Germany
As an experienced Global Lead Buyer in the automotive industry with a comprehensive background in procurement and supply chain management, I possess in-depth knowledge and skills to manage complex global supply chains. With experiences in the automotive industry in both Germany and China, I bring valuable international perspectives and intercultural competence. I am always interested in expanding my professional network and making new connections in the automotive and procurement field. I am open to engaging in professional discussions and exploring potential collaboration opportunities. I look forward to hearing from you and expanding our network.
• Global strategy development for the commodities tubes and stamping • Establishing and maintaining relationships with global suppliers • Identifying potential suppliers and conducting market research • Collaborating with cross-functional teams to align sourcing activities with business goals
• Developing sourcing strategies to optimize costs and ensure the availability of fuel cell components • Identifying and managing suppliers for fuel cell components and materials • Negotiating contracts and pricing for fuel cell-related parts • Ensuring the quality and timely delivery of fuel cell components
• Developed and implemented procurement controlling system with global budget planning and KPI definition • Onsite support for new procurement team in Tianjin, China and co-managed digitalization project for supplier platform • Conducted benchmark analyses for TCO consideration and represented interests in sourcing committees
• Managed global relocation of commodities to Eastern Europe and Asia. • Executed global nominations to support total cost of ownership (TCO) considerations and managed contract negotiations. • Conducted value analyses and implemented resulting optimization potential.
• Assisting in the preparation and coordination of purchase orders, invoices, and other administrative tasks to support the procurement process • Supporting inventory management and logistics operations to ensure smooth supply chain processes • Participating in cross-functional team projects to gain exposure to different departments and understand the interconnectedness of various business functions