Proven Success in Strategic Procurement and Interim Management

As an interim manager with 28 years of experience, I have helped companies – from mid-sized businesses to Fortune 500 corporations – optimize their procurement strategies. My expertise spans cost reduction, digitalization, supply chain resilience, and the strategic transformation of procurement processes.

On this page, you will find a selection of my successfully completed projects. Each example demonstrates how I deliver measurable results in a short time – from securing critical supply chains to achieving multi-million-euro savings.

Are you interested in learning more about how I’ve delivered measurable results across various industries? Let’s discuss your procurement challenges and explore how I can support your goals.

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Veon Ltd. | Telecommunications (NASDAQ)


Role: Group Director Corporate Indirect Procurement

  • Challenge: Centralization of 12 decentralized procurement organizations.
    Cost Savings: Centralized over 85% of spend, achieving 30% savings.
    Process Digitalization: Implemented ERP (Oracle Fusion) and a digital Procure-to-Pay (P2P) process.
    Efficiency Gains: Reduced headcount from 750 to 270 while improving procurement performance.

Private Equity Portfolio Company | Manufacturing


Role: Chief Procurement Officer and MD, Board Member

  • Challenge: Restructuring a company after a Private Equity acquisition.
    Cost Savings: Achieved 40% OPEX reduction and 20% material cost savings.
    Turnaround Success: Increased EBIT by 30% and reduced CAPEX by 50%.
    Process Optimization: Reduced production lead time from 12 weeks to 5 weeks.

Private Equity Portfolio Company | Construction


Role: Interim CPO (Procurement, Logistics, and Warehouse)

  • Challenge: Optimizing procurement, logistics, and warehouse management.
    Working Capital: Reduced by 50% through AP, WIP, and AR optimization.
    Material Cost Savings: Achieved 20% savings through strategic measures.
    Transformation: Restructured procurement and established a project purchasing team.
    Digitalization: Implemented an IT-based project management system with KPI integration.

Private Equity Portfolio Company | Medical Technology


Role: Head of Sourcing for RDX Division

  • Challenge: Transitioning EMS suppliers and addressing component shortages.
    Supplier Transition: Successfully transferred 70% of spend to a new EMS supplier (200 Tier-2 suppliers).
    Shortage Management: Secured critical electronic components via broker solutions.
    Process Digitalization: Digitalized RFX processes and integrated new suppliers.
    Compliance: Conducted MDR supplier qualification.

Mechanical Engineering | Crisis Management

 
Role: Advisor to CFO

  • Challenge: Preventing a multi-month production halt due to critical supplier failure.
    Crisis Response: Implemented rapid solutions to secure production continuity.
    Strategic Actions: Identified and integrated new global suppliers to mitigate risks.
    Future Resilience: Established robust supply chains and risk management protocols.

Utilities | Digitalization & Process Optimization

 
Role: Head of Project Process Optimization and Digitalization

  • Challenge: Revitalizing a stalled €Multi-Million procurement digitalization project.
    Process Optimization: Conducted workshops to identify pain points and achieve immediate ROI.
    Software Selection: Proposed a future ERP strategy to the board after market analysis.
    Stakeholder Management: Resolved conflicts and aligned a cross-functional team of 10.

Engines & Generators | Global Procurement (M-DAX)

 
Role: Director Purchasing & Head of Global Sourcing

  • Challenge: Optimizing global sourcing processes and supplier strategies.
    Cost Optimization: Achieved 15% savings by shifting 30% of procurement to Low-Cost-Countries (LCC).
    Working Capital: Improved by €130M through strategic cash flow management.
    Global Sourcing: Established 6 international procurement offices managing €1.1B in spend.
    Process Digitalization: Implemented e-procurement and SCM software.

ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems | Maritime Defence

 
Role: Advisor to CPO

  • Challenge: Developing a localization strategy for a submarine project in Turkey.
    Localization Strategy: Supported strategy development for local supplier integration.
    Intercultural Coaching: Facilitated cross-cultural collaboration among senior management.
    Strategic Support: Provided project assistance to the CPO to achieve key procurement goals.