risk management, driving responsible sourcing and supply chain resilience objectives.
Cost Engineering & Value Engineering
Strong background in TCO management, cost engineering and value engineering, achieving significant material savings of 15-30% and OPEX reductions through component sourcing, material substitution and cross-functional cost reduction initiatives.
ESG & Sustainability
Experience in integrating ESG and sustainability initiatives into procurement strategies, including supplier sustainability programs and responsible sourcing frameworks.
Project Procurement & Launch Management
Responsibility for project procurement and launch management for global programs, managing all project purchasing activities from RFQ to SOP across international organizations.
IT & Systems Skills
Proficiency in SAP, Ariba, QlikView, Qlik Sense, ERP/MRP Systems, MS Office and E-Sourcing Platforms, enabling data-driven procurement management and digital reporting.
Nearshoring & Business Continuity Planning
Experience in nearshoring strategies and business continuity planning to ensure supply security and operational excellence across international procurement organizations.
Over 20 years of international procurement leadership experience covering global sourcing, commodity management, supplier development and strategic procurement across Automotive, Aerospace and Industrial Manufacturing sectors, with annual purchasing responsibility of up to EUR 400M.
Supply Chain Management & Resilience
Extensive expertise in supply chain optimization, risk management, business continuity planning and supplier lifecycle management, including prevention of production shutdowns and implementation of raw material pass-through mechanisms and energy security concepts.
Digital Procurement & KPI Management
Proven track record in digital transformation of procurement functions, including design of governance structures, KPI frameworks, analytics dashboards and implementation of ERP, MRP and reporting concepts supporting data-driven decisions.
Commodity Management
Deep expertise in global commodity management covering plastics, coverings, chemicals, foam systems, electronics and manufacturing materials, with responsibility for spend up to EUR 400M across multiple international locations.
Supplier Development & Quality
Comprehensive experience in supplier development, supplier quality management, APQP/PPAP processes, supplier audits, SRM and supplier risk management, driving responsible sourcing and supply chain resilience objectives.
Cost Engineering & Value Engineering
Strong background in TCO management, cost engineering and value engineering, achieving significant material savings of 15-30% and OPEX reductions through component sourcing, material substitution and cross-functional cost reduction initiatives.
ESG & Sustainability
Experience in integrating ESG and sustainability initiatives into procurement strategies, including supplier sustainability programs and responsible sourcing frameworks.
Project Procurement & Launch Management
Responsibility for project procurement and launch management for global programs, managing all project purchasing activities from RFQ to SOP across international organizations.
IT & Systems Skills
Proficiency in SAP, Ariba, QlikView, Qlik Sense, ERP/MRP Systems, MS Office and E-Sourcing Platforms, enabling data-driven procurement management and digital reporting.
Nearshoring & Business Continuity Planning
Experience in nearshoring strategies and business continuity planning to ensure supply security and operational excellence across international procurement organizations.
Erfahrung
Berufserfahrungmehr als 10 Jahre
Freelancer seit2025
Sprachen
DeutschMutterspracheEnglischverhandlungssicherSpanischverhandlungssicher
Projekthistorie
Advising industrial companies on procurement strategy, digital transformation and supply chain optimization. Designing governance structures, KPI frameworks and analytics dashboards. Implementing ERP, MRP and reporting concepts supporting data-driven decisions. Positioning procurement as a strategic business partner for growth and profitability.
Reported directly to the CEO and served on the executive leadership team. Led procurement organizations across Germany, Hungary, Brazil and China. Managed annual spend of EUR 340M and a team of more than 20 employees. Responsible for Direct and Indirect Procurement, Supplier Quality and Procurement Governance including sourcing standards, procurement guidelines, KPI ownership and global category management. Chaired the Sourcing Committee and led strategic supplier negotiations. Implemented TCO methodologies and supplier resilience concepts. Established KPI based executive reporting and procurement governance.
Responsible for procurement, planning, logistics and warehousing for aerospace applications. Managed annual spend of EUR 50M and a team of 8 employees. Member of the management team reporting to the President and VP Operations. Introduced SRM and supplier risk management processes. Improved supply security through dual sourcing and supplier evaluation.