Munich, Bavaria, Germany
As an Industrial Engineer with an analytical mindset and a strong interest in procurement, I’m motivated by solving challenges and driving continuous improvement. I enjoy working with teams to find effective solutions, ensure smooth day-to-day operations, and successfully deliver projects. I believe that when people work well together, great things happen.
- Procurement Management: Executing procurement from initial demand through RFQ/RFI to PO - Contract Management: Negotiating framework agreements and managing long-term supplier relationships - Cost Optimization: Identifying cost-saving opportunities and conducted target-based negotiations - Process Improvement: Identifying potentials and implementing measures to enhance process efficiency
- Category Management: Responsible for powertrain purchasing for hybrid Volvo Cars models and holding commercial responsibility for an annual volume of around €75m - Leading contract and price negotiations with suppliers - Development and implementation of cost reduction measures in the aforementioned category - Creation and execution of procurement strategies and benchmark analyses for current and future technologies Supplier Management: Responsible for supplier selection, evaluation and development
- Joint Venture between Volvo Cars and Northvolt - Category Management: Quality Equipment, Material Handling, Robotics & MRO - Commercial responsibility for CAPEX investments in gigafactory production equipment at over €35m - Sourcing of strategic investment projects, supplier selection and agreement negotiation - Development and execution on the procurement plan/schedule for the respective categories - Analysis, evaluation and negotiation of sustainable and long-term framework supply and service agreements - Close collaboration with stakeholders and suppliers on present and new projects, supply agreements and cost optimization initiatives in line with specified cost, quality, and delivery target
- Definition of measures to enhance procurement processes and categories - Ensuring seamless business continuity at BASF production sites through continuous supply - Coordinate Knowledge and Change Management activities - Central point of contact for internal stakeholders and colleagues within the procurement organization - Involvement in various strategic global and regional projects
- Technical buyer specializing in indirect procurement - Categories: Security Systems, Technical Materials, Laboratory Consumables, Labels - Ensure continuous supply of products and services across various categories for BASF production sites - Communication with external and internal stakeholders - Close collaboration with strategic purchasing - Contribution to internal process improvement and automation projects, analysis and reporting of KPIs
Title: Artificial Intelligence in Procurement: Opportunities and Potentials for the Implementation of AI-Based Technologies on a Guided Buying Platform in Cooperation with BASF Services Europe GmbH
Title: Introduction of a Digital Marketplace for C-Parts: Challenges and Potential for Operational Purchasing During Implementation in Cooperation with BASF Services Europe GmbH
- Theoretical training on industrial business processes, accounting procedures and general business knowledge - Practical phases in several departments in the areas of finance, HR services, recruiting and procurement