Interim Executive Procurement

Passion for procurement excellence, strategic sourcing and supplier relations

• Category/Commodity Strategies
• E-procurement
• Global Procurement Management
• Global Sourcing and Purchasing
• Organisation Design & Development
• People Leadership and Development
• Product Cost Optimisation
• Supplier Quality Development/Engineering
• Supply-Chain-Management (SCM)
• Teamwork and Capability Building

Dedicated and dynamic Executive with a proven track record of senior management and people leadership, strong commercial acumen and competency in global procurement management, sourcing and purchasing. An effective and articulate communicator, engaging effectively with C-level stakeholders, leading multinational, cross-functional teams through coaching, training and mentorship. Demonstrated capabilities in developing/implementing the procurement strategy for companies’ product portfolios and building close relationships with suppliers and key people relevant to the industry. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with extensive experience in directing price and delivery terms negotiations to ensure delivery continuity while reducing costs and improving quality at the same time. Multilingual proficiency in English, German and French.

Highlights of Expertise
• Global Procurement Management
• Budget Spend Administration
• Product Cost Optimisation
• Global Sourcing and Purchasing
• Supplier Quality Development/Engineering
• Process/Quality Management System
• Continuous Improvement
• Teamwork and Capability Building
• Environmental, Social and Corporate Governance
• Supply Chain Management
• Category/Commodity Strategies
• Organisation Design & Development
• Market Analysis/NPD Function
• E-Procurement/Artificial Intelligence
• Contract Negotiations/Development
• Supplier Relations/Evaluation
• Stakeholder Engagement
• People Leadership and Development