Gudrun Gradinger-Interim solutions in procurement and supply chain

High initiative | exceptional commitment | result-oriented approach

That's my philosophy, and these are the words my previous clients use to describe me. If you work with me, you'll soon notice: It's important for me to listen to my counterparts and find the optimal approach for the company, the situation, and the people.

Many suppliers and employees get to know me in unpleasant, conflict-laden situations. Not the best conditions for a relaxed, positive start. Yet after a short time, these people attest to my ability to ease the difficult initial situation with my open, diplomatic, and humorous working style.

My extensive experience comes primarily from procurement and supply chain management. I also bring valuable knowledge in financial topics and most recently worked as a financial manager. Thanks to my highly analytical mindset and solid IT skills, I can quickly understand processes. These abilities were supported partly by my studies in supply chain management, which was almost 60% IT-related, and partly by my broad professional experience with various ERP systems. The focus was often on SAP, for example as a "Business Process Lead" for the procurement process.

It's especially important to me to always keep the entire process in view. That's why I also worked as a project manager in some projects implementing database and analysis tools. These tasks have strengthened my sensitivity and pragmatic approach to the tension between customer requirements and technical implementation and round out my multifaceted profile.

My way: I reach my goal with a lot of structure and humor.

Many people perceive me as a very calm personality. My approach follows the principle: listen carefully, then analyze, and only then comment.

A path that may not be typical. However, through my solid way of arguing and my quick grasp, I achieve good negotiation results, as many supervisors and clients have confirmed to me.

Because I also find pragmatic solutions in stressful and time-critical phases, my fellow students jokingly gave me the title 'Flexibility Officer'.