Wolfgang Gieler

Operating Executive – Procurement & Cost Transformation | PE-Ready Value Creation

Germany

About

SVP-level procurement and supply chain executive reporting directly to CFO with full accountability for €600m+ global spend across telecom infrastructure markets. Proven track record of delivering double-digit million CAPEX reductions, structural OPEX improvements, and supplier-driven EBITDA uplift through centralized cost engineering, operating model transformation, and complex cross-border negotiations. Extensive exposure to €2bn+ strategic sourcing environments in automotive and telecom sectors. Experienced in building value-creation roadmaps aligned with capital allocation priorities, financial performance targets, and multi-market governance structures

Experience

  • Vantage Towers (Düsseldorf, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany)
    • Head of Procurement & Supply Chain
      Sep 2025 - Present · 10 mos

      Level: SVP - Reports to CFO Serving as Head of Procurement at SVP-equivalent seniority, leading the global procurement function across all Vantage Towers markets and accountable for strategic sourcing, supplier value creation, and procurement transformation.

    • Head of Global Supplier Management
      2023 - Sep 2025 · 2 yrs 9 mos

      Level: Senior Director - Reported to CTO Directed global supplier management, cost engineering, and order management across all Vantage Towers markets.

    • Head of Supplier Management (Germany)
      2022 - 2023 · 1 yr

      Level: Director / Head of Function (Country scope) - Reported to Managing Director Germany Established and led the Supplier Management, Supplier Performance Management, Cost Engineering, and Order Management functions for Vantage Towers in Germany.

  • Executive Procurement Consultant at Self-Employed
    2019 - 2022 · 3 yrs

    Self-employed supply chain management consultant mainly for Chinese Tier-1 suppliers in the premium automotive industry.

  • Procurement Group Lead - Telematics (Expatriate) at Mercedes-Benz AG
    2014 - 2019 · 5 yrs

    Telematics procurement team leader (hardware and IT/software) for all Mercedes-Benz Cars built and sold in China.

  • Procurement Engineer at Mercedes-Benz AG
    2011 - 2013 · 2 yrs

    Procurement engineer for Mercedes-Benz Cars and Vans interior light and roof control units. Strategic coordinator of sourcing for all electronic components of Mercedes-Benz Cars and Vans in China.