Proven Success in Strategic Procurement and Interim Management
As an interim manager with 27 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.
Veon Ltd. | Telecommunications (NASDAQ)
Period: 07/2016 – 12/2019
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
Period: 03/2009 – 02/2012
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
Period: 02/2015 – 02/2016
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
Period: 12/2021 – 06/2022
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
Period: 10/2021 – 11/2021
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
Period: 07/2022 – 01/2023
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)
Period: 03/2005 – 02/2009
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
Period: 03/2016 – 06/2016
Role: Consultant
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.
Diese Auswahl an Projekten zeigt, wie ich Unternehmen geholfen habe, Einkaufsprozesse zu transformieren, Kosten zu senken und strategische Ziele zu erreichen. Erfahren Sie, wie ich auch Ihr Unternehmen unterstützen kann.