Pforzheim, Baden-Württemberg, Germany
Strategischer Einkaufsleiter mit Fokus auf nachhaltige Wertschöpfung, effiziente Beschaffungsprozesse und starke Lieferantenpartnerschaften. Ich verbinde analytisches Denken, Verhandlungskompetenz und operative Umsetzung, um Kosten zu optimieren, Prozesse weiterzuentwickeln und Versorgungssicherheit nachhaltig zu stärken. Schwerpunkte: • Strategischer & operativer Einkauf • Lieferantenmanagement & Verhandlungsführung • Kostenoptimierung & Prozessverbesserung • Supply Chain & Einkaufsstrategie • Teamführung & bereichsübergreifende Zusammenarbeit Ich schätze partnerschaftliche Zusammenarbeit, klare Kommunikation und lösungsorientiertes Handeln — mit dem Ziel, nachhaltige Ergebnisse und langfristigen Unternehmenserfolg zu schaffen.
▪ Full responsibility for the end-to-end Supply Chain function, including Purchasing, Logistics, and Production Planning ▪ Developed and executed strategic sourcing and procurement strategies to drive cost optimization, operational efficiency, and supply continuity ▪ Led complex national and international contract negotiations with suppliers and business partners ▪ Optimized supply chain and logistics processes to improve operational performance, delivery reliability, and scalability ▪ Managed global export operations, inventory control, and warehouse management across international markets ▪ Directed production and capacity planning to ensure efficient resource utilization and operational excellence ▪ Collaborated closely with international stakeholders and cross-functional teams to support business growth and strategic objectives
▪ Global responsibility for the Electrical/Electronics commodity with an annual purchasing volume of approx. €60M ▪ Development and execution of global sourcing strategies with a strong focus on cost optimization and supply security ▪ Implementation of Low Cost Country (LCC) sourcing initiatives, including supplier qualification and development in international markets (e.g., China) ▪ Conducted regular supplier negotiations, securing competitive commercial terms and long-term supply agreements ▪ Led value creation initiatives through Purchasing Value Analysis (PVA) workshops and cross-functional collaboration with engineering and development teams ▪ Identification and realization of sustainable cost-saving potentials across the global supplier base ▪ Extensive international business travel (incl. China) to support supplier development, audits, and strategic partnerships
▪ Responsibility for project-based purchasing activities within automotive seating programs (series and new product development) ▪ Procurement of single components across multiple categories, including plastics, metals, foam, electrical/electronic components, and services ▪ Management of supplier contracts, ensuring compliance, commercial optimization, and risk mitigation throughout the project lifecycle ▪ Conducted negotiations with national and international suppliers to secure competitive pricing, quality, and delivery performance ▪ Led Purchasing Value Analysis (PVA) workshops in close collaboration with engineering and development teams to optimize product and cost structures ▪ Identification and realization of cost-saving opportunities across components and supplier base ▪ Support of cross-functional project teams to ensure timely sourcing decisions and smooth industrialization processes
▪ Project and process management in automotive environments (Daimler Trucks, Mercedes-Benz Cars) ▪ End-to-end coordination of cross-functional projects across engineering, production, and supply chain ▪ Capacity planning and optimization for Mercedes-Benz Cars to ensure efficient resource utilization ▪ Management of timelines, milestones, and deliverables in line with quality, cost, and time targets ▪ Alignment of internal and external stakeholders to ensure smooth project execution and delivery