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Michael Albrecht-Head of Procurement for Formed Parts & Raw Materials

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Röhrmoos, Germany

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Jan 2015 - Dec 2022

Head of Procurement for Formed Parts & Raw Materials

MAN Truck & Bus

Position Summary
Head of Procurement for Formed Parts & Raw Materials at MAN Truck & Bus
Industries
Automotive
Business Areas
Procurement
  • Laser and bending, as well as press, stamping, drawn parts, and steel
  • Purchasing volume of €420 million
Jan 1995 - Dec 2015

Material Group Manager for Press Systems

Schuler Pressen

Position Summary
Material Group Manager for Press Systems at Schuler Pressen
Industries
Manufacturing
Business Areas
Procurement
Supply Chain Management
  • Strategic corporate procurement
  • Purchasing volume of €80 million for press systems
  • Material group responsibility: mechanics and fluid with a purchasing volume of €55 million
  • Head of material management at the Wilnsdorf site
  • Various roles (procurement, service, training) at the Waghäusel site

Industry Experience

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Experienced in Manufacturing and Automotive.

Manufacturing
Automotive
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Business Area Experience

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Experienced in Procurement and Supply Chain Management.

Procurement
Supply Chain Management
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Summary

Long-standing experience in strategic realignment and cost optimization of direct product groups

  • 20 years of industry and consulting experience (including Schuler Pressen, MAN)

Skills

  • Procurement Consulting

Industry Focus:

  • Machinery & Plant Engineering
  • Automotive
  • Mid-Sized Companies

Consulting Focus:

  • Category Strategies

  • Supplier Management

  • Sustainability

  • Strategic Realignment Of The Press, Stamping, And Drawn Parts Category As Part Of The New Awards For The Cab Of The New Truck Generation, While Meeting Target Costs And Driving Internationalization

  • Responsible For Procurement In A Major Relocation Project With Active Series Parts (> 3,000 Metal Parts) After A Plant Closure Announcement, Aimed At Securing Ongoing Series Production And Optimizing Cost Levels

  • Introduction And Management Of The Steel Task Force To Coordinate And Control Steel Risk And Ensure 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 A Machine Tool Series Involving Procurement, Engineering, And Suppliers

  • Procurement Management / Category Responsibility / Project Purchasing

Languages

German
Advanced
English
Advanced

Education

MBA, Lean Production · Lean Production

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Experience

Total positions 2
Experience in Manufacturing 21 y
Avg length 14 y 5 m
Longest experience 20 y 11 m

Expertise

Recent roles Head of Procurement for Formed Parts & Raw Materials, Material Group Manager for Press Systems
Main industries Manufacturing, Automotive
Main business areas Procurement, Supply Chain Management

Qualifications

Highest degree Master

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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 Procurement for Formed Parts & Raw Materials, Material Group Manager for Press Systems.
Michael's most recent position is Head of Procurement 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.
Michael is immediately available part-time for suitable projects.
Michael's rate depends on the specific project requirements. Please use the Meet button on the profile to schedule a meeting and discuss the details.
To hire Michael, click the Meet button on the profile to request a meeting and discuss your project needs.

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