Michael Birk

Procurement Manager at GSV

Copenhagen, Capital Region of Denmark, Denmark

About

My core competencies is strategic procurement, optimization of processes through the supply chain with focus on price, quality, process and remove difficulties. I have worked professionally with strategic procurement since 1999 (primary indirect spend) In my approach to the tasks I am methodical, pragmatic and solution-oriented by using Strategic Sourcing / procurement tools, processes, KPIs (Key Performance Indicator) and law to achieve continuously optimization with a focus on improved cash flow. As a person, I am responsible, attentive, curious and empathetic. It is important to me that decisions are based on facts from the prior analysis.

Experience

  • GSV Materieludlejning (10 yrs 4 mos)
    • Procurement Manager
      May 2019 - Present · 7 yrs 2 mos

      Responsible for GSV spend and analysis (OPEX, FM and indirect). Preparation of action plans for the department Category management, supplier approval, performance and evaluation with focus on savings. Sourcing (RFX´s) with negotiation until the contracts is implemented Consolidate suppliers and Identify improvement opportunities Cooperation with internal stakeholders Responsible for employees in the department

    • Procurement Manager at Ramirent acquired by GSV materieludlejning
      May 2017 - Apr 2019 · 2 yrs

      Responsible for DK spend and analysis. Category management, supplier approval, performance and evaluation with focus on savings. 7 Step sourcing (RFX´s) with negotiation until the contracts is implemented Contract management Consolidate suppliers Cooperation with internal stakeholders Identify improvement opportunities

    • Sourcing specialist at Ramirent
      Mar 2016 - Apr 2017 · 1 yr 2 mos

      Category management (indirect spend and MRO), supplier selection, performance and evaluation with focus on savings. 7 Step sourcing (RFX´s) and negotiation until the contracts is implemented.

  • Procurement Manager at KLINGER Denmark
    Jul 2014 - Oct 2015 · 1 yr 4 mos

    Renegotiation of contracts Sourcing/tenders (RFQ´s at e.g. transport) Spend analysis Commercially responsible for the suppliers e.g. selection and performance Stock Purchase, providing procurement and project procurement Frame orders and forecast management Responsible for employees in the department and part of the management team

  • Strategic Purchaser at Flügger group A/S
    Aug 2010 - May 2014 · 3 yrs 10 mos

    Strategic procurement- and analysis on indirect spend 7 Step sourcing / tender documents (RFQ) with supplier negotiation and agreements. Reduction of number of suppliers in my categories and identify "prefered suppliers" primarily in Europe Cooperation with colleagues in Denmark, Sweden and Poland. Complaints in relation to the supplier.

  • Strategic Procurement Consultant and Manager in a Boat shop at Region Sjælland
    Dec 2008 - Aug 2010 · 1 yr 9 mos

    Optimization of procurement processes and methods based on needs and market analysis Planning, organization and implementation of EU procurement (tenders) as project manager with responsibility for the commercial and strategic aspects Preparation of tender documents, evaluation models, contracts and cooperation agreements

  • Strategic Purchaser at Nykredit A/S
    Dec 2002 - Nov 2008 · 6 yrs

    Needs- and process coverage in the procurement flow Tender process with negotiation, agreements and supplier evaluations Category management - indirect spend Project Participation and Project Manager roles e.g. implemented logo colors uniformity as Project Manager and participated in launching a new E-procurement system. Outsourcing and insourcing Optimize the process based on Flow diagrams, SLA and KPI´s