Mathias Froehlich

Strategic Sourcing Manager at Villeroy & Boch

Saarland

About

Personal Profile Dynamic, pro-active & team oriented Management Professional with advanced knowledge in specific management disciplines based on international standards:  More than 6 years experience in Strategic Sourcing & Category Management  More than 2 years experience in Demand Planning & Order Management  More than 2 year experience in Managing Customer Service & Purchase Management Proven ability to combine global strategy with organizational change and people/cultures.

Experience

  • Villeroy & Boch (10 yrs 11 mos)
    • Strategic Sourcing Manager
      Aug 2015 - Present · 10 yrs 11 mos

    • Strategic Sourcing Manager
      Aug 2015 - Aug 2015 · 1 mo

      Lead Buyer Bath & Wellness

  • Kwintet Central Europe (9 yrs 7 mos)
    • Order Management & Category Management Footwear
      Sep 2013 - Jul 2015 · 1 yr 11 mos

      - Planning/Implementation/Improvement/Execution of Supply Chain Processes - Supply&Demand Planning of National Key Account Business - Strategic Sourcing & Management of Footwear Category (Quality/T&C's/Supply/Sourcing) - Group Reporting

    • Regional Sourcing Manager Central Europe & Global Category Manager PPE
      Jan 2012 - Jan 2014 · 2 yrs 1 mo

      - Driving&Implementation of resourcing projects in alingment with Global CAT Mgt/ SC - Evaluation&Selection of strategic/preferred and complementary suppliers - Identification of savings opportunities, driving implementation - Data management - Monthly reporting, Budget Planning&Price Guidance

    • Global Category Manager PPE (Personal Protective Equipment)
      Oct 2009 - May 2013 · 3 yrs 8 mos

      - Development of knowledge and characteristics of all Kwintet PPE Brands - Review/Presentation/Achievement of KPI target for the product category and the Kwintet Group - Driving sourcing harmonization through Preferred Suppliers according to Kwintet Category KPI’s - Management of Preferred supplier Program – including selection, commercial decisions, rebate - Contract design & implementation ensuring correct geographical locations fit strategy - Key liaison contact and consultant for all Group Entities - Driving PPE Sourcing strategy throughout all Entities with assistance from Regional Sourcing and Product Managers - Coordination with Global and Regional Supply Chain and support best fit approach

  • Purchase Manager at Wenaas
    2004 - 2006 · 2 yrs

    Business analyzation&reporting, Group contact, Purchase organization

  • Aiwa BV (Capelle aan Den IJssel, Netherlands)
    • Assistant Manager Supply Chain
      Apr 2003 - Apr 2004 · 1 yr 1 mo

      Coordination of Group Forecasting

    • Assistant Manager Sales Operations
      Oct 2001 - Apr 2003 · 1 yr 7 mos

      Set up a of a European Sales Operation Head Office