Rui Moskopp - Interim Project Manager Professional Services Excellence & Digitalization

Q: Where is Rui based?

Rui is based in Euskirchen, Germany .

Q: What languages does Rui speak?

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

Q: How many years of experience does Rui have?

Rui has at least 27 years of experience. During this time, Rui has worked in at least 12 different roles and for 11 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 1 month . Note that Rui may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Rui's latest experience?

Rui's most recent position is Interim Project Manager Professional Services Excellence & Digitalization at ERGO Group AG .

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

In recent years, Rui has worked for ERGO Group AG , Sycor GmbH , Deutsche Bank AG , Servicetrace , and MOSKOPP-Consulting .

Q: Which industries is Rui most experienced in?

Rui is most experienced in industries like Telecommunication , Professional Services , and Insurance . Rui also has some experience in Information Technology and Banking and Finance .

Q: Which business areas is Rui most experienced in?

Rui is most experienced in business areas like Procurement , Project Management , and Information Technology . Rui also has some experience in Supply Chain Management , Sales , and Strategy .

Q: Which industries has Rui worked in recently?

Rui has recently worked in industries like Professional Services , Insurance , and Banking and Finance .

Q: Which business areas has Rui worked in recently?

Rui has recently worked in business areas like Procurement , Sales , and Strategy .

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Euskirchen, Germany

Experience

Jan 2024 - Mar 2024

3 months

Interim Project Manager Professional Services Excellence & Digitalization

ERGO Group AG

Project management for optimizing processes and tools with a focus on Procurement - Professional Services (IT, Business and Legal Consulting, as well as Temporary Staffing)
Initiated necessary transition and transformation topics for the advancement of a partner-based VMS tool. Established and organized the project, including team coaching, establishment and management of required sub-projects, implementation of necessary governance structures, reporting, and steering committees
Acted as moderator and sometimes mediator in challenging situations involving collaboration among all stakeholders, both internally and externally

Feb 2023 - Jul 2023

6 months

Germany

Interim Vice-President Procurement

Sycor GmbH

Extensive due diligence to identify areas for action including implementation recommendation and implementation responsibility
Contract standards, processes, governance, license management, clip-level control, publication of changes and coaching of all parties involved
Establishment of vendor management including initiation with top suppliers. Establishment of further partners and consulting of the departments regarding suitable contract bases and market standard performance / service descriptions
Raising awareness of vendor risk management and CSRD requirements

Jan 2023 - Dec 2023

1 year

Interim Project Manager Professional Services Excellence & Digitalization

ERGO Group AG

Process & tool due-diligence procurement, focusing on professional services. Deriving the requirement and fixing the target, taking into account the market and possible innovations (AI, automation, etc.)
Elaboration and agreement of the subsequent contractual requirements specification of the intended VMS solution
Market evaluation and recommendation
Responsibility for implementation as an interim project lead for transition & transformation, including partner management, testing and acceptance, rollout, communication and training

Feb 2022 - Dec 2022

11 months

Interim Vice-President / Global Senior Category & Sourcing Manager

Deutsche Bank AG

May 2021 - Sep 2021

5 months

Cooperation and Senior Sales Partner

Servicetrace

Oct 2020 - Present

5 years 6 months

Senior Manager & Founder

MOSKOPP-Consulting

Market evaluation and developments
Preparation and follow-up of negotiations
Management of the contract life cycle
Support in the further development of strategies, partnerships and optimisation of internal processes
Implementation, development and monitoring of global/local sourcing or sales strategies
Selection and establishment of suitable partners/customers
Management of various stakeholders internally and externally
Innovation and market research to ensure competitiveness or differentiation
Contract design and contract optimisation, including contractual framework, processes and structures for the contract life cycle
Identifying and leveraging optimisation potential
Make or Buy analyses and TCO analyses
RfX procedures, comparison and recommendation
Business case calculation and profitability calculation
Feasibility analysis and piloting of projects
Further development and optimisation of contracts, processes and relationships
Benchmarking and identification of market price developments
Negotiation training: preparation and success factors
Why failure is not a loss: innovation projects and digitisation characteristics
Management consulting on structures and processes
Method consulting and creation of in-depth methodological competencies
Digitisation opportunities and requirements
Coaching of sales staff to improve interaction with customers and purchasing organisations
Support of the sales department in generating new markets and sales opportunities

Oct 2020 - Dec 2022

2 years 3 months

Interim Management Senior Strategic IT Sourcing / Professional Services

ERGO Group AG

Interim management of senior strategic IT sourcing - mainly IT services, professional services, implementation of temporary employment contracts (ANÜ) and strategy
Software sourcing and complex deal negotiations, such as Mainframe and SaaS
Strategy development, driving procurement skills to further excellence
Further team and department development and positioning of Procurement as a value-add towards stakeholders (IT, Senior Management, Suppliers/Partners)
AI solution development
Effort reduction by using automation and investigating development possibilities of the customer's VMS portal, considering innovative market solutions such as AI and chatbots
Complex deal management
Senior project management

Feb 2020 - Sep 2020

8 months

Senior Manager Strategic Partner Sales

Automation Anywhere Inc.

Identification of new sales partners, recruitment, development and qualification of partners
Managing and motivating partner sales activities to achieve joint success
Coordination with partners to create and execute business plans to achieve sales targets
Coordinating joint marketing activities, such as trade fairs, campaigns and other promotional activities
Analysing market trends and developing corresponding sales plans to increase brand awareness
Managing the sales pipeline, forecasting sales and identifying new business opportunities with partners
C-level management for both partners and joint strategic customers
Management of complex sales negotiations using technical expertise and experience
Joint development of concepts and implementation strategies for defined target customers

Jan 2013 - Jan 2020

7 years 1 month

Global Category Manager Procurement - Automation, RPA, AI

Deutsche Telekom AG / BuyIn GmbH

Head of the global procurement category Automation, focusing on IT automation, robotic process automation and artificial intelligence, with an annual procurement volume of approx. €50 million
Implementation, development and control of the procurement strategy, selection of suitable partners and stakeholder management
Demand management and stakeholder management
Hosting a platform for exchange among various stakeholders
Managing global tenders to set the strategic direction and align strategy
Management of claims for damages procedures, settlement negotiations or support for legal proceedings
Optimisation of requirements through harmonisation and standardisation in the solution specification phase
C-level management internally and on the partner/supplier side, strategic supplier management and driving solution development in a volatile AI environment
Exchange of information between parent companies via moderated clean teams, harmonising strategies respecting antitrust requirements
Supporting the T-Systems International GmbH master plan restructuring program as subproject manager
Implementation responsibility as subproject manager IT procurement for Ivalua (Supplier Management, Sourcing, Contract Management and Strategy & Analytics)
Collaboration in big deal projects and risk assessments during customer and contract takeovers
Project manager for a development project evaluating AI potential as a procurement negotiation assistant

Aug 2007 - Dec 2012

5 years 5 months

Senior Strategic Sourcer - IT Operations / Managed IT Services

Deutsche Telekom AG / T-Mobile Deutschland GmbH

Global purchasing responsibility for IT operational services (Managed IT Services), focusing on workplace systems (Desktop Services) with an annual volume of approx. €130 million
Global responsibility for Managed Print Solutions, including printing and postage
Management of the in-house service provider T-Systems to ensure market-aligned standards and conditions
Coordination of annual price and performance benchmarks and negotiations, implementing adjustments for competitiveness and continuous cost reduction
Harmonisation of contracts and IT standards across Deutsche Telekom AG and its subsidiaries
Standardisation of workplace systems and establishment of a standard service agreement (Service Offering Catalogues), managing the subproject
Driving innovation by selecting partners for Virtual Desktop Services and Mobile Device Services

Jan 2002 - Jul 2007

5 years 7 months

Senior Buyer IT Hardware, Supplier Relations Manager, Sub Commodity Manager SAN Storage

Deutsche Telekom AG / T-Systems International GmbH

Global purchasing responsibility for SAN/NAS storage hardware and switches with an annual order volume of approx. €100 million
Support of IT in renewal and harmonization of IT infrastructure and strategic consolidation projects
Collaboration in T-Systems big deal projects and risk assessments during customer and contract takeovers
Tendering via auction and introduction of a global dual-vendor supplier strategy, ensuring acceptance through regular stakeholder exchange, earning the ITO Top Excellence Award

Sep 2000 - Dec 2001

1 year 4 months

Purchasing Commodity Manager Semiconductor

Marconi Communications GmbH

Responsible for purchasing electronic components: semiconductors and customer-specific ASICs
Ensured delivery reliability and quality at procurement prices below market average
Maintained production capability during component shortages
Established a supplier network using distributors and brokers

Jul 1999 - Aug 2000

1 year 2 months

Commercial Order Processing and Control

Robert Bosch GmbH / Bosch Telecom GmbH

Control and monitoring of order processing for implementation and provision of directional radio systems
Coordination of external implementation partners and verification of time and materials proofs
Clarification of customer complaints
Coordination of acceptance and plausibility checks of acceptance documentation for further processing and invoicing

Industry Experience

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Experienced in Telecommunication, Professional Services, Insurance, Information Technology, and Banking and Finance.

Telecommunication

Professional Services

Insurance

Information Technology

Banking and Finance

Business Area Experience

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Experienced in Procurement, Project Management, Information Technology, Supply Chain Management, Sales, and Strategy.

Procurement

Project Management

Information Technology

Supply Chain Management

Sales

Strategy

Summary

Whether purchasing or sales, what counts in the end is the added value of the cooperation. Cooperation instead of confrontation as a lever to success. Purchasing and Sales as the motor of joint success. The necessary advice and support, how to master the conflict of interests, how to lead the cooperation to success, how to establish and develop it, is the core of my support.

Skills

Sap R/3
Microsoft Office Apps
Salesforce
Crm
Ai Solution Development
Rpa Development
Complex Deal Management
Senior Project Management
Typewriting
Market Evaluation And Developments
Preparation And Follow-up Of Negotiations
Management Of The Contract Life Cycle
Support In The Further Development Of Strategies And Partnerships, As Well As In The Optimisation Of Internal Processes
Implementation, Development And Monitoring Of Global / Local Sourcing Or Sales Strategies
Selection And Establishment Of Suitable Partners / Customers
Management Of The Various Stakeholders Internally And Externally
Innovation And Market Research To Ensure Competitiveness Or Differentiation
Contract Design And Contract Optimisation, Including Contractual Framework, Processes And Structures For The Contract Life Cycle
Identifying And Leveraging Optimisation Potential
"Make Or Buy" Analyses And Tco Analyses
Rfx Procedures, Comparison And Recommendation
Business Case Calculation And Profitability Calculation
Feasibility Analysis And Piloting Of Projects
Further Development And Optimisation Of Contracts, Processes And Relationships
Benchmarking And Identification Of Market Price Developments
Negotiation Training: Preparation, Success Factors And Dealing With The Other Party
Innovation Projects And Digitisation Characteristics
Management Consulting On Structures And Processes
Method Consulting And Creation Of In-depth Methodological Competencies
Digitisation Opportunities And Requirements
Coaching Of Sales Staff To Improve Their Interaction With Customers And Purchasing Organisations
Support Of The Sales Department In Generating New Markets And Sales Opportunities

Languages

German

Advanced

English

Advanced

Portuguese

Intermediate

Education

Oct 1996 - Jun 1999

Industrial clerk

Oct 1994 - Jun 1996

Advanced technical college entrance qualification

Oct 1993 - Jun 1995

State-certified business assistant

Statistics

Experience

Total positions 13

Experience in Telecommunication 20.5 y

Avg length 2 y 5 m

Longest experience 7 y

Global Experience

Countries worked in 1 (Germany)

Primary country Germany

Expertise

Recent roles Interim Project Manager Professional Services Excellence & Digitalization, Interim Vice-President Procurement, Interim Vice-President / Global Senior Category & Sourcing Manager

Main industries Telecommunication, Professional Services, Insurance

Main business areas Procurement, Project Management, Information Technology

Qualifications

Profile

Created

May 2024

Last Update

September 2024

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Frequently asked questions

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Where is Rui based?

Rui is based in Euskirchen, Germany.

What languages does Rui speak?

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

How many years of experience does Rui have?

Rui has at least 27 years of experience. During this time, Rui has worked in at least 12 different roles and for 11 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 1 month. Note that Rui may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Rui be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Rui would be well-suited for roles such as: Interim Project Manager Professional Services Excellence & Digitalization, Interim Vice-President Procurement, Interim Vice-President / Global Senior Category & Sourcing Manager.

What is Rui's latest experience?

Rui's most recent position is Interim Project Manager Professional Services Excellence & Digitalization at ERGO Group AG.

What companies has Rui worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Rui has worked for ERGO Group AG, Sycor GmbH, Deutsche Bank AG, Servicetrace, and MOSKOPP-Consulting.

Which industries is Rui most experienced in?

Rui is most experienced in industries like Telecommunication, Professional Services, and Insurance. Rui also has some experience in Information Technology and Banking and Finance.

Which business areas is Rui most experienced in?

Rui is most experienced in business areas like Procurement, Project Management, and Information Technology. Rui also has some experience in Supply Chain Management, Sales, and Strategy.