Thomas Bahr

Director Global Nuclear Supply Chain

Korschenbroich, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

About

I am a supply chain leader with 10+ years of experience in the nuclear sector, focused on safety, quality, delivery, and cost optimization. I excel in project management, building multi-site supply chain organizations, and leading complex negotiations. As a strategic people manager, I deliver cost containment, process optimization, and effective change management while fostering strong supplier relationships and cross-functional collaboration. Key strengths: Safety & Quality: I prioritize regulatory compliance and robust risk management, embedding high standards across procurement and manufacturing activities. Delivery & Cost Improvement: I design and execute end-to-end strategies that shorten lead times, reduce total landed cost, and improve on-time delivery. Project & Change Leadership: I steer large-scale initiatives from concept to implementation, coordinating cross-functional teams, schedules, budgets, and governance across multiple sites. Multi-site & Global Sourcing: I build and mature distributed supply chain organizations, optimize supplier footprints, and implement scalable, resilient processes. Complex Negotiations: I drive favorable terms, risk allocations, and enduring partnerships with strategic suppliers. Strategic People Management: I develop high-performing teams, mentor talent, and lead change-management initiatives that boost productivity and engagement. Supplier Relationships: I cultivate collaborative partnerships, implement development programs, and align supplier capability with project needs. Cross-Cultural & Functional Acumen: I apply business judgment across cultures, organizational functions, and various commodities to deliver integrated solutions. Languages: I am fluent in English and German, comfortable navigating bilingual and cross-cultural environments.

Experience

  • Director Global Nuclear Supply Chain at Emerson
    May 2022 - Present · 4 yrs 2 mos

  • Head of Sourcing at Emerson Automation Solutions, Sempell GmbH
    Jul 2017 - Present · 9 yrs

    Prokurist

  • Manager Tactical Purchasing at Emerson Automations Solutions, Sempell GmbH
    May 2014 - Jun 2017 · 3 yrs 2 mos

  • Order Processing at Emerson Automation Solutions, Sempell GmbH
    Aug 2008 - Apr 2014 · 5 yrs 9 mos

  • Metro Group Buying (Düsseldorf)
    • Assistant Category Manager
      Jan 2008 - Jul 2008 · 7 mos

    • Assistent Einkauf
      Nov 2000 - Dec 2007 · 7 yrs 2 mos