Olaf K.-Technical Buyer (ad interim)
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Experience
Technical Buyer (ad interim)
Jürgen Escher Etikettier- und Anlagentechnik GmbH & Co.KG
- Purchase of mechanical and electrical components for a new machine prototype (for a trade fair presentation at the “Drinktec” in Munich)
- Examination of the technical feasibility of manufactured components (sheet metal, milled and turned parts, mainly made of stainless steel) with the design and, if necessary, initiation of drawing changes
- Standard parts orders
- Quality inspection of deliveries
- Establishment of new suppliers for bent sheet metal parts, turned and milled components
Senior Recruiting Manager / Talent Acquisition Manager
MediQ Deutschland GmbH
- Introduction and revision of the entire recruitment process according to the D. Ulrich HRBP model
- Adaptation of the ATS for Germany in close coordination with the software manufacturer
- Operational recruitment of individual positions in the healthcare sector
- Collaboration and interface definitions with job portals
Senior Recruiter / Talent Acquisition Manager
SMA Technology AG
- Management of the entire recruitment process (including consultations of the works council) up to contract readiness at the Kassel site for the OPS and logistics area
- Interviews for technical and commercial specialists as well as head of positions
- General administrative activities
- Applicant management with SAP SuccessFactors
Success: Filling an average of 4 positions per month
Senior Recruiter
TAKKT AG
- Implementation of the application process (conducting interviews in English and German) until the contract is drawn up
- Applicant management with Umantis
Success: Filling an average of 3-4 positions per month
Senior Recruiter in the Automotive and Industrial Sector
TE-Connectivity Germany GmbH
- Implementation of the application procedure (including the works council process) until the contract is drawn up
- Conducting interviews in English and German
- Applicant management with SAP SuccessFactors
Success: Filled an average of 3 positions per month
Senior Researcher/Recruiter for technical and scientific positions in the pharmaceutical environment (GxP)
BioNTech
- Search and preselection as well as approach of candidates from the GMP area on social media (LinkedIn)
- Creation of a shortlist and presentation of the candidates to the client
Success: Filled 4 out of 10 assigned positions
Senior Recruiter
VAILLANT Group
- Applicant management (software: SAP SuccessFactors)
- Supervision of positions in the Heat Pumps department
- Pre-selection of applicants (ABC analysis)
- Conducting interviews in English and German (mainly engineers and technicians as well as IT specialists for R&D, sales or production-related positions)
- Occasional cooperation with external personnel service providers and headhunters
- Salary negotiations with the candidates in accordance with the collective agreement of IG Metall and Elektro NRW
- Implementation of the application procedure (including the works council process) until the contract is drawn up
Success: Filling an average of 4 positions per month
Senior Recruiting Manager and HRBP
SARTORIUS Stedim Biotech GmbH
- Applicant management (software: Umantis until 11/2019, switched to Workday)
- Support of the positions (up to 45 at the beginning) in the Product Development business unit at two locations
- Selection of applicants, implementation of the application process (including the works council procedure) up to the drafting of the contract
- Conducting interviews in English and German (mainly engineers from process engineering, mechanical engineering and plant engineering as well as IT, biologists and chemists)
- Occasional cooperation with external personnel service providers and headhunters
- Salary negotiations with the candidates in accordance with the collective agreements of IG Metall and IG Chemie Hessen and Lower Saxony
- Interdisciplinary activities as HRBP (consulting of the specialist departments)
Success: Filling up to 10 positions per month
Senior Recruiting Manager
TRUMPF
- Pre-selection of applicants, implementation of the application procedure (including the works council procedure) until the contract is drawn up
Success: Staffing of 14 engineers in the IT sector
Senior Recruiting Manager and HRBP
KELVION
- Implementation of the application process (including the works council procedure) until the contract is drawn up
- Applicant management and selection (software: Softgarden)
- Face-to-face interviews at the Bochum location as well as at the Hanover and Netzschkau locations
Success: An average of 3-4 positions per month in the areas of IT (SAP), sales engineering, mechanical engineering, process technology, controlling and treasury
Recruiter for positions in the pharmaceutical and healthcare sector
Quintiles (IQVIA)
- Filling typical positions in the pharmaceutical sector (pharmaceutical technicians, MSLs, PTAs, CTAs)
Success: Filled an average of 4 positions per month
Senior Recruiting Manager for IT Positions
Financial Informatics (FI)
- Selection of applicants, implementation of the application procedure (including the works council procedure) until the contract is drawn up
Success: Filling of 10 positions in the IT sector
Recruiter for the Passive Security department
Autoliv B.V. & Co. KG
- Establishment of a project team at all hierarchical levels (software programming area)
- Applicant management (software: Cornerstone)
- Pre-selection of applicants
- Candidate search and direct approach via social networks
- On-site interviews in English and German
- Selection and cooperation with external personnel service providers
- Preparation of assessments on a case-by-case basis
- Reporting of recruitment activities and administrative activities
Success: Filling 3-4 positions per month
Recruiter / HRBP
Beckman Coulter Biomedical GmbH (Danaher Group)
- Management of the entire application process
- Close consultation with the specialist department regarding the positions to be filled
- Pre-selection of applicants and corresponding tracking (software: TALEO)
- Filling technical positions in assembly and engineering
Success: Filling 3-4 positions per month
Recruiter for positions in Sales and IT (Telecommunications)
Vodafone
- Job advertisement and job discussion with the hiring managers and HRBPs
- Pre-selection of applicants for various departments of the group in Germany
- Close consultation with the specialist department regarding the positions to be filled
- Proactive direct approach via social networks for positions with low applications
- Telephone, video and on-site interviews in English and German
- Salary negotiations according to the intended salary band (tariff or AT according to Tower Watson)
- Preparation of all necessary documents for the works council
- Compilation of all necessary information for the creation of the contract
- Administrative activities along the application process, updating of applicant management (software: TALEO)
Success: Filling 3 positions per month
Recruiter for engineering positions in the field of transmission
Rolls Royce Germany
- Recruitment within an RPO project of AM-Solutions
- Pre-selection of applicants (shortlisted by AMS) for the Power Gearbox department
- Close consultation with the specialist department regarding the positions to be filled
- Headhunting activities and direct approach (via LinkedIn, XING, Experteer) for positions with special engineering knowledge
- Telephone interviews in English and German
- Administrative activities during the application process at Rolls-Royce
- Recruiting activity report
Success: Filling several special positions (partly with candidates from the USA) in transmission development
Recruiter
AstraZeneca
- Pre-selection of candidates from the applicant database
- Conducting face-to-face interviews
- Applicant management (software: Dvinci)
- Salary negotiations in accordance with the given budget
- Preparation of documents for the works council
Senior recruiter within an RPO project
Tevaratiopharm
- Pre-selection of candidates from the applicant database
- Conducting interviews
- Applicant management in SAP-HCM
- Salary negotiations and preparation of documents for the works council
- Advising the specialist departments regarding recruitment activities
- Further development of the RPO project
Interim Personnel Consulting / Interim Technician
OK-Services
- Personnel consulting and recruitment since 2013
- Technical consulting in the areas of project engineering (quality, sales, purchasing and development)
Industry experience
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Experienced in Professional Services, Manufacturing, Healthcare, Energy, Automotive, and Biotechnology.
Business area experience
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Experienced in Human Resources, Project Management, Procurement, and Quality Assurance.
Summary
Since 2013, I have been working as a freelance consultant in large and medium-sized companies. Since then, I have been mainly involved in projects in the commercial and technical fields.
So far, I have been able to successfully use my professional experience and empathy in dealing with people (especially in the field of recruiting) with all customers.
I see my strengths primarily in tasks that require communication (B2C or B2B). In addition, thanks to of my technical background as a state-certified engineer (B.Sc. Engineering), I understand and apply complex technical concepts.
Skills
- Expertise In Human Resources
- Communication Skills
- Experience As An Engineer In Design, Sales And Purchasing As Well As Quality Assurance
- Entrepreneurial Action
- Project Management (Pmi)
- Presentation Skills
- Digital Competence (Ms Products)
- Reliability
- Empathy
Languages
Education
Richard Fehrenbach Technical School
Staatl. gepr. Mechanical Technician FS (~ B.Sc. Engineering) · Freiburg im Breisgau, Germany
Certifications & licenses
Certificate Program: Human Resource Management
AKAD Distance Learning University
Staatl. gepr. Mechanical Technician FS
Richard Fehrenbach Technical School
Statistics
Experience
Global experience
Expertise
Qualifications
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Olaf is based in Bétera, Spain.
Olaf speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced), Spanish (Advanced), French (Advanced).
Olaf has at least 14 years of experience. During this time, Olaf has worked in at least 17 different roles and for 19 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 9 months. Note that Olaf may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.
Based on recent experience, Olaf would be well-suited for roles such as: Technical Buyer (ad interim), Senior Recruiting Manager / Talent Acquisition Manager, Senior Recruiter / Talent Acquisition Manager.
Olaf's most recent position is Technical Buyer (ad interim) at Jürgen Escher Etikettier- und Anlagentechnik GmbH & Co.KG.
In recent years, Olaf has worked for Jürgen Escher Etikettier- und Anlagentechnik GmbH & Co.KG, MediQ Deutschland GmbH, SMA Technology AG, TAKKT AG, and TE-Connectivity Germany GmbH.
Olaf is most experienced in industries like Professional Services, Manufacturing, and Automotive. Olaf also has some experience in Biotechnology, Pharmaceutical, and Healthcare.
Olaf is most experienced in business areas like Human Resources, Project Management, and Procurement. Olaf also has some experience in Quality Assurance.
Olaf has recently worked in industries like Professional Services, Manufacturing, and Automotive.
Olaf has recently worked in business areas like Human Resources, Project Management, and Procurement.
Olaf holds a Bachelor in Staatl. gepr. Mechanical Technician FS (~ B.Sc. Engineering) from Richard Fehrenbach Technical School.
Olaf has 2 certificates. These include: Certificate Program: Human Resource Management and Staatl. gepr. Mechanical Technician FS.
Olaf will be available full-time from January 2027.
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