In my current role as Director of Procurement for Europe’s largest manufacturer of steel furniture, I hold end-to-end responsibility for strategic and operational procurement across the manufacturing sites in Breidenbach (Germany), Gotha (Germany), and Legnica (Poland). I lead an international team of 11 procurement professionals and continuously develop the procurement organization with a strong focus on efficiency, digitalization, resilience, and measurable performance. Key Responsibilities & Initiatives: 🔹 Implementation of a Lead Buyer model to centralize strategic category responsibility across sites 🔹 Digitalization of the Purchase-to-Pay (P2P) process to drive automation and efficiency 🔹 Establishment of a KPI-driven supplier and quality management framework 🔹 Execution of a European nearshoring strategy to reduce supply chain risks 🔹 Development of a real-time production risk management approach to mitigate demand peaks 🔹 Steering inventory levels, service performance (OTIF), and production-related supply risks 🔹 Contribution to cross-site demand and supply chain alignment 🔹 Leadership of cross-location teams with a strong focus on ownership and transparency My objective is to position procurement as a strategic value driver within the organization and to actively shape the digital and performance-oriented transformation of procurement and supply chain governance.

As Head of International Procurement, I led the group-wide international sourcing organization of the Schäfer Shop Group, managing procurement and sourcing teams across six countries. The role focused on the strategic realignment of procurement, the development of a global supplier network, and the digitalization and professionalization of core procurement processes. Key Responsibilities & Initiatives 🔹Implementation of a Lead Buyer model to centralize strategic category ownership 🔹Development and execution of a global sourcing strategy, with a strong focus on Asia (Far East) 🔹Sustainable cost optimization within high-volume, entry-level product segments 🔹Digitalization and standardization of supplier onboarding processes in cooperation with IT 🔹Establishment of a KPI-driven supplier and procurement controlling framework 🔹Expansion of the global supplier base and enhancement of quality management structures 🔹Acting as shareholder representative for the Chinese subsidiary in Shanghai 🔹Responsibility for a high international procurement volume in the nine-figure range The objective of this role was to transform international procurement into a strategic value driver through centralization, digital processes, and a global supplier network delivering measurable competitive advantage.

As Head of Purchasing at an internationally operating mechanical engineering company, I was responsible for both strategic and operational procurement, with a focus on plastic components, mechanical parts, and trading goods. I modernized procurement structures and established group-wide material and supplier strategies. 🔹 Led a cross-site procurement team of 10 employees 🔹 Developed cost and material strategies to reduce prices 🔹 Implemented bundling effects across the corporate group 🔹 Conducted global supplier audits and managed supplier portfolio development 🔹 Procured mechanical parts, plastic granulates, and trading goods (€34 million/year) Objective of the role was to build an efficient and connected procurement organization with a global focus and streamlined processes.

In the role of Head of Purchasing & Supply Chain Management, I held end-to-end responsibility for procurement, logistics, production planning, and shipping. The objective was to establish an integrated, data-driven supply chain management framework to sustainably increase transparency, delivery reliability, and flexibility. Key Focus Areas & Initiatives 🔹 Overall responsibility for procurement, logistics, production planning, and shipping 🔹 Leadership of five functional units with a total of 19 employees 🔹 Development and implementation of integrated supply chain strategies from supplier to customer 🔹 Digitalization of material flow and warehouse processes to improve efficiency 🔹 Establishment of a comprehensive procurement and supply chain controlling framework 🔹 Creation of transparency and data-based decision foundations across the value chain 🔹 Negotiation of framework agreements and service contracts with full signing authority 🔹 Responsibility for an annual procurement volume in the mid seven-figure range The role was designed to integrate procurement and supply chain both organizationally and systemically, establishing them as a manageable, performance-oriented management function within the company.

I support small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in transforming procurement from a reactive function into a measurable value driver. With ProMetriX, I combine analytical precision, operational experience, and practical implementation. Focus areas: 🔹 Development and implementation of relevant procurement KPIs 🔹 Design of cost-effective dashboards in Excel / Power BI 🔹 Identification of cost drivers and strategic savings potential 🔹 Consulting on category strategies and lead buyer models 🔹 Supplier evaluation and risk analysis in accordance with ISO 9001 🔹 Training and coaching for procurement teams My mission: To shape procurement that is measurable, efficient, and future-ready – tailored for SMEs.