Kerken, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
Experienced International Category Leader IT at Vorwerk | Orchestrating cross‑functional teams to enable Product Management & IT for the agentic engineering era, bringing AI‑fueled innovation to our customers and applying robotics to solve real customer problems. My journey in IT Procurement, which began in 2017, has been marked by a commitment to pioneering solutions and driving innovation. Initially, I managed crucial software and IT services that underpinned the energy transition, contributing to a more sustainable future. In recent years, I've transitioned into Product IT, where I hold a pivotal procurement role. My responsibilities include spearheading procurement for R&D projects related to cutting-edge household appliances, ensuring the success of digital solutions and business models fueled by AI and Robotics, and managing the operations of a state-of-the-art IoT and IT platform. My passion lies at the intersection of technology and innovation, and I'm dedicated to creating value through strategic procurement. I am constantly looking for challenges to push me beyond my comfort zone. I am convinced that this is the best way to learn, develop and grow. I am not a friend of the wait-and-see attitude, I rather like and make clear decisions.
Experienced International Category Leader IT at Vorwerk | I orchestrate cross-functional teams that enable Product Management and IT to harness the potential of agentic engineering, develop AI-driven innovations for our customers, and use robotics to solve real customer problems.
Indirect Procurement IT, Source-to-Contract, Strategic Supplier Management and Development (e.g. Microsoft, SoftwareOne, ESRI, Gisa, ion, Trayport), IT Category Management and Development, Executing Contract Negotiation and Management (double-digit million range), IT Contract Law, Software and SaaS Licensing, GDPR, Senior Stakeholder Management, Market and Demand Analysis, Process Optimization, eTendering, eAuctioning
Customer Support, Development and Consulting; Operative and Strategic Management of the Sales Area; Development of Technical and Economical Solutions; Establishing Customer Networks; Analysis of Markets and Competitors; Conducting Training and Product Demonstrations
Areas: Key Account Management, Sales SMEs, Inside Sales, HR, Accounting/Controlling/Reporting, Procurement, Consulting&Design
Areas: Sales, Procurement, Accounting and Logistics