Burkhard Brühmann - Interim Project Manager for Company-wide ERP Migration

Q: Where is Burkhard based?

Burkhard is based in Menden (Sauerland), Germany and can operate in on-site , hybrid , and remote work models.

Q: What languages does Burkhard speak?

Burkhard speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Intermediate), French (Elementary) .

Q: How many years of experience does Burkhard have?

Burkhard has at least 34 years of experience. During this time, Burkhard has worked in at least 14 different roles and for 15 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 3 months . Note that Burkhard may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Burkhard's latest experience?

Burkhard's most recent position is Interim Project Manager for Company-wide ERP Migration at Logistics provider, Iserlohn .

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

In recent years, Burkhard has worked for Logistics provider, Iserlohn , Construction supplier, Attendorn , Tier-1 automotive supplier, Ingersheim , Electric appliance manufacturing, Moosburg , Special machinery manufacturing, and Baden-Baden .

Q: Which industries is Burkhard most experienced in?

Burkhard is most experienced in industries like Manufacturing , Professional Services , and Transportation . Burkhard also has some experience in Automotive , Healthcare , and Metals and Mining .

Q: Which business areas is Burkhard most experienced in?

Burkhard is most experienced in business areas like Procurement , Supply Chain Management , and Project Management . Burkhard also has some experience in Logistics , Operations , and Information Technology .

Q: Which industries has Burkhard worked in recently?

Burkhard has recently worked in industries like Manufacturing , Transportation , and Automotive .

Q: Which business areas has Burkhard worked in recently?

Burkhard has recently worked in business areas like Procurement , Supply Chain Management , and Logistics .

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Menden (Sauerland), Germany

Experience

Feb 2025 - Present

1 year 2 months

Germany

Interim Project Manager for Company-wide ERP Migration

Logistics provider, Iserlohn

Responsible for the entire migration
Process mapping across the whole company
Stakeholder management
Leading the project team, key users and end users
Change management

Oct 2024 - Feb 2025

5 months

Germany

Interim Manager Purchase-to-pay

Construction supplier, Attendorn

Responsible for the entire purchase-to-pay process
Preparation of migration, cut-over and data cleansing
Change management
Training employees at all locations

Sep 2023 - Sep 2024

1 year 1 month

Germany

Interim Manager Processes, Methods and Tools in Central Procurement

Tier-1 automotive supplier, Ingersheim

Project management, planning, documentation, scheduling
Preparing presentations for steering committees and presenting at C-level / stakeholder management
Implementing new processes in indirect procurement
Change management
Digitization of document flows
Training employees
Building a KPI system for monitoring

Sep 2023 - Apr 2024

8 months

Germany

Interim Manager Supply Chain

Electric appliance manufacturing, Moosburg

Optimizing business processes in SCM
Presenting results to executive management
Requirements management / supplier onboarding
Optimizing inventory management and goods receipt
Adjusting the procurement organization
Increasing efficiency in supply chain management

Nov 2022 - Sep 2023

11 months

Germany

Interim Manager Supply Chain

Special machinery manufacturing, Baden-Baden

Process mapping in indirect and direct procurement
Analysis and optimization of the ordering process
Automating procurement processes with proALPHA 7.1
Digitization of document flows
Analysis and optimization of master data
Eliminating maverick buying
S2C in indirect procurement
Optimizing goods receipt process and blocked stock
Implementing commodity group management

Jun 2019 - Oct 2022

3 years 5 months

Germany

Head of Supply Chain Management

Chip Supplier, Dortmund

Leading purchasing, production logistics and facility management (15 employees in total)
Purchasing volume €15 million
Developing cross-category supply chain management strategies and objectives
Purchasing electronic components in Asia
Integrating the simple system eProcurement shop system
Planning, monitoring and ensuring smooth and on-time order processing as well as workforce planning
Controlling and coordinating all procurement initiatives as well as conducting annual reviews with selected A suppliers and strategically important price negotiations
Key user for proAlpha migration from 6.0e to 7.2/8

Mar 2018 - Mar 2019

1 year 1 month

Slovakia

Director Category Management

Procurement Consulting, Düsseldorf

Supporting the startup as a business angel
Coaching executive management
Business and liquidity planning
Establishing structures for outsourcing procurement
On-site consulting for customers in the mechanical engineering industry
Business process analysis

Mar 2014 - Feb 2018

4 years

Spain

Global Category Manager

Market leader in technical lighting, Arnsberg

Purchasing volume €30 million
International supplier onboarding
Supporting supplier audits and approval of new suppliers
Implementing supplier development measures
Setting strategic framework conditions for supplier management
Cost development planning and budget responsibility
Creating price roadmaps
Leading and coordinating annual price negotiations with suppliers
Defining measures for planning deviations
Conducting contract negotiations (framework agreement, QSV)
Developing and implementing logistics concepts in projects

Apr 2013 - Mar 2014

1 year

Germany

Head of Purchasing

Market leader in medical-technology lighting, Arnsberg

Leading a team of 6 employees
Purchasing volume €12 million
Leading negotiations and selecting suppliers
Concluding long-term framework agreements

Jan 2011 - Mar 2013

2 years 3 months

Poland

Head of Purchasing and Head of Indirect Procurement Europe

Market leader in thermostat valves for heating systems, Erwitte

Leading a team of 5 employees
Purchasing volume €15 million
Leading negotiations and selecting suppliers
Concluding long-term framework agreements
Ensuring supplier evaluation and auditing
Supplier development
Group-wide purchasing council for indirect procurement

Jul 2009 - Jun 2014

5 years

Germany

Interim Manager

Various clients

Consulting to optimize business processes and increase efficiency in supply chain management and purchasing
Project management
Consulting on purchasing strategy and processes

Aug 2008 - Jun 2009

11 months

Germany

Head of Indirect Procurement at Mannesmann Pipes Logistics

Corporate group, manufacturer of seamless large-diameter pipes, Ratingen

14 employees across departments
Purchase volume of 20 million euros
Procurement of industrial supplies from more than 200 product groups
Optimized business processes for on-site internal customers
Realigned the procurement organization
Implemented a cost reduction project
Responsible project manager for 4 production plants in France

Feb 2003 - Jun 2008

5 years 5 months

Germany

Project Manager in Corporate Procurement

Global market leader in sanitary fittings, Düsseldorf

Project volume of 1.5 million euros
Integrated supplier catalogs into the SAP system
Business Process Owner for SAP MM module
Developed and established a supplier portal
Introduced online auctions
Process analysis in indirect procurement
Project manager for the company-wide implementation of SAP BW
Multi-project management

May 1999 - Feb 2003

3 years 10 months

Germany

Head of Purchasing for Investments and Services in Central Procurement

Global market leader in sanitary fittings, Hemer

Head of indirect Procurement
Purchase volume of 20 million euros

Jul 1991 - Apr 1999

7 years 10 months

Belgium

Specialist Buyer for Indirect Procurement

Various clients in the manufacturing industry

Worldwide procurement of non-production materials

Industry Experience

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Experienced in Manufacturing, Professional Services, Transportation, Automotive, Healthcare, and Metals and Mining.

Manufacturing

Professional Services

Transportation

Automotive

Healthcare

Metals and Mining

Business Area Experience

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Experienced in Procurement, Supply Chain Management, Project Management, Logistics, Operations, and Information Technology.

Procurement

Supply Chain Management

Project Management

Logistics

Operations

Information Technology

Summary

Born in 1969
Consultant focused on process optimization in purchasing and supply chain management (introduction of eProcurement, category management, implementation in startup companies, migrations, KPI systems), business processes / design and implementation of supply chain in the automotive, mechanical engineering, sanitary industry, lighting industry
Presentation experience
Project management in international projects
Project leadership in national projects
On-site international experience in Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Poland
Also project experience in China
Management and project management of national SAP / proALPHA ERP projects in interdisciplinary, cross-site teams

Skills

Automotive Suppliers And Oems
Mechanical Engineering
Manufacturing / Industrial Trade / Sanitary Fittings
Textile Industry
Plant Construction / Special Mechanical Engineering
Office 365
Erp Systems (Sap Mm, Sap Srm, Sap Ccm, Proalpha)
Bi Systems (Sap Bw, Proalpha Analyzer)
Clients (Pc, Notebook, Mac)
Application Software (Ms Office, Ms Project, Power Bi)
Various Leadership Training Seminars
Intercultural Competence In China And Japan
Rhetoric
Performance Management
Lean Production
Negotiation Skills
Reorganization Of Purchasing And Logistics
Interim Cpo / Purchasing Manager
Erp System Implementation
Erp Migration
Project Management In Large-scale Projects
Business Process Optimization
Freelance Activities
Business Process Management
Senior Manager
Strategic Purchasing Planning
Senior Manager Erp / Business Software
Business Process Design And Optimization
Strong Analytical Skills
Structured Thinking And Working Methods
High Intercultural Competence
High Commitment, Strong Motivation
Results-oriented And Assertive
High Resilience And Flexibility As Well As Willingness To Travel
Team Spirit, Communication And Presentation Skills

Languages

German

Native

English

Intermediate

French

Elementary

Education

General university of applied sciences entrance qualification

Industrial clerk

AKAD Stuttgart

Business informatics (University of Applied Sciences) · Stuttgart, Germany

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Statistics

Experience

Total positions 15

Experience in Manufacturing 31 y

Avg length 2 y 6 m

Longest experience 7 y 9 m

Global Experience

Countries worked in 5 (Germany, Slovakia, Spain, Poland, Belgium)

Primary country Germany

Expertise

Recent roles Interim Project Manager for Company-wide ERP Migration, Interim Manager Purchase-to-pay, Interim Manager Processes, Methods and Tools in Central Procurement

Main industries Manufacturing, Professional Services, Transportation

Main business areas Procurement, Supply Chain Management, Project Management

Qualifications

Profile

Created

April 2024

Last Update

January 2026

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Frequently asked questions

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Where is Burkhard based?

Burkhard is based in Menden (Sauerland), Germany and can operate in on-site, hybrid, and remote work models.

What languages does Burkhard speak?

Burkhard speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Intermediate), French (Elementary).

How many years of experience does Burkhard have?

Burkhard has at least 34 years of experience. During this time, Burkhard has worked in at least 14 different roles and for 15 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 3 months. Note that Burkhard may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Burkhard be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Burkhard would be well-suited for roles such as: Interim Project Manager for Company-wide ERP Migration, Interim Manager Purchase-to-pay, Interim Manager Processes, Methods and Tools in Central Procurement.

What is Burkhard's latest experience?

Burkhard's most recent position is Interim Project Manager for Company-wide ERP Migration at Logistics provider, Iserlohn.

What companies has Burkhard worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Burkhard has worked for Logistics provider, Iserlohn, Construction supplier, Attendorn, Tier-1 automotive supplier, Ingersheim, Electric appliance manufacturing, Moosburg, Special machinery manufacturing, and Baden-Baden.

Which industries is Burkhard most experienced in?

Burkhard is most experienced in industries like Manufacturing, Professional Services, and Transportation. Burkhard also has some experience in Automotive, Healthcare, and Metals and Mining.

Which business areas is Burkhard most experienced in?

Burkhard is most experienced in business areas like Procurement, Supply Chain Management, and Project Management. Burkhard also has some experience in Logistics, Operations, and Information Technology.

Which industries has Burkhard worked in recently?

Burkhard has recently worked in industries like Manufacturing, Transportation, and Automotive.

Which business areas has Burkhard worked in recently?

Burkhard has recently worked in business areas like Procurement, Supply Chain Management, and Logistics.

What is Burkhard's education?

Burkhard attended education in General university of applied sciences entrance qualification.

What is the availability of Burkhard?

Burkhard is immediately available full-time for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Burkhard?

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