Manuel Wuerttemberger

MBA, Group Purchasing

Wolfsburg, Lower Saxony, Germany

About

Purchasing is more than just negotiations, it is about the optimal composition of people, materials, services and methods along the supply chain to the circular economy. Let's talk about!

Experience

  • Head of Group Purchasing Korea & Head of Regional Sourcing Committee APAC National Sales Companies at Volkswagen Group Korea
    Jan 2023 - Present · 3 yrs 6 mos

  • Volkswagen AG (10 yrs 5 mos)
    • Team Lead / Coordinator - Corporate General Purchasing - Marketing Services
      Aug 2020 - Feb 2023 · 2 yrs 7 mos

    • Corporate Sourcing Analyst in General Purchasing
      May 2018 - Aug 2020 · 2 yrs 4 mos

      Connection between strategic and operative buying at the general group purchasing department (Headquarter Volkswagen Group). In charge of implemention of: - Sustainability in the supply chain (Ratings and CO2) - Optimization Forum Service Cost - Strategic category management - Future Automotive Supplier Tracks (FAST) for General Suppliers - Risk Management - Value driven projects And more.

    • Corporate Production Purchasing Electric / Electronics
      Aug 2016 - Jun 2018 · 1 yr 11 mos

      - Purchasing of wiring harnesses (electrical cables systems) for the MQB37W Platform (Golf) & ABS wiring systems across all segments - Definition of the Volkswagen Group strategy - Ensure QCD (Quality, Cost, Delivery) targets achievement

  • Corporate Sourcing Interior, Procurement at SAIC Volkswagen
    Feb 2012 - Sep 2012 · 8 mos

    · Price calculation and Material cost analysis (potential cost savings) · Benchmark-analysis for Corporate Sourcing Leadership · Business Plans for new Modular Seat Structure generation in China · Adjustment with other departments for procurement issues (Forward sourcing, Global Sourcing, Technical Department, Finance and IT)

  • Intern Branch and Recruitment Administrator at Adecco UK & Ireland
    Jan 2009 - Jul 2009 · 7 mos

    · Consulting and recruit people for international companies · Responsible for the language testing of the candidates (English, German, Spanish, and French) · Accounting and Finance check (on Excel sheets) · Responsible for the Training of candidates (Role play in several languages)

  • Intern Translator and Quality Management at Siemens
    Jun 2008 - Aug 2008 · 3 mos

    · Translation in German, French and English for Product Documentation · Virtual Software and Hardware Testing of Integrated Access Control Systems · Logistical support