Matthias Weber - Interim SAP Master Data Manager and Purchasing

Q: Where is Matthias based?

Matthias is based in Teningen, Germany .

Q: What languages does Matthias speak?

Matthias speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced), French (Intermediate) .

Q: How many years of experience does Matthias have?

Matthias has at least 32 years of experience. During this time, Matthias has worked in at least 23 different roles and for 20 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 5 months . Note that Matthias may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Matthias's latest experience?

Matthias's most recent position is Interim SAP Consultant MM/WM S/4HANA Project at Industrial Production .

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

In recent years, Matthias has worked for Industrial Production , Drive Technology , Pharmaceutical Company , Mechanical Engineering Company , and Telecommunications Company .

Q: Which industries is Matthias most experienced in?

Matthias is most experienced in industries like Manufacturing , Pharmaceutical , and Automotive . Matthias also has some experience in Telecommunication , Chemical , and Metals and Mining .

Q: Which business areas is Matthias most experienced in?

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

Q: Which industries has Matthias worked in recently?

Matthias has recently worked in industries like Manufacturing , Pharmaceutical , and Automotive .

Q: Which business areas has Matthias worked in recently?

Matthias has recently worked in business areas like Procurement , Supply Chain Management , and Information Technology .

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Teningen, Germany

Experience

Jul 2025 - Feb 2026

8 months

Linz, Austria

Hybrid

Interim SAP Consultant MM/WM S/4HANA Project

Industrial Production

Technical and process consulting
Coaching and training employees
Support in documentation
Creation of migration files for the product master data
Support with migration of other master and transaction data
Sparring partner with the SAP service provider

Feb 2025 - May 2025

4 months

Hybrid

Interim Manager Purchasing Cast Parts

Drive Technology

Reorganization of raw cast requirements of over 10,000 tons
KPI calculations for decision making on immediate actions
Support for the SCM managing director and purchasing management in decision making
Presentation of final results in a full-day workshop
Preparation of documents for supplier meetings, implementation done by the client
Main goal was to buy cast parts significantly cheaper to strengthen in-house production pricing and competitiveness
Worldwide benchmarking, expanded sourcing in Asia, plus new sources in North Africa and South America; Europe and Central America were excluded as unsuitable

Jan 2024 - Dec 2024

1 year

Hybrid

Interim SAP Master Data Manager and Purchasing

Pharmaceutical Company

Operational purchasing
Price negotiations
Revision of master data and transaction data
Introduction of data governance and data quality
Strategies in the material master
Reduction of process costs and inventory levels, proposal for possible C-parts management
Development of KPIs
SAP documentation for MM and material master
Coaching and training of the purchasing team
Reduction of maverick buying
Participation in modeling the new P2P process

Jul 2023 - Nov 2023

5 months

Interim SAP Master Data Manager

Mechanical Engineering Company

Analyze material master, develop KPIs, derive actions such as creating planning data from an ABC-XYZ analysis
Derive measures to reduce stockouts and material backlogs
Coaching and training key users to avoid past mistakes in the S/4HANA project
Define, model, and implement processes
Revise material master for all modules to improve master data quality

May 2023 - Jul 2023

3 months

Interim Head of Purchasing

Telecommunications Company

Define and implement processes
Support ERP Business Central rollout
Master data and layout definitions
Price negotiations with subcontractors for civil engineering (-5%) and installation materials (-30%), indirect area
Completely revised contract management with a lawyer
Coach and lead employees
Handle claims, negotiations, and avoidance of disputes
Establish solvent, international subcontractors

Oct 2022 - Apr 2023

7 months

Interim SAP Manager and Process Coach

Manufacturing Company

Developing efficient processes across all SAP modules at international sites, mainly MM and PP
Setting up a working APO planning process
Process modeling and implementation in SAP Signavio
Documentation in SAP Enable
Training and coaching employees
Supporting internal staff with SAP project rollout

May 2022 - Sep 2022

5 months

Interim Procurement Manager

Automotive (Commercial Vehicles) Company

Procuring airport equipment
Executed a defense project, reduced costs by 50%, value EUR 480,000
Prepared Kanban systems for all material groups, direct and indirect
Reduced process costs by lowering order cycles and material withdrawals
Internationalized material groups: steel construction, laser cutting and processing, electrical, total cost of ownership (TCO)
Make-or-buy analysis
Contracts management
Reduced number of suppliers by 10%
Revised material master data

Mar 2021 - Apr 2022

1 year 2 months

Interim Head of Procurement, Interim ERP Consultant

Automation Company

Developed procurement processes and internationalization
Trained employees
Established contracts management
Supplier management
Corporate financing through leasing, fintech, major banks, investors; deferred EUR 9,000,000 liabilities for 6 months
Evaluated two ERP systems
Process modeling and implementation in SAP MM
Evaluated and requested ECM software for decision making
During the protective shield procedure and self-administered insolvency: negotiated with suppliers and supported the M&A process, managed retention of title, prepared calculations for investors, insolvency administrators and trustees, reviewed contracts, and defended against claims

Sep 2020 - Jan 2021

5 months

Interim Procurement Manager, Interim ERP-Consultant

Telecommunications Company

Evaluated two ERP systems
Implemented ELO (ECM software)
Replaced Salesforce in sales
Evaluated and commissioned Azure programming (BI)
Assessed and negotiated network charges
Implemented cost savings

Feb 2020 - May 2020

4 months

Interim Project Buyer for Metal Commodities

Automotive Tier 1 Company

Tendered BIW and chassis
Prepared cost breakdown with the incumbent supplier
Prepared for industrial production of the components
Upgraded in-house production equipment at the incumbent supplier (KTL, powder coating, wet paint, welding systems); set up smooth production processes, processed deficiency lists and completed for approval
Issued RFIs for other commodities with selected suppliers and identified synergies
Provided process consulting in PSI Penta (ERP)
Supported contract management, prepared and executed contractual processes
Evaluated supplier claims, prepared and negotiated them
Prepared the transition of the customer into a pure service company
Restructured supplier portfolios

Oct 2018 - Oct 2019

1 year 1 month

Interim Head of Procurement

Company in machinery and plant engineering, manufacturing industry

Cost reduction, especially freight audit for the packaging area with >25% reduction (savings of approx. EUR 270,000)
International sourcing
Decision preparation for Navision 2018 or Business Central
Contract management for the upgrade to Business Central, negotiations with three providers
Initial process revisions in Navision
Master data cleansing in Navision
Coaching and training of employees
Negotiations and project implementation of ELO ECM

Apr 2018 - Aug 2018

5 months

Interim Series Buyer / SAP MM Processes

Tier 2 automotive company

Management of the forged parts product group including machining
Management of the seamless and welded steel pipes product group
Significant cost reduction within the commodity groups by over 30%
Database analysis and calculations in Excel
Aligned and adjusted SAP MRP data and planning settings to avoid missing parts
Training in SAP MM and partly in PP

May 2017 - Mar 2018

11 months

Interim Project Buyer

Machinery and plant engineering company

Project procurement of all goods needed for the plants
Europe-wide benchmarking of cast parts (nodular/grey cast iron) 5–40,000 kg
Benchmarking of steel components
Cost reduction
International sourcing
Development of the master data landscape
Reduction of error rates in ERP INFOR
Cleansing of variable data

Oct 2016 - Feb 2017

5 months

Head of strategic and operational procurement

Rena Technologies GmbH

Contract management with key suppliers
Implementation of cost reduction program
Purchasing controlling and tracking of results

Jul 2016 - Sep 2016

3 months

Interim Head of Procurement, bridging the internal successor search

Interroll Automation GmbH

Jun 2012 - Jun 2016

4 years 1 month

Head of Operational and Strategic Purchasing

Interroll Automation GmbH

Reduced material costs excluding intercompany by more than 12% within 12 months
Completed three cost-down projects over four years
Internationalized purchasing
Improved the supply chain
Led international procurement projects for the group as Lead Buyer (packaging, standard parts, mechanical components)
Established contract management (framework agreements, services, work contracts, quality agreements, development, tooling)
Sourced and qualified new suppliers, including for a new product line
Replaced uneconomical production processes
Set up consignment stock
Key user for SAP MM within the ERP project, Materials Management module
Modeled processes and implemented them in master data
Managed master data in collaboration with other modules
Ensured process integrity and prevented process breaks
Created documentation and training materials
Trained and coached employees, including in Atlanta (USA) and Suzhou (China)
Developed the process landscape with headquarters
Defined KPIs and derived action plans

Sep 2011 - Jan 2012

5 months

Head of Strategic Purchasing

Rothenberger Werkzeuge GmbH

Led freight rate review project with annual savings potential of over 8%
Established new suppliers in LCC Europe
Linked purchasing and quality assurance functions

Jun 2010 - Aug 2011

1 year 3 months

Head of Materials Management

Burkhardt GmbH

Negotiated payment terms of up to 270 days with the largest suppliers
Arranged new credit insurance under challenging conditions (Atradius, Euler Hermes)
Reduced material ratio by 6% in one year despite material cost increases
Key user for PSI Penta within the ERP project, Materials Management module
Modeled processes and implemented them in master data
Managed master data in collaboration with other modules
Ensured process integrity and prevented process breaks
Created documentation and training materials
Trained and coached employees

Aug 2008 - Jan 2010

1 year 6 months

Group Leader Purchasing Mechanical and Technical Components

DMT Technology GmbH

Settled a compensation claim out of court in cooperation with the CFO, value approx. EUR 350,000
Achieved price reductions of up to 40% by sourcing steel components in Eastern Europe at the same quality
Established collaboration with the purchasing team at the branch in France

Nov 2001 - Jul 2008

6 years 9 months

Senior Controller and Senior Buyer in the In-House Manufacturing Business Unit

Herrenknecht AG

Conducted profitability analysis of the business unit
Performed investment calculations for machinery
Planned cost accounting and budgeting
Calculated all common parts over four years and entered them into the ERP system
Created transparency in manufacturing costs (make or buy) and optimized the production program
Carried out supplier approvals, audits, and qualifications
Managed risks, sourced and selected suitable suppliers

May 1992 - Nov 2001

9 years 7 months

Strategic Buyer, Deputy Head of Procurement

Herrenknecht AG

Project purchasing of components for a tunnel boring machine
Design and implementation of a Kanban system, C-parts management, process cost reduction
Design and implementation of in-house logistics
Key user for Steeb AS400 ERP software
Value analysis and substitution search with technical design
Risk management in materials management
Inventory analysis, automated demand control, JIT, safety stocks
Approval, auditing and qualification of suppliers
Procurement of major projects for the subsidiary MSD Dresden over 3 years
Consolidation of small orders into framework agreements
Comprehensive cost-down projects

Nov 1991 - Apr 1992

6 months

Logistics Specialist

Janoschka GmbH

Jul 1991 - Oct 1991

4 months

Purchasing, Sales

Eisen-Müller GmbH

Industry Experience

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Experienced in Manufacturing, Pharmaceutical, Automotive, Telecommunication, Chemical, and Metals and Mining.

Manufacturing

Pharmaceutical

Automotive

Telecommunication

Chemical

Metals and Mining

Business Area Experience

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

Procurement

Supply Chain Management

Logistics

Finance

Operations

Information Technology

Skills

Microsoft Office
Erp System Sap 6.0 As Key User Mm, S/4hana, Very Good Knowledge In Pp, Sd
Psi Penta As Key User
Navision 2018, Business Central
Steeb As400
Infor
Ap+
Business Informatics Studies At Akad Up To The End Of The Basic Program

Languages

German

Native

English

Advanced

French

Intermediate

Education

Sep 2003 - Oct 2004

EMA AG

Diploma in Business Administration · Business Administration · Freiburg im Breisgau, Germany

Mar 1998 - May 2000

Business Administrator (IHK) · Business Administration

Dec 1989 - Jun 1991

Wholesale and Foreign Trade Merchant · Wholesale and Foreign Trade

...and 2 more

Statistics

Experience

Total positions 23

Experience in Manufacturing 28.5 y

Avg length 1 y 4 m

Longest experience 9 y 6 m

Global Experience

Countries worked in 1 (Austria)

Primary country Austria

Expertise

Recent roles Interim SAP Consultant MM/WM S/4HANA Project, Interim Manager Purchasing Cast Parts, Interim SAP Master Data Manager and Purchasing

Main industries Manufacturing, Pharmaceutical, Automotive

Main business areas Procurement, Supply Chain Management, Logistics

Qualifications

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Created

November 2023

Last Update

February 2026

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Where is Matthias based?

Matthias is based in Teningen, Germany.

What languages does Matthias speak?

Matthias speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced), French (Intermediate).

How many years of experience does Matthias have?

Matthias has at least 32 years of experience. During this time, Matthias has worked in at least 23 different roles and for 20 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 5 months. Note that Matthias may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Matthias be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Matthias would be well-suited for roles such as: Interim SAP Consultant MM/WM S/4HANA Project, Interim Manager Purchasing Cast Parts, Interim SAP Master Data Manager and Purchasing.

What is Matthias's latest experience?

Matthias's most recent position is Interim SAP Consultant MM/WM S/4HANA Project at Industrial Production.

What companies has Matthias worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Matthias has worked for Industrial Production, Drive Technology, Pharmaceutical Company, Mechanical Engineering Company, and Telecommunications Company.

Which industries is Matthias most experienced in?

Matthias is most experienced in industries like Manufacturing, Pharmaceutical, and Automotive. Matthias also has some experience in Telecommunication, Chemical, and Metals and Mining.

Which business areas is Matthias most experienced in?

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

Which industries has Matthias worked in recently?

Matthias has recently worked in industries like Manufacturing, Pharmaceutical, and Automotive.

Which business areas has Matthias worked in recently?

Matthias has recently worked in business areas like Procurement, Supply Chain Management, and Information Technology.

What is Matthias's education?

Matthias attended EMA AG for Business Administration.

What is the availability of Matthias?

Matthias is immediately available full-time for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Matthias?

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