Michael A.-Head of Purchasing Department for Formed Parts & Raw Materials
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Head of Purchasing Department for Formed Parts & Raw Materials
MAN Truck & Bus
- Laser, Abkant, as well as press, stamping, drawn parts, and steel
- Purchasing volume of €420 Mio.
Material Group Responsibility for Press Systems
Schuler Pressen
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Experienced in Manufacturing and Automotive.
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Experienced in Procurement and Supply Chain Management.
Summary
Many years of experience in the strategic realignment and cost optimization of direct material groups
- 20 years of industry and consulting experience (including Schuler Pressen, MAN)
Skills
- Procurement Consulting
Industry Focus:
- Mechanical And Plant Engineering
- Automotive
- Mid-Sized Companies
Consulting Focus:
Material Group Strategies
Supplier Management
Sustainability
Strategic Realignment Of The Material Group For Press, Stamping, And Drawn Parts As Part Of The Re-Tendering For The Cab Of The New Truck Generation, While Meeting Target Costs And Driving Internationalization
Project Responsibility In Purchasing For A Major Relocation Project Involving Active Series Parts (> 3.000 Metal Parts) Following The Announced Plant Closure, With The Aim Of Ensuring Ongoing Series Production And Optimizing The Cost Level
Introduction And Management Of The Steel Task Force To Coordinate And Manage Steel-Related Risks And Secure Results
Strategic Realignment Of The Mechanics, Fluid, And Automation Material Groups To Achieve Sustainable Savings At A Machinery And Plant Manufacturer
Cost Reduction Project For The Machine Series Of A Machine Tool, Involving Purchasing, Engineering, And Suppliers
Head Of Purchasing / Material Group Responsibility / Project Purchasing
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Education
MBA, Lean Production · Lean Production
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Michael is based in Röhrmoos, Germany and can operate in on-site, hybrid, and remote work models.
Michael speaks the following languages: German (Advanced), English (Advanced).
Michael has at least 28 years of experience. During this time, Michael has worked in at least 2 different roles and for 2 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 14 years. Note that Michael may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.
Based on recent experience, Michael would be well-suited for roles such as: Head of Purchasing Department for Formed Parts & Raw Materials, Material Group Responsibility for Press Systems.
Michael's most recent position is Head of Purchasing Department for Formed Parts & Raw Materials at MAN Truck & Bus.
In recent years, Michael has worked for MAN Truck & Bus.
Michael is most experienced in industries like Manufacturing and Automotive.
Michael is most experienced in business areas like Procurement and Supply Chain Management.
Michael has recently worked in industries like Automotive.
Michael has recently worked in business areas like Procurement.
Michael holds a Master in Lean Production.
The availability of Michael needs to be confirmed.
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