Jens A.-Head of Procurement, Materials Management and SCM
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Head of Procurement, Materials Management and SCM
Lapp Mobility GmbH
Functional and disciplinary management of series and project procurement
Functional and disciplinary management of materials management
Organizational and process development in line with IATF guidelines
Reorganization of procurement and materials management
Developed the Procurement Roadmap 2025
Implemented Hoshin Kanri as a goal-setting system
Introduced a procurement tool for indirect goods
Cross-functional collaboration with key departments
Developed new suppliers in best-cost countries
Established comprehensive supplier management
Developed a training program for team development
Set up procurement controlling with SAP BI
Introduced comprehensive cost management across the company
Introduced SAP-controlled external KANBAN with container management
Optimized order cycles and inventory levels by using logistics supply concepts (PULL, KANBAN, consignment stock)
Held supplier workshops to drive sustainable improvements
Sub-project manager for migration of the ERP system from Navision to SAP
Qualified electronics suppliers for new product development
Reorganized procurement (series and project procurement)
Set up a KPI system based on SAP BI
Consultant
Nebenberufliche Beratung im Einkauf
- Procurement consulting for small-scale projects
Project Procurement Team Lead
Lapp Systems GmbH Business Unit Mobility
Functional and disciplinary management of project procurement
Organizational and process development (analysis, optimization)
Sub-project manager for Supply Chain in OEM development projects
Procurement market analyses (electronics, tooling)
Held supplier workshops (cost value analysis)
Structured, built and developed the existing supplier base
Led contract and commercial negotiations
Established new supplier relationships (electronics, toolmaking)
Realigned project procurement to meet project goals
Created transparency around direct material costs, delivery commitments and risks
Team Lead, System Products / Indirect Procurement / Quality / Administration
U.I. Lapp GmbH
Functional and disciplinary management of System Products procurement
Functional and disciplinary management of indirect procurement
Functional and disciplinary management of the Quality and Administration teams
Organizational and process development (analysis, optimization, digitalization)
Project management for raw materials, IT and development projects
Global procurement market analyses
Led cost optimization projects
Developed and implemented category strategies
Built and maintained international networks
Led contract and commercial negotiations across the group
Analyzed the existing procurement organization and developed the new LEAD Buyer organization together with an external procurement consultancy
Tendered the Travel Management category with OBE
Restructured brass processing in SAP for the cable gland category
Sub-project manager for the introduction of the Purchase-to-pay process (Seeburger)
Sub-project manager for the migration from SAP R3 to ECC 6.0
Winner of the Lapp Group innovation competition (raw materials recycling concept)
Restructured and expanded indirect procurement
Tendered and awarded the Source-to-pay platform (Opus Capita)
Team Lead, Supplier Management / Indirect Procurement / System Products
U.I. Lapp GmbH
Functional and disciplinary management of the Supplier Management team
Further developed supplier management
Cost efficiency projects (materials and design)
Analyzed and further developed existing procurement processes
Procurement market analyses
Developed strategies for copper (e.g. hedging)
Built and maintained international networks
Contributed to development projects
Functional and disciplinary management of indirect procurement
Functional and disciplinary management of System Products procurement
Developed a new learning concept for trainees and DHBW students
Further developed supplier management based on Business Analytics (SAP BI)
Restructured the supplier complaints process using an e-commerce platform
Implemented KANBAN and LEAN processes in SAP
Strategic Raw Materials Buyer Europe
U.I. Lapp GmbH
Established and developed a central raw materials purchasing function
Developed purchasing strategies for Europe
Contract management
Category strategies
Risk management
Supplier management
Conducted procurement market analyses
Contributed to development projects
Sub-project lead for cost-efficiency projects
Implemented a hedging method for non-ferrous metals
Reduced single-source issues
Contributed to various project teams (substitution projects / new developments)
Developed cross-functional purchasing teams
Sub-project lead for the introduction of the Jagger platform
Responsible for DHBW students and trainees in the department
Strategic Buyer, System Products
U.I. Lapp GmbH
Contributed to supplier management
Negotiated contracts at corporate level
Conducted procurement market analyses
Managed projects as part of departmental projects
Developed strategies for the product categories under my responsibility
Optimized the supplier portfolio (reduced the number of suppliers by >50)
Developed strategic partnerships
Raw Materials Buyer / Controller
Essex Germany GmbH
Managed all operational aspects of raw materials purchasing
Developed purchasing strategies for non-ferrous metals
Analyzed risks across the supply chain
Planned purchasing requirements and scheduled logistics providers
Contributed to quality management
Managed inventory controlling in accordance with US-GAAP
Trained and advised employees and customers
Contributed to earnings through exchange and futures transactions
Introduced benchmarking with subsidiaries
Purchasing Clerk / Copper Management
Essex Germany GmbH
Ordered raw materials, supplies and operating materials
Managed the quality management system (TS16949 / 14001)
Conducted purchasing negotiations
Identified and analyzed copper results
Conducted an error analysis in the copper division that improved earnings
Implemented the quality standard
Industry experience
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Experienced in Manufacturing, Professional Services, Automotive, Metals and Mining, and Chemical.
Business area experience
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Experienced in Procurement, Supply Chain Management, Project Management, Quality Assurance, and Operations.
Skills
- Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Powerpoint)
- Sap R3 Modul Mm
- Sap Ecc 6.0 Mm
- Sap Bi / Bo
- Microsoft Navision
- E-Procurement Pool4tool / Jagger
- E-Procurement Phoron
- Seeburger
- Opus Capita
- Ibm As400
- Lotus Notes
- Ms Outlook
Languages
Education
GGS Heilbronn
Master of Business Administration, International Management · Business Administration · Heilbronn, Germany
Steinbeis Hochschule
Bachelor of Business Administration · Business Administration · Berlin, Germany
Fernuniversität Hagen
Hagen Management Program · Management · Hagen, Germany
Statistics
Experience
Global experience
Expertise
Qualifications
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Jens is based in Stuttgart, Germany.
Jens speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced).
Jens has at least 25 years of experience. During this time, Jens has worked in at least 9 different roles and for 5 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 3 years and 10 months. Note that Jens may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.
Based on recent experience, Jens would be well-suited for roles such as: Head of Procurement, Materials Management and SCM, Consultant, Project Procurement Team Lead.
Jens's most recent position is Head of Procurement, Materials Management and SCM at Lapp Mobility GmbH.
In recent years, Jens has worked for Lapp Mobility GmbH and Nebenberufliche Beratung im Einkauf.
Jens is most experienced in industries like Manufacturing, Professional Services, and Metals and Mining. Jens also has some experience in Automotive and Chemical.
Jens is most experienced in business areas like Procurement, Supply Chain Management, and Project Management. Jens also has some experience in Quality Assurance and Operations.
Jens has recently worked in industries like Professional Services, Automotive, and Manufacturing.
Jens has recently worked in business areas like Procurement, Operations, and Supply Chain Management.
Jens holds a Master in Business Administration from GGS Heilbronn and a Bachelor in Business Administration from Steinbeis Hochschule.
The availability of Jens needs to be confirmed.
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