I have almost three decades of experience in Procurement, including eight years in executive positions in the USA. I have assumed responsibility for various Procurement functions at companies such as AGCO Corp ($14 bn.), Benteler ($8bn.), and ThyssenKrupp ($40 bn.) and have specialized in developing, transforming, and leading international Procurement organizations. Since 2017, I have supported and led companies as an Interim Manager and provided guidance as a Senior Management Advisor to the Boards. My motto: Get your hands dirty and only leave an organization with a measurable implementation.
As a hands-on practitioner with a strategic vision, I know the day-to-day business and the requirements for future-proof, digital, sustainable, agile, and risk-aware Procurement. My goal has always been to build a Procurement function that delivers added value above and beyond expectations. I promote and shape change, remain consistent, and lend a hand. Humans are still the most critical success factor in Procurement, and they are at the heart of everything I do, whether in cost-cutting projects, organizational development, category and supplier management, or implementing legal requirements. As a team leader, I attach great importance to working together as partners, integrating people into the development process early, and promoting intercultural cooperation across functional and company boundaries. I have repeatedly transformed competing, fragmented silos into high-performance teams (“ONE Procurement”).
I am still an avid globetrotter and like to explore the world with my backpack; I enjoy going to concerts with friends and finding balance through various sports, an interest in contemporary history, and motorcycling. As a fan of the Cologne Soccer Team, I know the small step from euphoria to doomsday, but I have been a loyal fan for 45 years now. A long time in Procurement makes you resilient on many levels.
28 years of Procurement & Leadership eperience
I speak the language of decision-makers and buyers. I know the day-to-day business without getting lost in it. Strategic work, as well as interaction with the C-suite and stakeholders, is my terrain. This is how I develop organizations in partnership with stakeholders and deliver added value.
I consistently stabilize teams and keep employees on track. I address concerns and stumbling blocks to shape and drive change. I use my leadership experience to restructure and transform organizations and develop people and their skills. Involve and empower people to foster accountability and organizational effectiveness.
As an experienced Procurement Leader with many years of experience abroad and a recognized expert in transformation, digitalization, category & supplier mgmt.), I led global teams and was responsible for budgets and change.
I know large and medium-sized companies, work globally or locally, and transfer best practices across industries and company sizes. Use my wealth of experience in many industries to build up your powerful Procurement function.
Many years of strict cost management have left their mark. I know what it means to “tighten the belt.” I know the real levers for optimizing cost structures and thus quickly deliver EBIT-relevant contributions.
I reposition and digitalize Procurement to strengthen its role and performance. I involve stakeholders, such as works councils and boards, when introducing new structures, tools and processes.
I work on-site for my customers, smanaging crises, building relationships, and thus enabling preferred deliveries. Everywhere!
Satisfied global customers: Autoliv, SBB Swiss Railways, Danfoss, KION, Hellmann, BG Kliniken, Rottendorf Pharma, Orafol, SSI Schäfer, Weidmüller, MTR (Hong Kong), Stiebel Eltron, Zürich Insurance, cellcentric, Milaha (Qatar), sto, Impenia etc.
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