Interim Procurement Management:
Successful Projects & Measurable Results
As an interim manager with 28 years of experience, I support companies from SMEs to DAX-listed corporations in optimizing their procurement strategies. My focus is on cost reduction, digitalization, supply chain resilience and the strategic transformation of procurement processes.
On this page you will find a selection of successfully completed projects. Each example shows how I delivered measurable results for companies in a short time, from securing critical supply chains to savings in the millions.
Interested in the details of my projects or looking for an experienced interim manager for your procurement? Let's have an informal conversation about your challenges.
Veon Ltd. | Telecommunications (NASDAQ)
Role: Group Director Corporate Indirect Procurement
- Challenge: Centralization of 12 decentralized procurement organizations.
- Cost Savings: Over 85% of spend centralized, 30% savings achieved
- Process Digitalization: Implementation of ERP (Oracle Fusion) and a digital procure-to-pay process.
- Efficiency Improvement: Headcount reduction from 750 to 270 while simultaneously improving procurement efficiency.
Private Equity Portfolio Company | Mechanical Engineering
Role: Chief Procurement Officer and MD, Board Member
- Challenge: Restructuring of a company following a private equity acquisition.
- Cost Savings: 40% OPEX reduction and 20% material cost reduction achieved.
- Turnaround Success: EBIT increased by 30% and 50% CAPEX savings achieved.
- Process Optimization: Production lead time reduced from 12 to 5 weeks.
Private Equity Portfolio Company | Construction
Role: Interim CPO (Procurement, Logistics and Warehouse)
- Working Capital: Reduced by 50% through optimization of AP, WIP and AR.
- Material Costs: Savings of 20% through strategic procurement measures.
- Transformation: Procurement department restructured and a project procurement team established.
- Digitalization: Implementation of an IT-supported project management system with KPI integration.
Private Equity Portfolio Company | Medical Technology
Role: Head of Sourcing for RDX Division
- Supplier Transfer: 70% of procurement volume successfully transferred to new EMS supplier (200 tier-2 suppliers).
- Bottleneck Management: Electronic components successfully sourced through broker solutions.
- Digitalization: RFX processes digitalized and new suppliers implemented.
- Qualification: MDR certification for suppliers completed.
Mechanical Engineering | Crisis Management
Role: Advisor to CFO
- Crisis Management: Production saved from months of standstill through rapid intervention following supplier failure.
- Strategic Measures: New suppliers identified globally and successfully integrated to minimize risks.
- Cost Optimization: Innovative sourcing strategies led to savings despite the crisis situation.
- Future-proofing: Resilient supply chains built through long-term partnerships and risk management.
Utilities | Digitalization & Process Optimization
Role: Head of Project Process Optimisation and Digitalisation
- Digital Turnaround: A stalled multi-million euro project for procurement digitalization successfully reactivated and completed.
- Process Optimization: Workshops conducted to identify pain points and quick wins, ROI achieved immediately.
- Software Selection: Market analysis and presentation of the future ERP strategy to the board, including vendor comparison.
- Stakeholder Management: Conflicts resolved and a cross-functional team of 10 led to success.
Deutz AG | Global Procurement (M-DAX)
Role: Director Purchasing & Head of Global Sourcing
- Cost Optimization: 15% savings through relocation of 30% of procurement volume to low-cost countries (LCC).
- Working Capital: Optimized by €130 million through lean approaches and strategic cash flow management.
- Global Sourcing: Establishment of 6 international procurement offices with a volume of €1.1 billion.
- Digitalization: Implementation of e-procurement and SCM software to boost efficiency.
ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems | Maritime Defence Sector
Role: Senior Advisor to CPO
- Localization Strategy: Support in developing a localization strategy for a submarine project in Turkey.
- Cross-cultural Expertise: Executive coaching to improve cultural collaboration and communication.
- Project Support: Close collaboration with the CPO to achieve strategic procurement goals.
This selection of projects shows how I have helped companies transform procurement processes, reduce costs and achieve strategic goals. Find out how I can support your company too.