Regensburg, Bavaria, Germany
Over 20 years of experience in the automotive industry, with 4 years in strategic business controlling at Vitesco Technologies AG. Previous roles include Senior Engineer in Advanced Purchasing at Continental Automotive AG and Commodity Engineer in Healthcare at Siemens AG. Expertise in strategic business controlling, credit management, and cost optimization. Proficient in advanced purchasing, APQP activities, and supplier evaluation. Skilled in lean management, continuous improvement, and parametric cost calculation models. Led initiatives at Vitesco Technologies AG to optimize cost structures, resulting in significant cost savings. Improved cost structures for injectors at Continental Automotive AG, enhancing efficiency and supplier performance. Conducted critical cost structure analyses and implemented innovative cost calculation models at Siemens AG, driving operational improvements.
Coordinated credit management tasks, tracking critical customers and managing insolvencies. Implemented standardized bill of materials processes across the organization. Developed and improved processes for cost reduction.
Improved cost structure and optimal capacity utilization. Identified and evaluated new suppliers and technologies for injectors.
Conducted cost structure analyses to improve profitability. Defined and implemented cost calculation models. Introduced a knowledge community to enhance commodity engineering methods within the organisation.
Led the procurement and SQM team. Defined and controlled key performance indicators to meet company and procurement goals. Conducted market analysis for mechanical and electromechanical suppliers in China, Korea, and India. Assisted in establishing a project procurement team in Asia, providing training and coaching.
Coordinated procurement activities for advanced driver assistance systems and other automotive systems. Conducted cost-value analyses with suppliers to improve results.
Managed quality assurance activities for multimedia projects from development to serial production. Led project management for serial production and production relocation.