Dornbirn, Vorarlberg, Austria
I help global manufacturing companies transform procurement into a strategic business function that improves profitability, resilience and operational performance. Over the past 15+ years, I have built and led global procurement organizations, delivered large-scale procurement transformation programmes and partnered with executive leadership to drive sustainable business value across Europe, Asia and the Americas. My experience combines strategic sourcing, procurement transformation and operational leadership with a strong understanding of manufacturing environments. I have managed more than €300 million in global spend, delivered over €18 million in recurring annual savings, led international procurement teams, and supported major business initiatives including manufacturing transfers, industrialization projects, procurement digitalization and supplier governance. My areas of expertise include: • Global Procurement Leadership • Procurement Transformation • Indirect & IT Procurement • Strategic Sourcing & Category Management • CAPEX & Manufacturing Operations Procurement • Procurement Digitalization (Coupa & SAP) • Supplier Relationship & Performance Management • Supplier Risk, ESG & Business Continuity • Executive Stakeholder Management • International Team Leadership I believe procurement creates the greatest value when it is fully aligned with business strategy, operations and innovation—not simply focused on cost reduction. My leadership style is based on collaboration, developing high-performing teams and building long-term partnerships that deliver measurable business outcomes. Based in Austria | Open to relocation within DACH region and internationally.
Focused on strategic upskilling and professional development following 13 years of international leadership at Zumtobel Group. - Advanced expertise in Procurement Digitalization, AI-enabled sourcing, and procurement analytics. - Strengthened strategic negotiation and procurement transformation capabilities. - Achieved German language certification (ÖSD B2). - Exploring senior leadership opportunities within Global Procurement, CAPEX, Manufacturing, and Procurement Transformation.
Leadership - Built and led the Global Indirect Procurement organization covering Europe, Asia and the Americas. - Managed an international team of 15 procurement professionals. - Defined the global procurement operating model, governance framework and category strategy. Transformation - Led the transformation of indirect procurement into a globally coordinated organization. - Implemented the Coupa eSourcing platform across multiple business units, improving transparency, compliance and sourcing effectiveness. - Standardized procurement governance, sourcing methodology and supplier management processes globally. - Introduced procurement analytics supporting executive decision making. Business Impact - Managed €300M+ annual spend. - Delivered €18M+ recurring savings. - Reduced supplier base by 20%. - Led procurement for €50M+ industrial investments. Executive Collaboration - Partnered with Executive Leadership on strategic investments. - Supported business transformation initiatives. - Worked closely with Operations, Engineering, Finance and Manufacturing.
Built and led the Group Third-Party Products Procurement function from the ground up, establishing a scalable procurement organization that supported rapid business growth and enabled more than 10% revenue growth within two years. Key achievements - Designed the global procurement operating model, governance framework and sourcing processes for Third-Party Products. - Established a new procurement organization, defining roles, responsibilities and performance management. - Developed supplier qualification, evaluation and onboarding processes supporting accelerated product introductions. - Led supplier scouting, Make-or-Buy analyses and strategic sourcing initiatives to support business expansion. - Negotiated long-term supplier agreements balancing cost, quality, flexibility and supply continuity. - Introduced procurement KPIs and executive dashboards, increasing transparency and supporting data-driven decision making. - Collaborated closely with Product Management, R&D, Supply Chain and Operations to accelerate New Product Introduction. - Embedded procurement into the Group governance structure, creating standardized and scalable procurement processes. - Built strategic supplier relationships supporting innovation and long-term business growth.
Led the Procurement & Materials workstream for one of the Group's largest manufacturing transformation programmes, supporting the closure of the Sweden production site and the successful transfer of a €200M manufacturing portfolio to the UK while maintaining supply continuity and customer service. Key achievements - Led the procurement workstream for a complex international manufacturing transformation programme. - Managed supplier strategy and sourcing activities supporting the transfer of production between European manufacturing sites. - Ensured uninterrupted supply of critical direct materials during the transition. - Negotiated commercial agreements supporting production relocation and long-term supply continuity. - Worked closely with Operations, Engineering, Manufacturing and Supply Chain teams to minimise operational risk. - Developed supplier mitigation plans addressing capacity, logistics and quality risks. - Improved supplier performance through structured supplier development and performance management. - Supported executive programme governance by managing procurement milestones, risks and stakeholder communication.
Led warehouse quality, safety and continuous improvement initiatives within one of Procter & Gamble's manufacturing operations. - Improved warehouse utilization by 15%. - Led Lean and continuous improvement initiatives. - Developed warehouse quality and safety standards. - Worked with cross-functional operations teams to improve logistics performance.
Following an abnormal peak in demand post-natural disaster (Fukushima ‘11), in charge to define a new and more reliable demand forecasts system.
Product development Engineer in Chassis System Brake Within Bosch Global R&D HQ for automotive brake systems, developing the next generation brake system solution in partnership with Toyota Japan.