Andreas Zimmer, MS, MBA, CSCP

Senior Procurement Leadership

Greater Houston

About

Procurement and Sourcing Management leader with 20 years of experience in various manufacturing industries driving strategic sourcing and procurement in challenging environments. Skilled negotiator in all aspects of international supplier management who uses clear strategies to maximize business performance. Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively to implement and optimize sourcing throughout the organization and to plan and execute ongoing strategies that improve efficiencies utilizing human potential and the latest technology based on market demands. Recognized as a big picture thinker known for impacting the bottom line while ensuring budgetary accountability, compliance with company standards and legal regulations. Experienced in the growth and development of staff in the areas of international sourcing and procurement, negotiations, and managing the supply chain process. Demonstrated accomplishments in: Strategic Sourcing | Multi Year/Multi Million International Contract Negotiations | R&D | Engineering | ERP Software Implementation (SAP R/3 MM) | Change Management | e-Procurement | Business Process Design and Optimization | Leveraging Supplier & Customer Relations |Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) | Leading Intercultural & Cross-FunctionalTeams | Design and Execution of RFX, Vendor Selection & Supplier Integration Processes | Influential Communication to all Hierarchical Levels | Stakeholder Management

Experience

  • Nouryon (3 yrs 6 mos)
    • Head of NPR Procurement North America
      Aug 2022 - 2024 · 1 yr 6 mos

    • CAPEX Procurement Team Lead North America
      Oct 2020 - Aug 2022 · 1 yr 11 mos

    • CAPEX Procurement Manager
      Aug 2020 - Oct 2020 · 3 mos

  • Consultant at Process and Pipeline Consulting Mark Elliott
    Sep 2015 - Aug 2020 · 5 yrs

  • Consultant at Michels & Ruppert Leadership Coaching
    Jan 2015 - Aug 2020 · 5 yrs 8 mos

  • Vice-President Procurement, SCM, R&D at PLARAD - Torque & Tension Systems, global leader in special tooling
    Jan 2009 - Jul 2014 · 5 yrs 7 mos

    Creator of sustainable growth by integration and alignment of interfaces in a complex environment Catalyst in transition to efficient processes Promoter and supporter of employee development Maximizer of innovation and technological improvements

  • Global Director NPR Procurement at GRÜNENTHAL GROUP, international research-based pharmaceutical company
    Jul 2005 - Sep 2008 · 3 yrs 3 mos

    Accelerator of global procurement maturity to world class level Generator of significant savings within over $100 MM annual international spends Setting standards by implementation of SOPs and ensuring compliance