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Ralf Tellmann

Managing Partner

Ralf Tellmann
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Poing, Germany

Experience

Feb 2022 - Present
4 years 2 months
Poing, Germany

Managing Partner

T-vida GmbH

Expertise details
Position Summary
Managing Partner at T-vida GmbH
Industries
Tourism
Business Areas
Project Management
Strategy
  • Consulting and project development in the hospitality sector
  • 100% subsidiary of Tellmann Consulting GmbH
  • Global hospitality projects on and by the water for leisure travelers, business travelers, and MICE
  • Company setup and launch since February 2022
Apr 2018 - Present
8 years
Poing, Germany

Managing Partner

ELG Eco Lodges GmbH

Expertise details
Position Summary
Managing Partner at ELG Eco Lodges GmbH
Industries
Tourism
Business Areas
Marketing
Operations
Sales
  • Floating Village Brombachsee: Marketing, operation, and management of 19 water villas in Bavaria
  • 50% subsidiary of Tellmann Consulting GmbH
  • Business concept, business plan, and tourism sales for leisure travelers, business travelers, and MICE
  • First and only 4-star holiday home park on water in Europe
  • Development of vacation homes into water villas with hotel character
  • Company setup and launch since November 2018
Oct 2012 - Present
13 years 6 months
Poing, Germany

Managing Partner

Tellmann Consulting GmbH

Expertise details
Position Summary
Managing Partner at Tellmann Consulting GmbH
Industries
Professional Services
Business Areas
Procurement
  • Optimized procurement in a 3-pillar system: Interim Management / Consulting / Business Development
  • Procurement & Travel Management
  • 'Source the best, forget the rest'
Jan 2011 - Dec 2012
2 years
Germany

Chief Procurement Officer at a Subsidiary

TUI Group Plc

Expertise details
Position Summary
Chief Procurement Officer at a Subsidiary at TUI Group Plc
Industries
Tourism
Business Areas
Operations
Procurement
Supply Chain Management
  • Led the flight procurement and capacity management, cruises, beach/circuit tours, and land-based travel departments
  • Profit and loss responsibility for all tourism products
  • Built new business areas and markets
  • Managed all hotels, hotel chains, cruise lines, destination agencies, and owned guaranteed properties
  • Produced tourism services for direct sales
Jan 2002 - Apr 2011
9 years 4 months
Munich, Germany

Head of Strategic Procurement / Governance

Allianz AG

Expertise details
Position Summary
Head of Strategic Procurement / Governance at Allianz AG
Industries
Insurance
Business Areas
Procurement
Supply Chain Management
  • Led strategic procurement and governance processes in an international insurance group
  • Negotiations, process and IT standardization (SAP, contract archiving, catalog system)
  • Built a group-wide supplier and business partner management system
  • Consolidated external services with an annual procurement volume of approx. €800 million
  • Achieved proven savings of over €100 million
Jan 2001 - Dec 2002
2 years
Germany

Head of Strategic IT Procurement

Dresdner Bank AG

Expertise details
Position Summary
Head of Strategic IT Procurement at Dresdner Bank AG
Industries
Banking and Finance
Business Areas
Procurement
  • Responsible for all strategic IT procurements for the Dresdner Bank Group with an annual volume of 500 million EUR.
  • Integrated the purchasing units during the Dresdner Bank and Allianz merger
Jan 2000 - Dec 2001
2 years
Frankfurt, Germany

Authorized Officer and Head of Business Administration

Lufthansa //eCommerce GmbH

Expertise details
Position Summary
Authorized Officer and Head of Business Administration at Lufthansa //eCommerce GmbH
Industries
Aerospace and Defense
Business Areas
Accounting
Finance
Procurement
  • Financial responsibility (15 million EUR) and budget responsibility (0.7 million EUR)
  • Set up and managed the purchasing, controlling, accounting and HR departments, including quarterly and annual reports
  • Planned and executed the budgeting process
  • Designed and implemented online business models
  • Negotiated and finalized all framework agreements with Deutsche Lufthansa AG and Thomas Cook AG
  • Outsourced the technical platform and took part in supervisory board meetings
Jan 1996 - Dec 2000
5 years
Frankfurt, Germany

Consultant and Project Manager for Strategic IT Procurement

Deutsche Lufthansa AG

Expertise details
Position Summary
Consultant and Project Manager for Strategic IT Procurement at Deutsche Lufthansa AG
Industries
Tourism
Business Areas
Procurement
Project Management
  • Managed tenders, negotiations and concluded global framework agreements for Lufthansa and Star Alliance projects (procurement volume up to 120 million EUR)
  • Generated projects and framework contracts up to 30 million EUR in cooperation with Star Alliance partners
  • Negotiated subsidies for setting up call centers in Ireland, Australia, South Africa and Germany
  • Led the group purchasing conference and procurement committees of Star Alliance
Jul 1988 - Jun 1994
6 years
Germany

Officer Career / Lieutenant

Deutsche Bundeswehr

Expertise details
Position Summary
Officer Career / Lieutenant at Deutsche Bundeswehr
Industries
Aerospace and Defense
Government and Administration
Business Areas
Logistics
Operations
Supply Chain Management
  • Responsible for logistics and materials management in the NATO network with 70 trucks and tanker trucks
  • Led transport and supply units
  • Planned and carried out military transport exercises with air forces and hazardous materials transports
  • Coordinated transport operations as part of NATO depot supply
  • Completed officer training as "Battalion Leader in Combat"

Industry Experience

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Experienced in Tourism, Professional Services, Insurance, Aerospace and Defense, Government and Administration, and Banking and Finance.

Tourism
Professional Services
Insurance
Aerospace and Defense
Government and Administration
Banking and Finance
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Business Area Experience

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Experienced in Procurement, Supply Chain Management, Operations, Project Management, Marketing, and Sales.

Procurement
Supply Chain Management
Operations
Project Management
Marketing
Sales
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Summary

In procurement and travel management, every percentage point of savings matters today. You can be sure that Tellmann Consulting will get even more for you! We not only develop smart, global concepts, we are also a strong partner in negotiations and execution across all industries.

With an outside perspective, long experience, and a thoughtful, innovative toolbox, we deliver cost reductions, process improvements, consolidations, and strong supplier relationships. At the same time, we build lasting know-how in your company so you stay ahead of the competition.

Skills

  • Indirect Purchasing

  • Travel Management

  • Procurement Levers & Initiatives

  • Analysis, Global Strategies

  • Procurement Strategy And Implementation

  • Benchmarking, Optimization

  • Negotiation Results Travel / Expense / Mice

  • Restructurings (Tom)

  • Credit Cards, Air, Hotel, Car, Tmc

  • Procurement Geography: Global, Regional, Local Solutions

  • Value Sourcing (E.g. Sap Hana)

  • Processes, Obt (E.g. Sap Concur)

  • Interim Management

  • Consulting

  • Vacancy Coverage

  • Demand - Analysis - Implementation

  • Independence

  • Needs And Value Analysis

  • Line Authority

  • International Project Experience

  • Restructurings

  • Agile & Analytical Approach

  • Know-how Supplement

  • Generalist With Specialized Knowledge

  • Special Tasks

  • Project / Program Management

  • Predictable Costs

  • Category Management

  • Intercultural Experience

  • Processes And Systems (E.g. Erp)

  • International Experience; Strategic And Operational; Savings

  • Negotiation Expert; Sustainable Cost Savings; Practical Experience

  • Procurement Optimization: Identifying Potentials; Tom; Implementation

  • Travel Management: Credit Cards; Airlines; Hotels; Car Rental; Tmc; Obe; Travel Policies; Reporting; Duty Of Care; Travel & Expense; Implementation; Co2 Efficiency; Immigration; Mice

  • It Procurement: Hardware; Software; Telecommunications; Maintenance And Service Contracts

  • Services: Hr; Taxes; Auditors; Legal; Consulting; It

  • Office Supplies: Complexity Reduction; Catalog Management

  • Indirect Purchasing; Category Management; Consolidation

  • It Outsourcing: Governance; Supplier And Provider Management; Control

  • Off- And Nearshoring; Tco; Multi-project Management; Carve Outs

  • Contract And Document Management; Procurement Controlling

  • Sla Management; License Management; Regulations

  • Compliance; Risk Management; Procurement Policies

Languages

German
Native
English
Advanced
Spanish
Elementary

Education

Oct 1992 - Jun 1996

Munich University of Applied Sciences

Diploma in Business Administration (FH) · Business Administration · Munich, Germany

Statistics

Experience

Total positions 9
Experience in Tourism 15 y
Avg length 5 y 8 m
Longest experience 13 y 5 m

Global Experience

Countries worked in 1 (Germany)
Primary country Germany

Expertise

Recent roles Managing Partner, Chief Procurement Officer at a Subsidiary, Head of Strategic Procurement / Governance
Main industries Tourism, Professional Services, Insurance
Main business areas Procurement, Supply Chain Management, Operations

Qualifications

Highest degree Bachelor

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Where is Ralf based?

Ralf is based in Poing, Germany.

What languages does Ralf speak?

Ralf speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced), Spanish (Elementary).

How many years of experience does Ralf have?

Ralf has at least 36 years of experience. During this time, Ralf has worked in at least 7 different roles and for 9 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 4 years. Note that Ralf may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Ralf be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Ralf would be well-suited for roles such as: Managing Partner, Chief Procurement Officer at a Subsidiary, Head of Strategic Procurement / Governance.

What is Ralf's latest experience?

Ralf's most recent position is Managing Partner at T-vida GmbH.

What companies has Ralf worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Ralf has worked for T-vida GmbH, ELG Eco Lodges GmbH, and Tellmann Consulting GmbH.

Which industries is Ralf most experienced in?

Ralf is most experienced in industries like Tourism, Professional Services, and Insurance. Ralf also has some experience in Aerospace and Defense, Government and Administration, and Banking and Finance.

Which business areas is Ralf most experienced in?

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

Which industries has Ralf worked in recently?

Ralf has recently worked in industries like Professional Services and Tourism.

Which business areas has Ralf worked in recently?

Ralf has recently worked in business areas like Procurement, Marketing, and Operations.

What is Ralf's education?

Ralf holds a Bachelor in Business Administration from Munich University of Applied Sciences.

What is the availability of Ralf?

Ralf is immediately available part-time for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Ralf?

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