Nuremberg, Bavaria, Germany
Experienced purchasing professional with extensive expertise in commodity management, supplier strategies and procurement excellence. Proficient in driving supplier performance and development. Highly skilled in purchasing controlling, risk and sustainable management. Enthusiast in strategic procurement processes and supply chain management. Freelance lecturer at the chamber of commerce and industry with main focus on procurement, supply chain management and project management.
Sabbatical Leave Travelling around the world in Africa, Asia, Oceania, North- and South America Social and voluntary engagement as an english teacher in developing countries Intercultural exchange and humanitarian aid Undertake new challenges and contribute meaningfully to the community in different social and cultural environments Acquiring new abilities thru cultural immersion and global exchange
Global commodity responsibility for resins, plastic injection molding, stamping and die-casting parts Lead international commodity teams across multiple regions Develop global commodity and supplier strategies, drive cost reduction measures Supply market analysis, monitoring of price trends and developments Strengthen strategic supplier partnerships Continuous improvement of procurement processes and supplier development initiatives Negotiate global purchasing contracts, quality and logistic agreements
Overall responsibility for strategic and operational procurement activities Lead, manage and develop the local purchasing team in North America Manage integration and onboarding of new commodity managers in the U.S. and Mexico Implement design-to-cost strategies and cost-down measures Standardization and optimization of global purchasing processes Commodity Management Task Force Management
Global commodity responsibility for resins, plastic injection molding, stamping and die-casting parts Lead international commodity teams across multiple regions Develop global commodity and supplier strategies, drive cost reduction measures Supply market analysis, monitoring of price trends and developments Strengthen strategic supplier partnerships Continuous improvement of procurement processes and supplier development initiatives Negotiate global purchasing contracts, quality and logistic agreements
Make-or-Buy evaluations Manage purchasing processes of mechanical and electrical goods in line with specified cost, quality and delivery targets Sourcing, qualifying new and existing suppliers to achieve best value Lead supplier audits to ensure quality standards eProcurement and eSourcing
Analyze customer requests, evaluate technical and commercial requirements Create technical feasibility studies, cost calculations and customer quotes Identify new business opportunities Develop customer relationships and lead customer acquisition