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2023 - Magna Electronics2018-2023 Veoneer Germany GmbH - acquired by MagnaI manage supplier selection, contract negotiations, and escalations to strengthen supplier relationships and optimize contract terms. I build and lead a high-performance procurement team, including virtual teams, and oversee the sourcing process, delivering management presentations and detailed reporting to facilitate informed decision-making. I contribute to both internal and external audit processes.I am… Show more 2023 - Magna Electronics2018-2023 Veoneer Germany GmbH - acquired by MagnaI manage supplier selection, contract negotiations, and escalations to strengthen supplier relationships and optimize contract terms. I build and lead a high-performance procurement team, including virtual teams, and oversee the sourcing process, delivering management presentations and detailed reporting to facilitate informed decision-making. I contribute to both internal and external audit processes.I am currently overseeing globally the IT & Engineering Tools/Testing Procurement teams, as well as Site Support of all locations.I also took over several additional responsibilities, like managing the Indirect Procurement team in Sweden over an interim period or e-procurement tool implementation in Asia. Key Achievements:• Continuous Improvement: Drove continuous improvement by demonstrating a problem-solving mindset and consistently delivering impactful results.• Cost Efficiency: Achieved cost efficiency by developing comprehensive IT category business plans and identifying significant saving opportunities.• Team Development: Enhanced team skills and contributed to team growth by mentoring senior buyers in the indirect purchasing team. • Financial Stability: Strengthened financial stability by identifying financing opportunities and implementing strategies to improve cash flow.• Cross-Functional Coordination: Ensured optimal and seamless cross-functional operations by coordinating with internal departments, including legal, finance/controlling, IT, and managing stakeholders up to higher management.• Procurement Process Optimization: Streamlined procurement processes and improved efficiency• Strategic Projects: Oversaw novation projects, managed the spin-off of IT contracts, and built a new IT environment by re-negotiating agreements and identifying synergies. Led contract and supplier activities during the acquisition of Veoneer, evaluating spend data to inform strategic decisions. Show less

Magna Electronics Germany GmbHIn my additional interim role I led the global sourcing for high-value and strategic sourcing initiatives, optimized contracts, and drove synergies during the integration with Magna Electronics. I successfully guided the team through significant organizational changes.Key Achievements:• Procurement Leadership: Streamlined procurement processes by directing a team of specialists and overseeing all indirect categories across North America, Europe, and… Show more Magna Electronics Germany GmbHIn my additional interim role I led the global sourcing for high-value and strategic sourcing initiatives, optimized contracts, and drove synergies during the integration with Magna Electronics. I successfully guided the team through significant organizational changes.Key Achievements:• Procurement Leadership: Streamlined procurement processes by directing a team of specialists and overseeing all indirect categories across North America, Europe, and Asia. IT & Test Lab Equipment, Professional Services Consulting, Production Equipment CAPEX, Logistics, Travel, MRO• Effective Negotiations: Ensured favorable terms and efficient resolution of issues by conducting contract negotiations, managing sourcing activities, and handling escalations.• Strategic Integration: Drove synergies and optimized contracts during the integration project with Magna Electronics, ensuring a smooth transition and alignment with the new organization. Show less

Schweinfurt

Lead the IT purchasing team & activities within the new global Group - Hardware, Software, Services, SaaS etc Embedded SoftwareLead the IT Purchasing spin-off of the electronic Division (Veoneer)Several carve-in and carve-out projectsSpecial projects; Cross category tasks in Indirect ProcurementProcess optimization

Munich Area, Germany

As the Indirect Procurement Lead at Autoliv BV & Co KG, I identified and achieved significant cost-saving targets by developing and managing a new function to oversee global IT spending, including embedded software. I created and deployed effective category strategies, aligning procurement efforts with business goals and amplifying overall efficiency.Key Achievements:• Cost Reduction Leadership: Led and streamlined new functions to oversee all indirect spending in Germany, ensuring… Show more As the Indirect Procurement Lead at Autoliv BV & Co KG, I identified and achieved significant cost-saving targets by developing and managing a new function to oversee global IT spending, including embedded software. I created and deployed effective category strategies, aligning procurement efforts with business goals and amplifying overall efficiency.Key Achievements:• Cost Reduction Leadership: Led and streamlined new functions to oversee all indirect spending in Germany, ensuring significant cost reduction.• Optimized Reporting: Improved reporting and stakeholder management by understanding needs and ensuring early involvement, leading to better alignment and communication.• Procurement Efficiency: Slashed procurement costs by directing spending through RFx processes, vendor selection, and contract finalization.• Strategic Planning: Enhanced decision-making processes by developing and presenting the global strategy plan and top management reports, aligning strategic initiatives with corporate goals.• Global IT Procurement: Secured cost efficiencies across all regions by leading global IT procurement for the Electronics Division.• Process Improvement: Drove improvements by delivering impactful management presentations, coordinating international and local IT buyers, and optimizing purchasing processes, including ordering, ERP systems, and interfaces. Show less

Landshut Area, Germany

I developed and implemented strategic orientations for commodities, established frameworks, and optimized global procurement strategies to reduce costs. I fostered collaboration with legal, finance/controlling, and provider management departments and acted as a critical interface between departments and suppliers to facilitate team communication.Key Achievements:• Cost Reduction: Reduced service costs by executing strategic purchasing of IT services and software development, leading RFx… Show more I developed and implemented strategic orientations for commodities, established frameworks, and optimized global procurement strategies to reduce costs. I fostered collaboration with legal, finance/controlling, and provider management departments and acted as a critical interface between departments and suppliers to facilitate team communication.Key Achievements:• Cost Reduction: Reduced service costs by executing strategic purchasing of IT services and software development, leading RFx processes, contract negotiations, and frame agreements.• Onboarding Efficiency: Increased onboarding efficiency by coordinating international local buyers and mentoring new employees, ensuring a smooth transition and integration.• Process Optimization: Optimized purchasing processes, including ordering, ERP system integration, and interfaces, leading to increased process efficiency.• Supplier Performance: Improved supplier performance and achieved cost savings by strengthening supplier relationships, selecting preferred suppliers, and leading negotiations.• Operational Excellence: Attained system efficiency and operational excellence by directing the global implementation of ERP projects, managing RFx processes with service providers, and securing multiyear contracts. Show less

Munich Area, Germany

In my role as an External Consultant at Finanz Informatik Technologie Service, I managed and controlled the purchasing budget, supplier relationships, and contract negotiations. I collaborated with internal departments, including legal, finance/controlling, and provider management, to ensure successful RFPs and contract negotiations, driving cost savings and efficiency improvements. I also mentored and integrated new employees into SAP and purchasing processes to enhance team… Show more In my role as an External Consultant at Finanz Informatik Technologie Service, I managed and controlled the purchasing budget, supplier relationships, and contract negotiations. I collaborated with internal departments, including legal, finance/controlling, and provider management, to ensure successful RFPs and contract negotiations, driving cost savings and efficiency improvements. I also mentored and integrated new employees into SAP and purchasing processes to enhance team performance.Key Achievements:• Regulatory Compliance: Improved regulatory compliance scores by conducting thorough compliance audits and ensuring adherence to regulations such as KWG25a, MA Risk, and PS951.• Cost Reduction: Achieved significant reduction in operational expenses by identifying and implementing synergies and consolidation opportunities within the corporate group.• Process Optimization: Optimized ordering processes through SAP MM by leveraging SAP and BMC RemedyARS for detailed reporting and analysis.• Operational Excellence: Directed IT services outsourcing and contract management, including management reporting and contract analysis, uncovering synergy potentials and driving operational excellence.• Optimized ordering processes through SAP MM by reporting and analyzing via SAP and BMC RemedyARS.• Achieved operational excellence by directing IT services outsourcing and contract management, including management reporting and contract analysis, uncovering synergy potentials. Show less

I conducted comprehensive market analyses, selected international suppliers, and implemented streamlined processes to enhance supply chain reliability. I managed the procurement of electrical production materials using SAP MM and acted as a key user for SAP, providing critical support and training to amplify user adoption rates. Additionally, I coordinated audits of tooling companies in Eastern Europe and organized the establishment of a new injection moulding department.Key… Show more I conducted comprehensive market analyses, selected international suppliers, and implemented streamlined processes to enhance supply chain reliability. I managed the procurement of electrical production materials using SAP MM and acted as a key user for SAP, providing critical support and training to amplify user adoption rates. Additionally, I coordinated audits of tooling companies in Eastern Europe and organized the establishment of a new injection moulding department.Key Achievements:• Department Optimization: Established and optimized the purchasing department in the Romanian plant, significantly improving supplier management efficiency and reducing procurement lead time.• Cost Reduction: Achieved substantial cost reductions across departments by leading management reporting and group purchasing initiatives.• Procurement Savings: Saved annual procurement costs through effective contract management, service tracking, and negotiating favorable conditions.• Operational Efficiency: Drove operational efficiency improvements by leading the SAP implementation project in the Romanian plant.• Project Management: Reduced project delays by assisting in the construction of new production facilities, managing authorizations, and monitoring construction progress, while also handling import/export tasks and customs responsibilities. Show less