Schwarzach, Vorarlberg, Austria
An experienced and adaptable procurement professional, with many years experience of supply chain and project management within Aeropsace, Defence, and Automotive businesses in both operational and strategic environments.
Strategic and Operational purchasing responsibility for Natural Fibre and Non Woven materials. Development and implementation of technical and commercial purchasing strategies, that enable sourcing flexibility of Natural Fibre and Non Woven materials from a global supply chain. Operational management of supply chain, supporting Thermoforming centres across Europe, Asia and the Americas
Development and implementation of european and global purchasing strategies: International contract framing agreements Cost down, value analysis, working capital improvement initiatives Specific negotiations with strategic suppliers of the Lighting Brands group Supplier compliance, approval and improvement process implementation across the Lighting Brand wide Purchasing organisations Key speaker, presenter and moderator at Global Purchasing meetings
Commodity management of customized composite cabin structures, thermal and acoustic systems. Leader for small team of strategic buyers Established "Entry Gate" methodology to tendering and selection process. Realized competitive supply market potential in Eastern Europe and Asia..