Elena Stark - Strategic and Operational Buyer

Q: Where is Elena based?

Elena is based in Bad Homburg vor der Höhe, Germany and prefers 100% remote projects.

Q: What languages does Elena speak?

Elena speaks the following languages: German (Native), Russian (Native), English (Intermediate), Spanish (Elementary) .

Q: How many years of experience does Elena have?

Elena has at least 24 years of experience. During this time, Elena has worked in at least 8 different roles and for 10 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 2 months . Note that Elena may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Elena's latest experience?

Elena's most recent position is Strategic and Operational Buyer at Helaba die Landesbank Hessen-Thüringen .

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

In recent years, Elena has worked for Helaba die Landesbank Hessen-Thüringen , DekaBank Deutsche Girozentrale , GEA Group AG , and Deutsche Vermögensberatung AG .

Q: Which industries is Elena most experienced in?

Elena is most experienced in industries like Automotive , Banking and Finance , and Manufacturing . Elena also has some experience in Construction , Information Technology , and Professional Services .

Q: Which business areas is Elena most experienced in?

Elena is most experienced in business areas like Procurement , Marketing , and Legal . Elena also has some experience in Accounting , Information Technology , and Project Management .

Q: Which industries has Elena worked in recently?

Elena has recently worked in industries like Banking and Finance , Food and Beverage , and Manufacturing .

Q: Which business areas has Elena worked in recently?

Elena has recently worked in business areas like Procurement , Legal , and Information Technology .

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Bad Homburg vor der Höhe, Germany

Experience

Mar 2023 - Apr 2024

1 year 2 months

Germany

Strategic and Operational Buyer

Helaba die Landesbank Hessen-Thüringen

Procurement of IT services, hardware and licenses
Conducting tenders
Supplier management
Contract management

Jan 2023 - Jan 2024

1 year 1 month

Germany

Strategic Buyer for IT Services

DekaBank Deutsche Girozentrale

Procurement of IT services
Conducting tenders
Supplier management
Supplier evaluation
IT contract negotiations

May 2022 - Jan 2023

9 months

Düsseldorf, Germany

Strategic Buyer for IT Services

GEA Group AG

Contract negotiations
Conducting tenders
Placing orders
Supplier management

Sep 2019 - Nov 2022

3 years 3 months

Germany

Buyer in Contract and Provider Management

Deutsche Vermögensberatung AG

Contract management and provider management
Initiating contracts
Procurement of IT services and IT projects
Drafting framework agreements, service agreements, work contracts and NDAs
Supplier management

Aug 2016 - Aug 2019

3 years 1 month

Germany

Strategic and Operational Buyer

Helaba die Landesbank Hessen-Thüringen

Procurement of IT services, hardware and licenses
Conducting tenders
Placing orders
Supplier management
Supplier evaluation
Project work

Apr 2015 - Jul 2016

1 year 4 months

Germany

External Services Buyer

Deutsche Börse AG

Conducting tenders
Comparing offers
Placing orders
Supplier evaluations
Supplier management
Project work

Jun 2014 - Mar 2015

10 months

Germany

IT Services Buyer

PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC)

Project management
Conducting tenders
Contract negotiations and contract management
Comparing offers
Order process

Oct 2012 - Sep 2013

1 year

Germany

IT Services Buyer

Fiducia AG

Developing procurement and demand group strategies with the technical departments
Preparing tender documents and conducting tenders
Conducting negotiations and reviewing and evaluating bids
Operational order processing
Supporting departments with contract management

Aug 2010 - May 2012

1 year 10 months

Germany

Intern, Working Student, and Graduate Thesis Student in Strategic Procurement

Siemens AG

Supporting the department in contract management
Conducting renegotiations
Supporting the department with risk management
Preparing analyses and completing pivot tables
Thesis topic: Risk management according to ISO 31000 in strategic procurement for the Sensor and Communication Business Unit of Siemens AG

Sep 2000 - Mar 2010

9 years 7 months

Germany

Exhibition Hostess

Unspecified (Trade Fair Hostess)

Translation work German-English-Russian in the automotive sector
Assignments at IAA, IFFA and the Frankfurt Book Fair

Aug 1998 - Jul 2000

2 years

Germany

Commercial Employee Accounting

Fliesen Gallo

Performing accounting tasks

Industry Experience

See where this freelancer has spent most of their professional time.

Experienced in Automotive, Banking and Finance, Manufacturing, Construction, Professional Services, and Information Technology.

Automotive

Banking and Finance

Manufacturing

Construction

Professional Services

Information Technology

Business Area Experience

See which departments and functions this freelancer has contributed to most.

Experienced in Procurement, Marketing, Legal, Accounting, Information Technology, and Project Management.

Procurement

Marketing

Legal

Accounting

Information Technology

Project Management

Summary

Strong drive to shape things, goal-oriented, quick to grasp new ideas, highly committed, work with passion and conviction, ability to inspire others, outgoing and humorous, pragmatic.

Skills

Ms Office (Standard): Good
Ms Visio: Good
Sap R/3: Good
Lotus Notes: Good
Sap S4/hana: Good

Languages

German

Native

Russian

Native

English

Intermediate

Spanish

Elementary

Education

Sep 2006 - Jul 2012

University of Applied Sciences Kaiserslautern

Engineering Sciences (Technical Logistics) · Kaiserslautern, Germany · 2.0

Jul 2002 - Jul 2006

Higher Vocational School

Commercial Assistant in Business Administration · Business Administration · Rodalben, Germany

Jun 1997 - Jun 2002

Vocational School Pirmasens

Secondary School Certificate · Pirmasens, Germany

Certifications & licenses

IHK Certified Specialist for Real Estate Loan Brokerage

Business Mediation, Negotiation

ebs

Certificate International Procument Training

Statistics

Experience

Total positions 11

Experience in Automotive 9.5 y

Avg length 2 y 3 m

Longest experience 9 y 6 m

Global Experience

Countries worked in 1 (Germany)

Primary country Germany

Expertise

Recent roles Strategic and Operational Buyer, Strategic Buyer for IT Services, Buyer in Contract and Provider Management

Main industries Automotive, Banking and Finance, Manufacturing

Main business areas Procurement, Marketing, Legal

Qualifications

Highest degree Bachelor

Certifications earned 3

Profile

Created

January 2025

Last Update

January 2026

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Frequently asked questions

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Where is Elena based?

Elena is based in Bad Homburg vor der Höhe, Germany and prefers 100% remote projects.

What languages does Elena speak?

Elena speaks the following languages: German (Native), Russian (Native), English (Intermediate), Spanish (Elementary).

How many years of experience does Elena have?

Elena has at least 24 years of experience. During this time, Elena has worked in at least 8 different roles and for 10 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 2 months. Note that Elena may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Elena be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Elena would be well-suited for roles such as: Strategic and Operational Buyer, Strategic Buyer for IT Services, Buyer in Contract and Provider Management.

What is Elena's latest experience?

Elena's most recent position is Strategic and Operational Buyer at Helaba die Landesbank Hessen-Thüringen.

What companies has Elena worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Elena has worked for Helaba die Landesbank Hessen-Thüringen, DekaBank Deutsche Girozentrale, GEA Group AG, and Deutsche Vermögensberatung AG.

Which industries is Elena most experienced in?

Elena is most experienced in industries like Automotive, Banking and Finance, and Manufacturing. Elena also has some experience in Construction, Information Technology, and Professional Services.

Which business areas is Elena most experienced in?

Elena is most experienced in business areas like Procurement, Marketing, and Legal. Elena also has some experience in Accounting, Information Technology, and Project Management.

Which industries has Elena worked in recently?

Elena has recently worked in industries like Banking and Finance, Food and Beverage, and Manufacturing.

Which business areas has Elena worked in recently?

Elena has recently worked in business areas like Procurement, Legal, and Information Technology.

What is Elena's education?

Elena holds a Bachelor in Engineering Sciences (Technical Logistics) from University of Applied Sciences Kaiserslautern.

Does Elena have any certificates?

Elena has 3 certificates. These include: IHK Certified Specialist for Real Estate Loan Brokerage, Business Mediation, Negotiation, and Certificate International Procument Training.

What is the availability of Elena?

Elena is immediately available full-time for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Elena?

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