Andreas Schmidtke - Interim Manager

Q: Where is Andreas based?

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

Q: What languages does Andreas speak?

Andreas speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced) .

Q: How many years of experience does Andreas have?

Andreas has at least 22 years of experience. During this time, Andreas has worked in at least 6 different roles and for 5 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 3 years and 2 months . Note that Andreas may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Andreas's latest experience?

Andreas's most recent position is Interim Manager .

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

In recent years, Andreas has worked for InnovationPort , Pluskompetenzcoaching , and EUPAS .

Q: Which industries is Andreas most experienced in?

Andreas is most experienced in industries like Food and Beverage , Professional Services , and Manufacturing .

Q: Which business areas is Andreas most experienced in?

Andreas is most experienced in business areas like Procurement , Quality Assurance , and Strategy . Andreas also has some experience in Human Resources and Project Management .

Q: Which industries has Andreas worked in recently?

Andreas has recently worked in industries like Professional Services and Food and Beverage .

Q: Which business areas has Andreas worked in recently?

Andreas has recently worked in business areas like Procurement , Strategy , and Human Resources .

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Ritterhude, Germany

Experience

Oct 2022 - Feb 2023

5 months

Bremervörde, Germany

Interim Manager

Packaging procurement for a company in the food industry
Optimization projects and relocation projects
Coaching purchasing team

Mar 2022 - Aug 2023

1 year 6 months

Wismar, Germany

Mentor

InnovationPort

Start-up consulting
Business consulting

Jan 2022 - Aug 2023

1 year 8 months

Kassel, Germany

Coach

Pluskompetenzcoaching

Start-up coaching
Career coaching

Jan 2017 - Present

9 years 3 months

Procurement Manager

EUPAS

Procurement expert and manager
Procurement optimization
Procurement consulting
Interim management

May 2016 - Dec 2016

8 months

Bremen, Germany

Career reorientation

Nov 2015 - Apr 2016

6 months

Bremen, Germany

Head of Purchasing

Gebr. Westhoff

Department manager, 3 employees
Responsible for purchasing packaging, trading goods, energy, and services
Professionalization of purchasing
Optimization of processes and internal communication

Mar 2004 - Oct 2015

11 years 8 months

Bremen, Germany

Head of Purchasing

Bremer HACHEZ Chocolade

Department manager, 4 employees
Responsible for purchasing raw materials, packaging, trading goods, energy, and other materials
Restructuring and further development of purchasing
Establishment and responsibility for packaging compliance work as part of the IFS Food certification
Setting up and maintaining purchasing cooperations
Ongoing development of purchasing software
Development of purchasing controlling
Energy officer (EnB)

Industry Experience

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Experienced in Food and Beverage, Professional Services, and Manufacturing.

Food and Beverage

Professional Services

Manufacturing

Business Area Experience

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Experienced in Procurement, Quality Assurance, Strategy, Human Resources, and Project Management.

Procurement

Quality Assurance

Strategy

Human Resources

Project Management

Summary

As a manager, I have a strong hands-on mentality that I like to bring to exciting projects together with my clients. I tackle challenges proactively, in a structured, solution-oriented way, and with an analytical perspective.

In my projects, I always stand on my clients' side and work independently of suppliers and service providers. The primary focus is on my clients' goals and success.

Skills

Building And Maintaining A Network, Regularly Attending Bme (Federal Association For Materials Management, Purchasing And Logistics) Events
Empathy
Communication Skills
Analytical Skills
Professionalism
Personality
Wealth Of Experience

Languages

German

Native

English

Advanced

Education

Mar 1993 - Sep 1998

AKAD

Diploma in Business Administration, specialization in Business Informatics · Business Administration, Business Informatics · Rendsburg, Germany

Aug 1986 - Aug 1988

Gebrüder Westhoff GmbH & Co. KG

Apprenticeship as a wholesale and foreign trade clerk · Wholesale and Foreign Trade · Bremen, Germany

Jun 1986 - Jun 1986

Abitur (German high school diploma) · Bremen, Germany

Certifications & licenses

Accredited BAFA consultant

SME consultant at BVMW

SAP Materials Management user qualification

Statistics

Experience

Total positions 7

Experience in Food and Beverage 12 y

Avg length 3 y 7 m

Longest experience 11 y 7 m

Global Experience

Countries worked in 1 (Germany)

Primary country Germany

Expertise

Recent roles Interim Manager, Mentor, Coach

Main industries Food and Beverage, Professional Services, Manufacturing

Main business areas Procurement, Quality Assurance, Strategy

Qualifications

Certifications earned 3

Profile

Created

February 2025

Last Update

February 2026

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Where is Andreas based?

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

What languages does Andreas speak?

Andreas speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced).

How many years of experience does Andreas have?

Andreas has at least 22 years of experience. During this time, Andreas has worked in at least 6 different roles and for 5 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 3 years and 2 months. Note that Andreas may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Andreas be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Andreas would be well-suited for roles such as: Interim Manager, Mentor, Coach.

What is Andreas's latest experience?

Andreas's most recent position is Interim Manager.

What companies has Andreas worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Andreas has worked for InnovationPort, Pluskompetenzcoaching, and EUPAS.

Which industries is Andreas most experienced in?

Andreas is most experienced in industries like Food and Beverage, Professional Services, and Manufacturing.

Which business areas is Andreas most experienced in?

Andreas is most experienced in business areas like Procurement, Quality Assurance, and Strategy. Andreas also has some experience in Human Resources and Project Management.

Which industries has Andreas worked in recently?

Andreas has recently worked in industries like Professional Services and Food and Beverage.

Which business areas has Andreas worked in recently?

Andreas has recently worked in business areas like Procurement, Strategy, and Human Resources.

What is Andreas's education?

Andreas attended AKAD for Business Administration, Business Informatics.

Does Andreas have any certificates?

Andreas has 3 certificates. These include: Accredited BAFA consultant, SME consultant at BVMW, and SAP Materials Management user qualification.

What is the availability of Andreas?

Andreas is immediately available part-time for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Andreas?

Andreas's rate depends on the specific project requirements. Please use the Meet button on the profile to schedule a meeting and discuss the details.