Dirk Volmer

Global Procurement Director at POLYVANTIS

Mettmann, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

About

An experienced Procurement Professional focussed on added value creation by leveraging on all external resources. Major Qualifications: Procurement: - More than 25 years of experience across various categories and industries - Experience in set-up / restructuring of regional and global procurement organizations - Strong focus on procurement’s total value proposition for the business - Significant project experience Management: - Multi-year leadership of a multi-cultural, global procurement teams - Excellent analytical and communication skills - Acknowledged and competent business partner for senior management

Experience

  • Director Global Procurement at POLYVANTIS
    Jan 2026 - Present · 6 mos

  • Owner at DVPROCONSULT
    Apr 2025 - Dec 2025 · 9 mos

    Providing Interim Management and Consulting Services for Procurement with focus on Manufacturing Industries.

  • Global Procurement Director at ASK Chemicals
    Oct 2015 - Sep 2024 · 9 yrs

    Global procurement responsibility for ASK Chemicals leading global procurement team across Europe, Americas and Asia.

  • Head of Procurement at Glatfelter
    Jul 2013 - Sep 2015 · 2 yrs 3 mos

    Global procurement & materials management responsibility for Glatfelter’s Composite Fibers Business Unit. Establishment of a global strategic procurement organisation. Managing team of 28 heads.

  • Freelancer (Procurement Consulting) / Sabbatical at DVPROCONSULT
    Jul 2012 - Jun 2013 · 1 yr

    Providing Interim Management and Consulting Services for Procurement with focus on Manufacturing Industries