Norbert Füle - Strategic Procurement Manager

Q: Where is Norbert based?

Norbert is based in Munich, Germany and can operate in on-site , hybrid , and remote work models.

Q: What languages does Norbert speak?

Norbert speaks the following languages: English (Advanced), German (Intermediate) .

Q: How many years of experience does Norbert have?

Norbert has at least 26 years of experience. During this time, Norbert has worked in at least 10 different roles and for 8 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 3 years and 7 months . Note that Norbert may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Norbert's latest experience?

Norbert's most recent position is Senior Category Manager, Marketing & Sales Procurement at Carlsberg Group .

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

In recent years, Norbert has worked for Carlsberg Group , Infineon Technologies AG , and Amgen GmbH .

Q: Which industries is Norbert most experienced in?

Norbert is most experienced in industries like Food and Beverage , Biotechnology , and Pharmaceutical . Norbert also has some experience in Manufacturing .

Q: Which business areas is Norbert most experienced in?

Norbert is most experienced in business areas like Procurement , Operations , and Project Management . Norbert also has some experience in Supply Chain Management and Strategy .

Q: Which industries has Norbert worked in recently?

Norbert has recently worked in industries like Biotechnology , Manufacturing , and Food and Beverage .

Q: Which business areas has Norbert worked in recently?

Norbert has recently worked in business areas like Procurement , Project Management , and Strategy .

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Munich, Germany

Experience

Jun 2025 - Jan 2026

8 months

Senior Category Manager, Marketing & Sales Procurement

Carlsberg Group

Managing global spend categories for Glassware, Umbrellas, and Print, ensuring strategic sourcing and cost optimization
Developing and executing sourcing strategies, leading supplier selection, negotiation, contracting, and implementation of new suppliers and processes to enhance efficiency
Streamlining procurement operations by consolidating local suppliers and leveraging spend toward preferred partners
Led global procurement of marketing materials and services, overseeing strategy development, tendering, supplier selection, and contract negotiations across Europe and Asia

Jan 2025 - Jan 2026

1 year 1 month

Project Manager, Program Management Office

Carlsberg Group

Supporting the integration of procurement processes following Britvic's acquisition, ensuring seamless transition and operational efficiency in Marketing & Sales Procurement
Facilitating strategic workshops to identify cost-saving opportunities and drive optimization initiatives
Managing project coordination and progress reporting to provide actionable insights for senior management

May 2023 - Jan 2025

1 year 9 months

Munich, Germany

Global Category Director, R&D Services; Global Category Manager, Marketing and Sales

Infineon Technologies AG

Responsible for developing and executing the Procurement strategy of R&D services on a global level
Negotiating global contracts with strategic suppliers
Implementing a new Procurement system to manage service contracts

Jan 2015 - Nov 2022

7 years 11 months

Munich, Germany

Regional Procurement Lead, Mid-Sized Markets Region

Amgen GmbH

Responsible for Procurement in the following countries: Netherlands, Belgium, Austria, Switzerland, Greece, Norway, Denmark, Sweden, Finland, and Lithuania
Managing a team consisting of three direct reports
Implementing local procurement policy according to Corporate Financial and Procurement policy requirements with strong collaboration of Compliance, Legal and Finance departments
Proactively challenge the business and recommend saving opportunities; saving realization through quick wins and long-term saving initiatives
Strategic partner and trusted advisor to regional Commercial VPs and General Managers
Implementing standard procurement services including tactical buying, contract management, and compliance
Led regional and local projects mainly in the following spend categories: agencies, meetings, sales, professional services (e.g. HR services), IT services (e.g., software and hardware), facility services and logistics (warehousing and fulfilment)

Jan 2013 - Dec 2014

2 years

Munich, Germany

Head of Sourcing and Procurement, Germany

Amgen GmbH

Business partner to the country leadership team and single point of contact concerning procurement policy, sourcing strategy, contracting, and supplier relationship management
Developing sourcing strategy, coordinating activities in the supplier selection process, negotiation, contracting, and implementation of new suppliers and processes
Reducing the number of local suppliers by leveraging the spend to preferred suppliers

Feb 2011 - Jan 2013

2 years

Vienna, Austria

Regional Procurement Lead, Region North & East

Amgen

Responsible for procurement activities in the following countries: Poland, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Hungary, Slovenia, Croatia, Romania, and Bulgaria
Introducing the procurement function’s role in the regions by developing stakeholder relationships with country management teams

Aug 2008 - Feb 2011

2 years 7 months

Budapest, Hungary

Global Category Senior Manager, Marketing Services

SABMiller Europe

Responsible for the procurement of marketing materials and services globally, including strategy development, tendering, negotiation, and supplier selection
Leading the tender process and negotiation globally, covering Europe, Latin America, Africa, and Asia

Mar 2005 - Jul 2008

3 years 5 months

Bremen, Germany

Procurement Manager, Business Process Optimisation

Kraft Foods Europe

Led projects and prepared recommendations that led to the simplification of processes in the indirect services area in Europe

Jul 2002 - Feb 2005

2 years 8 months

Bremen, Germany

Procurement Manager, eProcurement

Kraft Foods Europa

Successfully implemented an eProcurement system in all transactional categories in Europe
Led a European team where all countries were represented by a project leader

Sep 1999 - Jun 2002

2 years 10 months

Budapest, Hungary

Director of Procurement

Kraft Foods Hungary

Led the procurement team of six buyers and managed procurement spending of direct and indirect materials in excess of €300 million
Responsible for supplier relationship management and developing suppliers by leading several supplier audits together with colleagues from other departments
Achieved double-digit savings by successful supplier selection and negotiation processes in marketing and sales

Industry Experience

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Experienced in Food and Beverage, Biotechnology, Pharmaceutical, and Manufacturing.

Food and Beverage

Biotechnology

Pharmaceutical

Manufacturing

Business Area Experience

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Experienced in Procurement, Operations, Project Management, Supply Chain Management, and Strategy.

Procurement

Operations

Project Management

Supply Chain Management

Strategy

Summary

Experience in Procurement in FMCG and Healthcare business. Strategic sourcing expert in the area of Indirect and Direct materials. Experienced in leading Global / Regional projects, with strong results delivered by leading Global and European spend categories. Trusted procurement partner, managing remote teams and working in a matrix organization.

Languages

English

Advanced

German

Intermediate

Education

ICHEC

European Studies · Brussels, Belgium

University of Foreign Trade

Economist · Budapest, Hungary

Statistics

Experience

Total positions 10

Experience in Food and Beverage 12.5 y

Avg length 2 y 7 m

Longest experience 7 y 10 m

Global Experience

Countries worked in 3 (Germany, Hungary, Austria)

Primary country Germany

Expertise

Recent roles Senior Category Manager, Marketing & Sales Procurement, Project Manager, Program Management Office, Global Category Director, R&D Services; Global Category Manager, Marketing and Sales

Main industries Food and Beverage, Biotechnology, Pharmaceutical

Main business areas Procurement, Operations, Project Management

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March 2026

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Where is Norbert based?

Norbert is based in Munich, Germany and can operate in on-site, hybrid, and remote work models.

What languages does Norbert speak?

Norbert speaks the following languages: English (Advanced), German (Intermediate).

How many years of experience does Norbert have?

Norbert has at least 26 years of experience. During this time, Norbert has worked in at least 10 different roles and for 8 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 3 years and 7 months. Note that Norbert may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Norbert be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Norbert would be well-suited for roles such as: Senior Category Manager, Marketing & Sales Procurement, Project Manager, Program Management Office, Global Category Director, R&D Services; Global Category Manager, Marketing and Sales.

What is Norbert's latest experience?

Norbert's most recent position is Senior Category Manager, Marketing & Sales Procurement at Carlsberg Group.

What companies has Norbert worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Norbert has worked for Carlsberg Group, Infineon Technologies AG, and Amgen GmbH.

Which industries is Norbert most experienced in?

Norbert is most experienced in industries like Food and Beverage, Biotechnology, and Pharmaceutical. Norbert also has some experience in Manufacturing.

Which business areas is Norbert most experienced in?

Norbert is most experienced in business areas like Procurement, Operations, and Project Management. Norbert also has some experience in Supply Chain Management and Strategy.

Which industries has Norbert worked in recently?

Norbert has recently worked in industries like Biotechnology, Manufacturing, and Food and Beverage.

Which business areas has Norbert worked in recently?

Norbert has recently worked in business areas like Procurement, Project Management, and Strategy.

What is Norbert's education?

Norbert attended ICHEC for European Studies.

What is the availability of Norbert?

Norbert will be available full-time from March 2026.

What is the rate of Norbert?

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