Andrea Herzog - Procurement Consultant

Q: Where is Andrea based?

Andrea is based in Munich, Germany and can operate in on-site , hybrid , and remote work models.

Q: What languages does Andrea speak?

Andrea speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced), Spanish (Advanced), French (Advanced) .

Q: How many years of experience does Andrea have?

Andrea has at least 21 years of experience. During this time, Andrea has worked in at least 11 different roles and for 9 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 11 months . Note that Andrea may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Andrea's latest experience?

Andrea's most recent position is Procurement Consultant at Freelance Consulting .

Q: What companies has Andrea worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Andrea has worked for Freelance Consulting , MorphoSys GmbH , and MorphoSys AG .

Q: Which industries is Andrea most experienced in?

Andrea is most experienced in industries like Pharmaceutical , Food and Beverage , and Biotechnology . Andrea also has some experience in Manufacturing , Professional Services , and Education .

Q: Which business areas is Andrea most experienced in?

Andrea is most experienced in business areas like Procurement , Supply Chain Management , and Logistics . Andrea also has some experience in Project Management , Production , and Human Resources .

Q: Which industries has Andrea worked in recently?

Andrea has recently worked in industries like Biotechnology , Pharmaceutical , and Professional Services .

Q: Which business areas has Andrea worked in recently?

Andrea has recently worked in business areas like Procurement , Logistics , and Human Resources .

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Munich, Germany

Experience

Nov 2025 - Present

5 months

Procurement Consultant

Freelance Consulting

Jun 2025 - Oct 2025

5 months

Preparation for Self-Employment & Targeted Further Training

Aug 2022 - May 2025

2 years 10 months

Planegg, Germany

Associate Director, Head of Local Procurement & Global Procurement Excellence

MorphoSys GmbH

Headed the local procurement team at the German headquarters
Global responsibility for digital procurement transformation (P2P/S2C processes)
Implemented and optimized Coupa as the central procurement platform
Integrated procurement as part of the Novartis acquisition

Jun 2020 - Jul 2022

2 years 2 months

Planegg, Germany

Senior Manager, Team Leader Central Purchasing & Logistics

MorphoSys AG

Led a team of four in operational procurement & warehouse logistics
Digitized and automated the purchase-to-pay process in SAP (ByD)
Strategic procurement in the categories of clinical trial supplies, CDMO, IT, consulting, and HR

Sep 2019 - May 2020

9 months

Neubiberg, Germany

Expert Strategic Purchasing Processes

Infineon Technologies AG

Developed category strategies & procurement methods
Implemented strategic supplier management concepts
Served as a sparring partner for commodity managers worldwide (50 people)

Jul 2016 - Dec 2017

1 year 6 months

Gräfelfing, Germany

Team Lead Procurement / Supply Chain Management

PharmaSGP GmbH

Leading the procurement team for 60+ finished goods and indirect needs
Responsible for demand planning, inventory management, logistics coordination, import/export including customs clearance, contract negotiations, supplier audits
Developing category strategies with a focus on alternative sources
Building the supply chain for 25 product launches including the US market entry of Kijimea

Mar 2015 - Jun 2016

1 year 4 months

Holzkirchen, Germany

PMO Direct Materials / Novartis Technical Operations Procurement

Novartis Business Services

Strategic transformation of the newly established centralized procurement for APIs, excipients, packaging materials, and biointermediates at Novartis (volume: USD 2.5 billion)
Developing global procurement strategies, managing global processes, reporting

Oct 2011 - Feb 2015

3 years 5 months

Holzkirchen, Germany

Global Cross-Divisional Category Manager Finished Dosage Forms (FDF)

Sandoz International GmbH

Building a company-wide procurement function for pharmaceutical finished products
Managing suppliers for 800+ contract manufacturers and license partners
Developing category strategies and building a target cost analysis tool
Procurement volume: USD 2.4 billion, achieved annual savings: USD 160 million (6.5%)

Jul 2008 - Sep 2011

3 years 3 months

Holzkirchen, Germany

Global Divisional Category Manager Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs)

Sandoz International GmbH

Strategic procurement of active and excipient materials for 30 sites
Introducing a lead buyer concept and negotiating global framework agreements
Procurement volume: USD 500 million, achieved annual savings: 10%

Apr 2004 - Jun 2008

4 years 3 months

Heilbronn, Germany

Strategic Buyer / Category Buyer

Campina GmbH

Buying ingredients (over EUR 30 million p.a.) and facility management services
Introducing electronic supplier evaluations and EDI processes

Nov 2002 - Nov 2003

1 year 1 month

San Rafael, United States

Purchasing Agent & Production Analyst

Galaxy Desserts

Purchasing and materials management (USD 2.5 M p.a.) in a dynamic US startup environment

Industry Experience

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Experienced in Pharmaceutical, Biotechnology, Food and Beverage, Professional Services, Education, and Manufacturing.

Pharmaceutical

Biotechnology

Food and Beverage

Professional Services

Education

Manufacturing

Business Area Experience

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Experienced in Procurement, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Project Management, Production, and Human Resources.

Procurement

Supply Chain Management

Logistics

Project Management

Production

Human Resources

Summary

Internationally experienced procurement manager with over 20 years of experience in strategic procurement, digitalization, and change processes. Specialized in implementing digital solutions, process optimization, and realigning procurement organizations.

Skills

Sap (R/3, Business By Design, Business One)
Eprocurement Systems, Especially Coupa (Including Admin Role)
Ms 365
Use Of Generative Ai Models Like Gpt

Languages

German

Native

English

Advanced

Spanish

Advanced

French

Advanced

Education

Oct 1998 - Sep 2002

Catholic University of Eichstätt-Ingolstadt & CERAM Sophia Antipolis

Diploma in Business Administration (Univ.) · Business Administration · Eichstätt, Germany

Certifications & licenses

Holistic Transformation Coach

Soulful Living Gmbh

Manager for Applied AI Transformation (IHK)

thekey.Academy

Agile Project Management Scrum

Comcave College

Certified Procurement Expert (BME/IFPSM)

Bme Akademie

Statistics

Experience

Total positions 11

Experience in Pharmaceutical 11.5 y

Avg length 1 y 10 m

Longest experience 4 y 2 m

Global Experience

Countries worked in 2 (Germany, United States)

Primary country Germany

Expertise

Recent roles Procurement Consultant, Preparation for Self-Employment & Targeted Further Training, Associate Director, Head of Local Procurement & Global Procurement Excellence

Main industries Pharmaceutical, Biotechnology, Food and Beverage

Main business areas Procurement, Supply Chain Management, Logistics

Qualifications

Highest degree Master

Certifications earned 4

Profile

Created

December 2025

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Where is Andrea based?

Andrea is based in Munich, Germany and can operate in on-site, hybrid, and remote work models.

What languages does Andrea speak?

Andrea speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced), Spanish (Advanced), French (Advanced).

How many years of experience does Andrea have?

Andrea has at least 21 years of experience. During this time, Andrea has worked in at least 11 different roles and for 9 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 11 months. Note that Andrea may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Andrea be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Andrea would be well-suited for roles such as: Procurement Consultant, Preparation for Self-Employment & Targeted Further Training, Associate Director, Head of Local Procurement & Global Procurement Excellence.

What is Andrea's latest experience?

Andrea's most recent position is Procurement Consultant at Freelance Consulting.

What companies has Andrea worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Andrea has worked for Freelance Consulting, MorphoSys GmbH, and MorphoSys AG.

Which industries is Andrea most experienced in?

Andrea is most experienced in industries like Pharmaceutical, Food and Beverage, and Biotechnology. Andrea also has some experience in Manufacturing, Professional Services, and Education.

Which business areas is Andrea most experienced in?

Andrea is most experienced in business areas like Procurement, Supply Chain Management, and Logistics. Andrea also has some experience in Project Management, Production, and Human Resources.

Which industries has Andrea worked in recently?

Andrea has recently worked in industries like Biotechnology, Pharmaceutical, and Professional Services.

Which business areas has Andrea worked in recently?

Andrea has recently worked in business areas like Procurement, Logistics, and Human Resources.

What is Andrea's education?

Andrea holds a Master in Business Administration from Catholic University of Eichstätt-Ingolstadt & CERAM Sophia Antipolis.

Does Andrea have any certificates?

Andrea has 4 certificates. Among them, these include: Holistic Transformation Coach, Manager for Applied AI Transformation (IHK), and Agile Project Management Scrum.

What is the availability of Andrea?

Andrea is immediately available part-time for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Andrea?

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