Birgit Drünkler - Interim Manager / Consultant

Q: Where is Birgit based?

Birgit is based in Hamburg, Germany .

Q: What languages does Birgit speak?

Birgit speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Intermediate) .

Q: How many years of experience does Birgit have?

Birgit has at least 41 years of experience. During this time, Birgit has worked in at least 33 different roles and for 31 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 3 months . Note that Birgit may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Birgit's latest experience?

Birgit's most recent position is Interim Manager / Consultant at Lotsenbüro, mobile Bauten GmbH .

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

In recent years, Birgit has worked for Lotsenbüro, mobile Bauten GmbH , PNE AG , TransnetBW , Stadtwerke Kiel AG , and HUGO BOSS AG .

Q: Which industries is Birgit most experienced in?

Birgit is most experienced in industries like Construction , Retail , and Healthcare . Birgit also has some experience in Fashion , Cosmetics , and Energy .

Q: Which business areas is Birgit most experienced in?

Birgit is most experienced in business areas like Procurement , Project Management , and Supply Chain Management . Birgit also has some experience in Customer Service , Marketing , and Sales .

Q: Which industries has Birgit worked in recently?

Birgit has recently worked in industries like Healthcare , Utilities , and Metals and Mining .

Q: Which business areas has Birgit worked in recently?

Birgit has recently worked in business areas like Customer Service , Procurement , and Marketing .

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Hamburg, Germany

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Experience

Aug 2024 - Dec 2024

5 months

Hamburg, Germany

Interim Manager / Consultant

Lotsenbüro, mobile Bauten GmbH

Set up a purchasing department
Tenders for framework agreements
Negotiations and annual supplier meetings
Support in recruiting and hiring the new strategic buyer
Prepare the existing software for use in purchasing
Close coordination with production and warehouse on requirements
Development of forms and contracts
Defining the structure and processes in purchasing and interfaces to other departments

Jul 2024 - Sep 2024

3 months

Germany

Commercial support and consultancy

PNE AG

Commercial support and advice on contract drafting and negotiation for an onshore wind farm

Dec 2022 - May 2024

1 year 6 months

Germany

Purchasing support for SüdLink

TransnetBW

Purchasing support for the soil investigations for SüdLink along the 700 km cable route
Tendering under VOB and the sector regulation
Negotiation and contract awards with bidders for the UBB, construction supervision and civil engineering lots 3+4 in section South 1
Preparation of the tender for civil engineering lots 1+2

Feb 2022 - Dec 2022

11 months

Germany

Representation of the strategic buyer

Stadtwerke Kiel AG

Acted as the strategic buyer for technical procurement and marketing
Conducted tenders, created price comparisons, negotiations and contract awards
Negotiated and extended existing contracts
Maintenance contracts for the power plant area
Tenders for printing and paper, as well as benchmarking advertising agencies
Tender for employee and customer magazines

Jan 2022 - Apr 2022

4 months

Metzingen, Germany

Procurement for head office renovation

HUGO BOSS AG

Procurement for the renovation of the main head office board area in Metzingen
Renovation and fit-out of the executive office floor, canteen, entrance area and auditorium
Tender evaluations with architects
Tendering of various trades under VOB
Price comparisons, negotiations and contract awards in line with VOB

Jul 2020 - Dec 2021

1 year 6 months

Hamburg, Germany

Purchaser for the Essen New Construction Project

Aurubis AG

Purchasing for the Essen new construction project
Claim management
Tracking costs for quantity variations and additional claims on completed VOB contracts

Nov 2019 - Mar 2020

5 months

Ober-Ramstadt, Germany

Interim Strategic Purchaser

DAW SE Lacke und Farben

Interim role as strategic purchaser for construction and mechanical engineering
Tender and award of a hall construction project under VOB regulations
Preparing price comparisons and negotiating contracts

Apr 2019 - Present

7 years 1 month

Hamburg, Germany

Psychotherapist (Heilpraktikerin)

Private Practice for Psychotherapy and Coaching

Providing psychotherapy and coaching in own practice
Focus on coaching, mediation, and hypnosis
Member of the Association of Independent Psychotherapists and Psychological Counselors

Apr 2019 - Jul 2019

4 months

Hamburg, Germany

Purchaser for the Combined Heat and Power Plant Project

Vattenfall / Hamburg Wärme

Combined heat and power plant project in Hamburg
Benchmarking of planning services
Preparing the public EU tender as purchaser

Jan 2019 - Jul 2019

7 months

Bochum, Germany

Procurement Consulting and Training

BP Europa SE (formerly ARAL)

Consulting and training of purchasers in Budapest
Topics: awarding contracts under VOB, HOAI, public procurement law, work contracts, claim management, and construction defects

Jan 2019 - Mar 2019

3 months

Hamburg, Germany

Project Setup of Supplier Management

HPA

Setup of supplier management and supplier evaluation in cooperation with the KPMG consulting firm

Apr 2018 - Dec 2018

9 months

Bochum, Germany

Interim Support in Gas Station Construction Procurement

BP Europa SE (formerly ARAL)

Interim support in gas station construction procurement
Tendering under VOB, awarding and contract drafting
Procurement of temporary staffing, services, and consultant contracts
Framework agreements for personnel services, freelancers and work contracts
Support in planning and implementing the project to outsource technical procurement to Budapest

Aug 2016 - Feb 2018

1 year 7 months

Hamburg, Germany

Strategic Procurement

Gebr. Heinemann SE GmbH & Co.KG

Strategic procurement for services such as temporary staffing, consulting contracts and coaching
Personnel services, freelancer and work contracts
Setup of the strategic technical procurement area
Procurement of construction services under HOAI and VOB
Facility management and framework agreements
Digitization of the archive and setup of a digital contract database

Jun 2013 - Jan 2014

8 months

Münster, Germany

Project Lead for Reorganization

Raiffeisenviehgroßhandel

Project lead for reorganizing the procurement and sales departments
Selecting the procurement manager and staffing the sales team
Coaching the procurement manager

Feb 2013 - Jul 2016

3 years 6 months

Bochum, Germany

Interim Assignment in Gas Station Construction Procurement

BP Europa SE (formerly ARAL)

Nationwide tenders for new-build gas stations
Benchmarking, price comparison, negotiations and contract awards under VOB and HOAI
Framework agreements for maintenance
Project work to introduce SAP service processing, SRM and catalogs
Strategic service procurement for temporary staffing, consultants, coaching and work contracts

Feb 2013 - Feb 2013

1 month

Essen, Germany

Project Management Process Optimization

WKS-Druckholding GmbH

Cost and process optimization of overhead costs
E-commerce integration of C-parts and framework agreements for B-parts
Reduction of suppliers and definition of work packages

Sep 2012 - Nov 2012

3 months

Hamburg, Germany

Procurement Project Manager

AFS-GmbH (Lufthansa Supplier)

Establishment of a central purchasing department from 13 decentralized procurement sites using project management methodology
Strategic definition of e-commerce processes and supplier development
ABC analysis, tenders and contract negotiations
Training of employees in procurement

Aug 2011 - Jul 2012

1 year

Düsseldorf, Germany

Strategic Procurement / Project Support

ERGO Insurance AG

Strategic solutions for merging four procurement subsidiaries
Tendering, price comparison and contract finalization for Learning and Development
Make-or-buy support for outsourcing in-house printing lines
Procurement of personnel services, consulting services, coaches and trainers
Marketing and agency services
Vacation cover for the team lead of strategic procurement

Jun 2011 - Aug 2011

3 months

Germany

Strategic Procurement Support

Gardener Denver GmbH

Strategic preparation for the realignment of the purchasing department
Tendering, benchmarking, price comparison and contract awards
Development of supplier evaluation
Implementation of forecasting for the production of pumps and motors
Alternative supplier sourcing

Mar 2011 - Mar 2011

1 month

Germany

Project Manager Production Hall Construction

AGCO GmbH (Fendt Tractor Factory)

Project management of tendering and awarding a new production hall according to VOB
Contract drafting under VOB

Aug 2010 - Apr 2011

9 months

Düsseldorf, Germany

Strategic Procurement Process Optimization

ERGO Versicherung AG

As-is analysis and implementation of target processes in strategic procurement
Covered for the head of procurement during vacations
Procurement of print materials, mailing campaigns and kitting orders
Use of SAP MM

Jan 2009 - Dec 2009

1 year

Hamburg, Germany

Process Optimization for Offshore Projects

ENBW Energiekonzern Baden-Württemberg

Process optimization in the Hamburg offshore project
Support in developing schedules and process concepts
Tendering and negotiations according to EU directives
Application of Silver, Yellow and Green Books for offshore parks in the Baltic Sea
Interface management

Jan 2009 - Dec 2009

1 year

Hamburg, Germany

Procurement Process Redesign

IPSOS GmbH

Redesign of the procurement process
Market analysis and onboarding of new suppliers
Negotiation of purchasing prices and terms
Analysis and implementation of cost savings
Signing of Master Service Agreements (MSA) with external suppliers

Jan 2008 - Dec 2011

4 years

Germany

Consulting and Support

Planspiele Burmester

Consulting and support on various smaller projects

Jan 2008 - Dec 2008

1 year

Frankfurt, Germany

Procurement and Award of Construction Services

Construction Company in Frankfurt

Tendering, price comparison, negotiation and award of construction services according to VOB
Benchmarking and contract development for various construction projects

Jan 2008 - Dec 2008

1 year

Germany

Consulting

Carmen Schön

Consulting and support for various projects such as a Christmas market

Jul 2007 - Sep 2007

3 months

Germany

Airport Closure Project Management

BBI Flughafen Berlin / Tempelhof

Preparation for the closure of Tempelhof Airport
Preparation of merging contracts with Flughafen Berlin-Brandenburg International
Identification of cost savings through contract renegotiation
Managing repair work to maintain the buildings

Jan 2006 - Dec 2010

5 years

Germany

Procurement Coordination and Strategy

GE General Electric Security Germany GmbH

Coordinating and taking responsibility for the entire procurement process
Implementing supplier evaluation in SAP
Purchasing capital goods and IT
Designing and executing procurement and supplier strategies to optimize costs
Conducting market analysis, risk management and identifying new suppliers
Training new buyers and providing vacation cover

Jan 2006 - Jun 2006

6 months

Germany

Head of Purchasing and Materials Management

Lürssen Kröger Werft

Redesign project for purchasing and logistics
Leading and managing a team of 19 employees
Strategic alignment of business processes
Budget and personnel responsibility for in-house logistics
Implementing category-based purchasing
Setting up procurement controlling
Analyzing and redesigning workflows
Negotiating and motivating employees

Mar 2004 - Dec 2005

1 year 10 months

Germany

Specialist Buyer, Material Management

Tchibo GmbH

Sourcing new suppliers in Western and Eastern Europe
Closing a plant in the Czech Republic and moving production to a co-packer
Developing new products in collaboration with marketing and R&D
Finalizing co-packer agreements for outsourced coffee-based food products
Issuing tenders for framework agreements and conducting price negotiations
Procuring capital goods and IT
Make-or-buy decisions and portfolio analysis
Creating works and service contracts for the technical area

Apr 2001 - Sep 2003

2 years 6 months

Germany

Head of Purchasing Department and Commercial Project Manager

Holding Bremer Entsorgung GmbH & Co. KG

Organization of a centralized purchasing department from three decentralized units
Commercial project management for the conversion of a waste incineration plant
Tendering, awarding, and claim management for a raw material recycling plant under VOB
Project work with McKinsey & Company to identify procurement potentials
Team leadership and process optimization
Procurement of subcontractor services
Procurement of capital goods and IT
Creation of a purchasing manual and execution of ABC analyses

Sep 1990 - Mar 2001

10 years 7 months

Germany

Commercial project management and procurement for construction projects

Various well-known construction companies (e.g., Hochtief AG)

Construction of a silo facility with a port in Saxony-Anhalt for Lucks & Co. KG
Conversion of a residential and commercial building in Magdeburg
New construction of a food center in Brandenburg
Conversion of Karstadt Eppendorf and new construction of the German-Japanese shopping center in Hamburg
New construction of the TKK in Harburg and an office building
Construction of the Farmsen subway station and conversion of the 4th tube of the Elbe tunnel
Management of a holiday resort with hotel, swimming pool, and restaurants
Contract negotiation under VOB and HOAI as well as claim management
Budget responsibility up to 100 million euros
Tendering, price comparisons, and contract negotiations

Jul 1984 - Aug 1990

6 years 2 months

Germany

Self-employed and freelance activities

Various modeling agencies and photographers

Activities for modeling agencies and photographers
Trade show activities
Presentation and purchase of collections for boutiques
Consulting and sales of cosmetic products

Industry Experience

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Experienced in Construction, Retail, Healthcare, Fashion, Energy, and Cosmetics.

Construction

Retail

Healthcare

Fashion

Energy

Cosmetics

Business Area Experience

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Experienced in Procurement, Project Management, Supply Chain Management, Marketing, Customer Service, and Sales.

Procurement

Project Management

Supply Chain Management

Marketing

Customer Service

Sales

Languages

German

Native

English

Intermediate

Education

Sep 2015 - Dec 2017

Paracelsus Heilpraktiker Schule

Psychological Consultant · Hamburg, Germany

Sep 2002 - Jun 2003

BME

Certified Purchasing and Logistics Specialist · Hamburg, Germany

Aug 1982 - Jun 1984

Heimbs + Sohn GmbH

Industrial Clerk · Braunschweig, Germany

...and 1 more

Certifications & licenses

Construction Project Management

VOB Parts A, B and C Refresher and German Civil Code (BGB)

Hypnosis Training by Erickson

NLP Practitioner and Master with Bendler Certificate

NLS Seminars 1-3 by Marc Galal

VOB Parts A, B and C Amendments

Psychotherapist according to the German Heilpraktiker Law

Nonviolent Communication Part 2

IHK Project Manager

Nonviolent Communication according to Rosenberg

Incoterms

NLP Basic Training (DVNLP, IVNLP)

Statistics

Experience

Total positions 33

Experience in Construction 12 y

Avg length 1 y 8 m

Longest experience 10 y 6 m

Global Experience

Countries worked in 1 (Germany)

Primary country Germany

Expertise

Recent roles Interim Manager / Consultant, Commercial support and consultancy, Purchasing support for SüdLink

Main industries Construction, Retail, Healthcare

Main business areas Procurement, Project Management, Supply Chain Management

Qualifications

Certifications earned 12

Profile

Created

September 2024

Last Update

December 2024

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Where is Birgit based?

Birgit is based in Hamburg, Germany.

What languages does Birgit speak?

Birgit speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Intermediate).

How many years of experience does Birgit have?

Birgit has at least 41 years of experience. During this time, Birgit has worked in at least 33 different roles and for 31 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 3 months. Note that Birgit may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Birgit be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Birgit would be well-suited for roles such as: Interim Manager / Consultant, Commercial support and consultancy, Purchasing support for SüdLink.

What is Birgit's latest experience?

Birgit's most recent position is Interim Manager / Consultant at Lotsenbüro, mobile Bauten GmbH.

What companies has Birgit worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Birgit has worked for Lotsenbüro, mobile Bauten GmbH, PNE AG, TransnetBW, Stadtwerke Kiel AG, and HUGO BOSS AG.

Which industries is Birgit most experienced in?

Birgit is most experienced in industries like Construction, Retail, and Healthcare. Birgit also has some experience in Fashion, Cosmetics, and Energy.

Which business areas is Birgit most experienced in?

Birgit is most experienced in business areas like Procurement, Project Management, and Supply Chain Management. Birgit also has some experience in Customer Service, Marketing, and Sales.

Which industries has Birgit worked in recently?

Birgit has recently worked in industries like Healthcare, Utilities, and Metals and Mining.

Which business areas has Birgit worked in recently?

Birgit has recently worked in business areas like Customer Service, Procurement, and Marketing.

What is Birgit's education?

Birgit attended Paracelsus Heilpraktiker Schule for Psychological Consultant.

Does Birgit have any certificates?

Birgit has 12 certificates. Among them, these include: Construction Project Management, VOB Parts A, B and C Refresher and German Civil Code (BGB), and Hypnosis Training by Erickson.

What is the availability of Birgit?

Birgit is immediately available full-time for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Birgit?

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