Vienna, Vienna, Austria
Transformational leader with extensive international experience managing supply chain and procurement, devising and driving strategic sourcing roadmaps, optimising product delivery operations, controlling inventory, securing multi-million-euro supply chain contracts, and planning production lifecycle. With a strong focus on strategic planning and cost optimisation, I support the dynamic business growth in challenging, uncertain market conditions. My robust supplier sourcing and management skills allow me to successfully promote and implement initiatives streamlining supply chain processes and driving quality within major global organisations. Career highlights: • Managed and controlled purchase budgets for direct materials up to €80M • Led dynamic, high-performing, cross-cultural teams across China, Turkey, Austria, and Poland • Drove numerous cost reduction initiatives saving over €12M over seven years • Monitored supplier portfolios while directly collaborating with over 80 suppliers to align project goals with business strategy • Consistently achieved KPI cost saving targets up to 3% by negotiations, local and LCC solutions across all materials and suppliers Expertise: General Management / Global Supply Chain Management / Procurement, Logistics & Planning / Strategic Supplier Development / Inter-cultural Leadership / Continuous Process & Cost Improvement / Sustainability