Florian Bauer

Global Commodity Manager Composites & Plastic Components

Herrenberg, Baden-Württemberg, Germany

About

With over a decade of experience in procurement and supply chain management, including 2.5+ years as a Global Commodity Manager at ElringKlinger, I contribute to optimizing sourcing strategies and fostering supplier relationships. My expertise spans negotiation, market intelligence, and managing commodities such as moulded plastic components and composites. Passionate about driving cross-functional collaboration, I align procurement strategies with organizational goals to deliver value and efficiency on a global scale. Leveraging my skills in Microsoft Excel and strategic sourcing, I strive to create impactful solutions that support the company’s innovation and growth.

Experience

  • Global Commodity Manager at ElringKlinger
    Jan 2023 - Present · 3 yrs 6 mos

  • Commodity-Manager at ACPS Automotive GmbH / ORIS
    Feb 2022 - Dec 2022 · 11 mos

    Commodity Manager for injection moulding and metal-stamping

  • Category Purchaser at Trelleborg Sealing Solutions
    Feb 2015 - Nov 2021 · 6 yrs 10 mos

    Commodity Purchaser, machined plastics (PTFE, PEEK, PA, POM), injection molding, 2K

  • Commodity Manager at PRETTL Group
    Nov 2011 - Dec 2014 · 3 yrs 2 mos

    Commodity Manager, Wire protection systems

  • Intern at Bali Intercont Cargo
    Apr 2010 - Oct 2010 · 7 mos

    Intern for Marketing and Accounting