Bernd Gruschka-Interim Manager / Freelancer
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Interim Manager / Freelancer
Self-employed as Interim Manager / Freelancer
- Assignment at Zschimmer & Schwarz in Lahnstein as Head of Technical Procurement, including procurement of large technical components and plants (CapEx) and handling of all related processes in SAP HANA
- Assignment at Becton Dickinson in Kelberg as Senior Manager Advanced Procurement: building a procurement department for the development area, defining processes, job description, candidate interviews and selection, onboarding plan, carrying out all procurement activities
- Assignment at BMI Deutschland GmbH in Oberusel as Functional Lead Procurement to Pay D-A-CH: steering all procurement activities of the group in German-speaking countries and technical project responsibility for the introduction of SAP S4/HANA
- Assignment at Volocopter GmbH in Bruchsal as CapEx Procurement Manager: tenders, supplier selection, negotiation and award as well as contract support for procurement of the complete machine park for the start of series production for electrically powered helicopters
- Assignment at Honeywell Smart Metering in Lorsch as Supply Chain Manager: support and vacation cover for the Supply Chain Manager EMEA, support with the SAP/MM rollout in Europe
Director Strategic Procurement, Authorized Signatory
Kalle GmbH
- Responsibility for all international procurement activities of the Kalle Group
- Budget creation and monitoring of Global Procurement Savings
Head of Purchasing, Technical Equipment
Bader GmbH & Co. KG
- Building and coordinating central technical and IT procurement for the Bader Group worldwide, especially machine park and investments (CapEx)
- Integration of new production sites into central procurement
- Redesign of contract management including framework agreements
Head of Procurement
juwi Wind GmbH
- Leading the procurement of wind turbines and grid components during times of strong demand and supply shortages in the product market
- Reorganization and streamlining of procurement for large components
Head of Strategic and Operational Procurement, Planning and Logistics
Karl Berrang GmbH
- Standardization of SCM processes, reporting and framework agreements
- Building and shaping a central procurement function
- Process improvements, especially inventory optimization, increasing turnover rate, and improving delivery accuracy
Head of Purchasing Methods, Processes, Supplier Management EMEA
Freudenberg GmbH & Co. KG
- Standardization and centralization of purchasing processes in Europe
- Design and rollout of a Supply Management Cockpit (KPIs)
- Purchasing responsibility for the group-wide e-procurement system
- Building and leading the Supplier Development department
Various Positions including Head of International Commodity Management, Head of Purchasing and Planning, Specialist Buyer
ABB Group
- Head of International Commodity Management (2000–2004): Head of Purchasing Europe, coordination of cooperation between representatives from the countries involved, advisor on contract issues and strategic procurement matters for various ABB companies worldwide
- Head of Purchasing and Planning (1993–2000): project purchasing of technical systems including IT hardware and software, CapEx and related service contracts; key user SAP/R3 and functional project lead for the MM module during the SAP/R3 rollout; building SCM controlling; initiation and design of the first automated measurement of delivery reliability (OTD)
- Specialist Buyer, Project Purchasing (1991–1992)
Planning and Technical Purchasing, Electronic Components
Carl-Schenck AG
Industry experience
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Experienced in Manufacturing, Energy, Chemical, Aerospace and Defense, Construction, and Healthcare.
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Experienced in Procurement, Supply Chain Management, Project Management, Logistics, and Operations.
Summary
A confident and strong communicator, goal- and results-driven procurement manager. Excellent contract knowledge, especially for large and complex matters. Strong negotiator as a result.
Main areas of expertise: technical procurement, project procurement / EPC, investments (CapEx), but also indirect procurement and services.
Key User SAP ERP 6.0, MM module (materials management) with in-depth practical knowledge of the relevant SAP processes, including the interfaces to FI, CO, and SD.
Skilled in MS Excel, including pivot analyses. Supplier auditor according to VDA 6.3. Strategic thinker and doer with a strong international network. Multiple awards for achieved savings. Hands-on mentality.
Skills
- Successful Restructuring And Optimization Of Procurement Organizations In Different Settings
- Technical Project Lead For Module Mm During The Introduction Of Sap/R3 And S4 / Hana
Languages
Education
University of Mannheim
Diploma in Economics, focus on logistics · Economics · Mannheim, Germany
University of Heidelberg
Teacher training in Mathematics and Physics · Heidelberg, Germany
Albertus-Magnus-Gymnasium Viernheim
General university entrance qualification · Viernheim, Germany
Certifications & licenses
SAP user certificate MM
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Bernd is based in Viernheim, Germany and can operate in on-site, hybrid, and remote work models.
Bernd speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced).
Bernd has at least 37 years of experience. During this time, Bernd has worked in at least 8 different roles and for 8 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 5 years and 7 months. Note that Bernd may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.
Based on recent experience, Bernd would be well-suited for roles such as: Interim Manager / Freelancer, Director Strategic Procurement, Authorized Signatory, Head of Purchasing, Technical Equipment.
Bernd's most recent position is Interim Manager / Freelancer at Self-employed as Interim Manager / Freelancer.
In recent years, Bernd has worked for Self-employed as Interim Manager / Freelancer.
Bernd is most experienced in industries like Manufacturing, Energy, and Chemical. Bernd also has some experience in Aerospace and Defense, Construction, and Healthcare.
Bernd is most experienced in business areas like Procurement, Supply Chain Management, and Project Management. Bernd also has some experience in Logistics and Operations.
Bernd has recently worked in industries like Aerospace and Defense, Chemical, and Construction.
Bernd has recently worked in business areas like Procurement and Supply Chain Management.
Bernd holds a Master in Economics from University of Mannheim.
Bernd has 2 certificates. These include: SAP user certificate MM and Supplier auditor according to VDA 6.3.
The availability of Bernd needs to be confirmed.
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