Alexander Müller

Senior Manager Procurement Automotive / Supplier Management / Value Engineering / Cost Optimization / Strategic Sourcing / Steering / Open for new challenges / Audi Hungaria Ahead

Hungary

About

Senior Procurement Leader in the automotive industry, driving large-scale transformation across procurement organizations, supplier networks, and cost structures in complex international environments. Currently leading and developing an organization of 85 employees, with a strong focus on performance, accountability, and leadership excellence. Proven track record in delivering sustainable business impact through value engineering, cost optimization, and strategic sourcing initiatives. Experienced in managing global supplier networks, improving supplier performance, and ensuring production readiness (SOP) in close collaboration with engineering, quality, and operations. Strong ability to align cross-functional stakeholders and drive results in dynamic and challenging market conditions. Key areas of expertise include: • Procurement Leadership & Organizational Development • Strategic Sourcing & Supplier Strategy • Value Engineering & Cost Optimization • Supplier Performance Management • Process Management & Continuous Improvement • Production Readiness & Industrialization Known for a pragmatic, results-driven approach, combining analytical thinking with strong execution capabilities. Particularly interested in advancing topics such as digitalization, AI in procurement, and next-generation supply chain strategies. Open to exchanging ideas and perspectives on future developments in procurement and leadership.

Experience

  • Senior Manager Steering Division Procurement at Audi Hungaria Ahead
    Mar 2024 - Present · 2 yrs 5 mos

    Senior Manager Steering Division Procurement (Value Engineering, Forward Sourcing, Processmanagement, Production Readiness) • Leading procurement steering activities in an international automotive environment • Leading and developing an organization with 85 employees, driving performance, accountability and leadership excellence • Driving transformation and performance improvement across procurement organization • Driving cost optimization and efficiency programs across key suppliers • Actively identifying cost reduction potentials through value engineering in close collaboration with suppliers and engineering • Managing supplier performance and supporting strategic sourcing decisions • Coordinating cross-functional teams between procurement, engineering and finance • Driving process management and continuous improvement within procurement operations • Identifying and implementing process improvements within procurement operations • Ensuring production readiness (SOP) and smooth industrialization processes

  • Head Of Procurement Wiring Harness / Special Cables at AUDI AG
    2018 - Feb 2024 · 6 yrs 2 mos

    Head of Procurement Wiring Harness / Special Cables | AUDI AG • Full responsibility for procurement of wiring harnesses and special cables in the automotive sector • Purchase volume 1.2 billion euros • Leading supplier strategy, sourcing decisions, and commercial negotiations • Managing global supplier base and ensuring performance, quality, and cost targets • Driving cost reduction initiatives and long-term supplier development • Management of cross-functional projects with the departments of Engineering, Quality, and Production across various brands and regions within the Volkswagen Group Key achievements: • Building and further development of a young team • Delivered significant cost optimization across supplier portfolio • Annual saving of 5% • Strengthened supplier performance and supply stability in a complex market environment • successful management of extraordinary crises such as the Ukraine- and semiconductor crisis

  • Head of Project Steering Audi Platform at FAW-Volkswagen
    2016 - 2018 · 2 yrs

    • Leading overall project steering for the full portfolio of locally produced Audi models within the FAW-Volkswagen joint venture in China • Driving cross-functional collaboration and decision-making across procurement, engineering, and production • Ensuring delivery of project targets regarding cost, timing, and quality under dynamic market conditions • Acting as key interface between European headquarters and local operations, bridging global strategy with local execution

  • Team Lead Procurement Driver Assistance Systems and Climate Control at AUDI AG
    2011 - 2016 · 5 yrs

    Team Lead Procurement Driver Assistance Systems & Climate Control | AUDI AG • Leading procurement team for driver assistance systems and climate control components • Managing supplier selection, sourcing strategies and negotiations • Driving cost optimization and supplier performance improvement • Supporting new product launches and innovation projects • Procurement volume of 900 million euros with an annual savings of 6% achieved

  • Buyer Wiring Harness and Climate Systems at AUDI AG
    2008 - 2010 · 2 yrs