Roland G.-Senior Manager Strategic Purchasing
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Senior Purchasing Manager
LEAG CLean Power
CapEx Project spend responsibility 380 mill. euros 9 lots including gas turbine and generator
Senior Manager Strategic Purchasing
Fresenius Medical Care GmbH
- Managed a €190 million spend portfolio
- Responsible for CapEx and MRO procurement
- Procured plastic parts, filters, electronics and services
Senior Manager Strategic Purchasing
VACOM GmbH
- Managed a €30 million spend portfolio
- Responsible for CapEx and MRO procurement
- Procured metal components, raw materials, cast parts and electronics
Senior Purchasing Manager
SAARSTAHL AG
- Managed a €890 million spend portfolio
- Oversaw CapEx procurement for machinery and plant equipment
- Led services procurement and process optimization; change management and organizational optimization
Senior Project Manager Optimization MRO
LONZA arxada
- Managed a €40 million MRO spend
- Led MRO outsourcing initiatives
- Optimized net working capital (NWC)
Senior Manager Inside Sales & Service
ELECTROLUX AB
- Led order processing, service and project management across DACH region
- Implemented Salesforce and new ERP system
- Drove organizational optimization and Lean Management practices
Senior Purchasing Manager CapEx
Flint Group Germany GmbH
- Managed a €37 million CapEx spend
- Procured machinery and plant equipment
- Managed services procurement
General Manager Sales, Projects & MRO
INDUKO GmbH
- Managed an €18 million budget
- Oversaw global MRO projects including in the USA
- Led sales and project delivery teams
Interim Director Strategic Purchasing
Gardner Denver GmbH
- Managed a €98 million spend portfolio
- Procured CapEx, direct materials, cast parts, plastics, electronics and filters
General Manager Commercial
INKA AG / CS GmbH
- Managed a €9 million budget
- Held commercial responsibility for purchasing and sales
- Procured production materials: steel, semi-finished products, sheets, fittings and services
- Managed subcontracting and external workshops
Director Sales & Marketing, General Manager
INKA AG
- Led sales and marketing across Germany, Europe and USA
- Developed customer acquisition and retention strategies
- Managed a €14 million budget
- Optimized procurement from China and India
- Grew revenue by 30% and established presence in Spain and USA
Sales Director DACH & Eastern Europe
TIMKEN Corp.
- Led sales and marketing in Germany, Austria, Switzerland and Eastern Europe
- Managed sales of precision steel components, rolled steel and bearings
- Key account management for Daimler, ZF and GM
- Oversaw a €14.5 million profit center
- Achieved 12% EBIT increase
Sales Engineer / Key Account Manager
METALDYNE-HOLZER
- Managed top accounts: Daimler-Chrysler, Bosch, Saab, Volvo and Autoliv worldwide
- Sold precision drivetrain and gearbox components
- Coordinated technical development and production processes
- Managed a €16.5 million budget
- Doubled sales in the airbag sector
Project & Key Account Manager
CONDER Ltd.
- Managed projects and key accounts in DACH and Eastern Europe (Esso, BP, Aral)
- Led industrial design and steel structure construction projects
- Managed procurement across Western and Eastern Europe
- Held a €4.5 million project budget
- Secured a three-year supply contract with Esso Exxon
- Increased sales by 30% and established a German sales office
Project Manager
Wingert Anlagenbau GmbH
- Led construction of a new 1 000 m² production hall
Industry experience
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Experienced in Manufacturing, Automotive, Energy, Construction, Aerospace and Defense, and Healthcare.
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Experienced in Sales, Procurement, Marketing, Project Management, Product Development, and Customer Service.
Summary
Mechanical engineer with 19 years of international professional experience in mechanical and plant engineering, the automotive industry, steel industry, chemical and pharmaceutical industries
13 years of experience as an interim manager in purchasing (operational & strategic), organizational optimization, project management (commercial & technical), technical sales & marketing
Tool mechanic
High level of technical and commercial expertise
Strong purchasing and sales skills, organizational talent, results-oriented
Broad industry experience
Extensive experience in personnel management
Strong communication skills, ability to work in a team, excellent negotiation skills
Highly willing to travel
Passion and enthusiasm for my work and the product, and enjoyment of what I do every day.
Skills
- Microsoft Applications: Very Good (Xp, Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Outlook, Project)
- Sap: Basic Knowledge, Basic User Knowledge, Up To Sap Version Hana
- Cad: Autocad
Languages
Education
Hochschule Technik & Wirtschaft Offenburg; Technische Hochschule University Sunderland
Dipl. Ing. · Mechanical Engineering · Offenburg, Germany · 1.6 mit Auszeichnung
Dahlinger GmbH, Lahr
Gesellenprüfung IHK Südlicher Oberrhein · Tool Mechanic · Lahr, Germany · 1,8
Certifications & licenses
TA Bildungszentrum Hameln
Strategischer Einkauf (IHK)
IHK Heilbronn
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Roland is based in Friesenheim, Germany and can operate in on-site, hybrid, and remote work models.
Roland speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced), French (Elementary).
Roland has at least 31 years of experience. During this time, Roland has worked in at least 13 different roles and for 15 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 1 month. Note that Roland may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.
Based on recent experience, Roland would be well-suited for roles such as: Senior Purchasing Manager, Senior Manager Strategic Purchasing, Senior Project Manager Optimization MRO.
Roland's most recent position is Senior Purchasing Manager at LEAG CLean Power.
In recent years, Roland has worked for LEAG CLean Power, Fresenius Medical Care GmbH, VACOM GmbH, SAARSTAHL AG, and LONZA arxada.
Roland is most experienced in industries like Manufacturing, Automotive, and Energy. Roland also has some experience in Construction, Aerospace and Defense, and Healthcare.
Roland is most experienced in business areas like Sales, Procurement, and Marketing. Roland also has some experience in Project Management, Product Development, and Customer Service.
Roland has recently worked in industries like Manufacturing, Healthcare, and Metals and Mining.
Roland has recently worked in business areas like Project Management, Procurement, and Customer Service.
Roland holds a Bachelor in Mechanical Engineering from Hochschule Technik & Wirtschaft Offenburg; Technische Hochschule University Sunderland and a Bachelor in Tool Mechanic from Dahlinger GmbH, Lahr.
Roland has 2 certificates. These include: Projektleiter (IHK) and Strategischer Einkauf (IHK).
Roland is immediately available part-time for suitable projects.
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