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 30 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 searching for and hiring the new strategic buyer
Prepare existing software for use in purchasing
Close coordination with production and warehouse on requirements
Develop forms and contracts
Define the structure and processes in purchasing and the interfaces to other departments

Jul 2024 - Sep 2024

3 months

Germany

Commercial support and consulting

PNE AG

Commercial support and consulting for contract drafting and negotiation of an onshore wind farm

Dec 2022 - May 2024

1 year 6 months

Germany

Procurement support for SüdLink

TransnetBW

Procurement support for the geotechnical surveys for SüdLink along the 700 km cable route
Tender according to VOB and sector regulations
Negotiations 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

Acting strategic buyer

Stadtwerke Kiel AG

Acting strategic buyer in technical purchasing and marketing
Conducting tenders, creating price comparisons, negotiations, and contract awards
Negotiation and extension of existing contracts
Maintenance contracts for the power plants area
Tenders for print and paper as well as benchmarking advertising agencies
Tender for employee and customer magazines

Jan 2022 - Apr 2022

4 months

Metzingen, Germany

Purchasing for head office renovation

HUGO BOSS AG

Purchasing for the renovation of the head office executive area in Metzingen
Renovation and fit-out of the executive floor, cafeteria, entrance area, and auditorium
Evaluation of tenders with architects
Tendering various trades according to VOB
Price comparisons, negotiations, and contract awards considering VOB

Jul 2020 - Dec 2021

1 year 6 months

Hamburg, Germany

Buyer for the Essen New Build Project

Aurubis AG

Buyer for the Essen New Build Project
Claim management
Cost tracking for additional and reduced quantities as well as follow-up claims on completed VOB contracts

Nov 2019 - Mar 2020

5 months

Ober-Ramstadt, Germany

Interim Strategic Buyer

DAW SE Lacke und Farben

Interim role as strategic buyer for building and mechanical engineering
Tendering and awarding of a hall construction project in compliance with VOB
Preparation of price comparisons and contract negotiation

Apr 2019 - Present

7 years 3 months

Hamburg, Germany

Alternative Practitioner for Psychotherapy

Private Practice for Psychotherapy and Coaching

Provided psychotherapy and coaching in own private 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

Buyer for the Cogeneration Plant Project

Vattenfall / Hamburg Wärme

Cogeneration plant project in Hamburg
Benchmarking of planning services
Preparation of the public EU tender as buyer

Jan 2019 - Jul 2019

7 months

Bochum, Germany

Consulting and Training in Procurement

BP Europa SE (formerly ARAL)

Provided consulting and training for buyers in Budapest
Topics: procurement under VOB, HOAI, public procurement law, contracts for work and services, claim management, and construction defects

Jan 2019 - Mar 2019

3 months

Hamburg, Germany

Project setup of supplier management

HPA

Project setup of supplier management and supplier evaluation in collaboration with KPMG consulting firm

Apr 2018 - Dec 2018

9 months

Bochum, Germany

Interim support for procurement in service station construction

BP Europa SE (formerly ARAL)

Interim support for procurement in service station construction
Tendering under VOB, award and contract drafting
Procurement of temporary staffing services, services and consulting contracts
Framework agreements for personnel services, freelance 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, freelance and work contracts
Establishment of the strategic technical procurement area
Procurement of construction services under HOAI and VOB
Facility management and framework agreements
Digitization of the archive and establishment of a digital contract database

Jun 2013 - Jan 2014

8 months

Münster, Germany

Project lead for reorganization

Raiffeisenviehgroßhandel

Project management for the reorganization of procurement and sales departments
Selection of the head of procurement and staffing in sales
Coaching the head of procurement

Feb 2013 - Jul 2016

3 years 6 months

Bochum, Germany

Interim assignment in procurement for service station construction

BP Europa SE (formerly ARAL)

Tenders for new service stations nationwide
Benchmarking, price comparison, negotiations and contract conclusions under VOB and HOAI
Framework agreements in the maintenance area
Project work for the introduction of 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 Manager Process Optimization

WKS-Druckholding GmbH

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

Sep 2012 - Nov 2012

3 months

Hamburg, Germany

Project Manager Purchasing

AFS-GmbH (Lufthansa supplier)

Built a central purchasing department from 13 decentralized procurement sites using project management methods
Defined strategic e-commerce processes and supplier development
Conducted ABC analysis, tenders, and contract negotiations
Trained employees in purchasing

Aug 2011 - Jul 2012

1 year

Düsseldorf, Germany

Strategic Purchasing / Project Support

ERGO Versicherung AG

Developed strategic solutions to merge the purchasing departments of four subsidiaries
Managed tenders, price comparisons, and contract signing for learning and development
Provided make-or-buy support for outsourcing in-house printing lines
Procured staffing services, consulting services, coaches, and trainers
Procured marketing and agency services
Covered for the team lead of strategic purchasing during vacations

Jun 2011 - Aug 2011

3 months

Germany

Strategic Purchasing Support

Gardener Denver GmbH

Prepared strategic groundwork for realigning the purchasing department
Managed tenders, benchmarking, price comparisons, and contract awards
Established supplier evaluation
Implemented forecasting for the production of pumps and motors
Searched for alternative suppliers

Mar 2011 - Mar 2011

1 month

Germany

Project Manager Production Hall Construction

AGCO GmbH (Fendt Tractors plant)

Managed the tendering and awarding of a new production hall under VOB
Drafted contracts according to 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
Acting as deputy for the head of procurement during vacations
Purchasing printed materials, mailing campaigns and packaging orders
Using SAP MM

Jan 2009 - Dec 2009

1 year

Hamburg, Germany

Process Optimization for Offshore Projects

ENBW Energy Group Baden-Württemberg

Optimizing processes in the offshore project in Hamburg
Supporting the development of schedules and workflow concepts
Tendering and negotiations according to EU directives
Applying Silver, Yellow, and Green Book standards for offshore parks in the Baltic Sea
Managing interfaces

Jan 2009 - Dec 2009

1 year

Hamburg, Germany

Procurement Process Redesign

IPSOS GmbH

Redesigning the procurement process
Conducting market analysis and onboarding new suppliers
Negotiating purchase prices and terms
Analyzing and implementing cost savings
Finalizing Master Service Agreements (MSAs) with external suppliers

Jan 2008 - Dec 2011

4 years

Germany

Consulting and Support

Planspiele Burmester

Providing consulting and support for various small projects

Jan 2008 - Dec 2008

1 year

Frankfurt, Germany

Procurement and Awarding of Construction Services

Construction Company in Frankfurt

Preparing tenders, price comparisons, negotiations, and awarding construction services according to VOB
Conducting 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 Christmas market

Jul 2007 - Sep 2007

3 months

Germany

Project Management for Airport Closure

BBI Berlin Airport / Tempelhof

Preparing the closure of Tempelhof Airport
Preparing the merger of contracts with Berlin Brandenburg International Airport
Identifying cost savings through contract renegotiation
Managing repair construction work for building maintenance

Jan 2006 - Dec 2010

5 years

Germany

Procurement Coordination and Strategy

GE General Electric Security Germany GmbH

Coordinating and overseeing the entire procurement process
Implementing supplier evaluation in SAP
Purchasing capital goods and IT
Designing and executing procurement and supplier strategies for cost optimization
Conducting market analyses, risk management, and onboarding 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

Project for redesigning purchasing and logistics departments
Technical and personnel management of 19 employees
Defining strategic direction of business processes
Budget and personnel responsibility for in-house logistics
Introducing category-based purchasing
Implementing purchasing controlling
Analyzing and redesigning workflows
Leading negotiations and motivating staff

Mar 2004 - Dec 2005

1 year 10 months

Germany

Specialist Buyer, Materials Management

Tchibo GmbH

Sourcing new suppliers in Western and Eastern Europe
Closing a facility in the Czech Republic and relocating production to a co-packer
Developing new products in collaboration with marketing and research
Finalizing co-packer contracts for coffee-based third-party food products
Issuing tenders for framework agreements and conducting price negotiations
Procuring capital goods and IT purchases
Make-or-buy decisions and portfolio analysis
Drafting plant and service contracts for the technical department

Apr 2001 - Sep 2003

2 years 6 months

Germany

Head of Purchasing Department and Commercial Project Manager

Holding Bremer Entsorgung GmbH & Co. KG

Organized a central purchasing function from three decentralized departments
Commercial project management for the refurbishment of a waste incineration plant
Tendering, awarding, and claim management for a raw material recycling plant according to VOB
Project collaboration with McKinsey & Company to identify procurement potentials
Staff management and process optimization
Procurement of subcontractor services
Capital goods procurement and IT purchasing
Developed a purchasing manual and conducted 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
Refurbishment of a residential and commercial building in Magdeburg
New construction of a food center in Brandenburg
Refurbishment 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
New construction of the Farmsen subway station and refurbishment of the 4th tube of the Elbe Tunnel
Management of a holiday resort with hotel, swimming pool, and restaurants
Negotiation and conclusion of contracts under VOB and HOAI, as well as claim management
Budget responsibility up to €100 million
Tendering, price comparison, and award negotiations

Jul 1984 - Aug 1990

6 years 2 months

Germany

Self-employed and freelance work

Various modeling agencies and photographers

Work for modeling agencies and photographers
Trade fair activities
Presentation and purchasing 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 counselor · Hamburg, Germany

Sep 2002 - Jun 2003

BME

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

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

Hypnosis training according to Ericson

NLP practitioner and master with Bendler certificate

NLS seminars 1-3 Marc Galal

VOB Parts A, B and C updates

Psychotherapist according to the Heilpraktiker law

Nonviolent Communication Part 2

Project Manager IHK

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 consulting, Procurement 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

June 2026

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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 30 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 consulting, Procurement 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 counselor.

Does Birgit have any certificates?

Birgit has 12 certificates. Among them, these include: Construction project management, Refresher course VOB Parts A, B and C and German Civil Code (BGB), and Hypnosis training according to Ericson.

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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