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Berlin, DE

Dresden, Sachsen, Deutschland

Plzeň, Tschechien

Leadership of a commodity manager team located across Ukraine, Poland, and the Czech Republic, where I primarily operated. Our collective responsibility entailed managing an annual material budget exceeding 100 million euros across 10 to 20 projects. Our commodity spectrum ranged from electronic systems over interior components to bogie elements. My key.

Pilsen, Plzeň, Tschechien

For our bid calculation, I optimize the calculation processes for vehicle projects and initiate strategic product and procurement optimization projects in collaboration with engineering. My successes include the introduction of efficient ABC classification for cost calculation, two design-to-cost (DtC) projects for new product platforms, and the.

Berlin

This tenure was indeed an enriching experience! I initially lead a team of 5 operational/strategical buyers. Over time, maybe owing to strong performance, the team expanded to 3 team leaders and 20 employees within two years, incorporating colleagues from neighboring teams. I led the recruitment and onboarding of five Junior-/Senior-Strategic buyers from.

Embassy Of The Federal Republic Of Germany - Belgrade

At the Embassy in Belgrade, my focus was on empowering accompanying partners of embassy staff in their job search. I cultivated and nurtured relationships with potential employers like GIZ and German companies in Serbia, actively facilitating job placements.My role extended to advising and aiding embassy staff and their families in various life aspects.

Beijing City / China And Beograd / Serbia

Embarking on a six-year adventure in Beijing and Belgrade (3+3) alongside my wife and our young explorers (aged 3 and 7 when leaving), I embraced the role of the accompanying spouse with zest. During this time, my free hours became a canvas for meaningful endeavours:In the realm of voluntary activities, I channelled my expertise in project and event.

Bitterfeld

What exactly does a Chief of Staff do, or should I refer to it as a body man?As the Chief Operating Officer/Chief Sales Officer's support, I was tasked with assisting on many minor and major matters. This ranged from fetching a brutally hot espresso, to substituting for assistants during the night (I know every airline's 24-hour hotline by now), to.

Bitterfeld, Sachsen-Anhalt, Deutschland

As a team director in strategic procurement, I completely revamped the team for production materials & IT, along with the associated processes. I introduced category strategies, supplier portfolio management, framework agreements, and negotiation planning. As a result, within three years, my team and I were able to introduce alternative suppliers for 90%.

München, Bayern, Deutschland

My professional career began as a consultant in the field of procurement and supply chain management. Utilizing raw data from ERP systems, I categorized procurement expenditures based on potential sourcing markets and verified potential savings through international inquiries. To ensure results, I trained our clients' buyers in strategic negotiation.

Diplom Kaufmann Und European Master Of Science, International Management, Sehr Gut

Diplomstudiengang, Bwl Mit Interkultureller Qualifikation (Französisch), Vordiplom: Gut / Abschluß Seminararbeit: Sehr Gut