Said Romdhani - Interim Head of Purchasing

Q: Where is Said based?

Said is based in Kaiserslautern, Germany .

Q: What languages does Said speak?

Said speaks the following languages: Arabic (Native), German (Native), English (Advanced) .

Q: How many years of experience does Said have?

Said has at least 23 years of experience. During this time, Said has worked in at least 5 different roles and for 6 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 4 years and 10 months . Note that Said may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Said's latest experience?

Said's most recent position is Owner & Managing Director at CoreProcure .

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

In recent years, Said has worked for CoreProcure , FWB Kunststofftechnik GmbH , Alfra GmbH , and SKS Welding Systems GmbH .

Q: Which industries is Said most experienced in?

Said is most experienced in industries like Manufacturing , Utilities , and Automotive .

Q: Which business areas is Said most experienced in?

Said is most experienced in business areas like Procurement , Supply Chain Management , and Accounting . Said also has some experience in Human Resources , Sales , and Strategy .

Q: Which industries has Said worked in recently?

Said has recently worked in industries like Manufacturing and Automotive .

Q: Which business areas has Said worked in recently?

Said has recently worked in business areas like Procurement , Supply Chain Management , and Strategy .

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Kaiserslautern, Germany

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Experience

Apr 2025 - Present

1 year 2 months

Kaiserslautern, Germany

Owner & Managing Director

CoreProcure

Company focus: Consulting in strategic and operational purchasing and interim management for manufacturing companies (mechanical engineering, automotive, industry)
Developing and implementing purchasing strategies to reduce costs, consolidate suppliers, and minimize risks
Interim management to fill vacancies and increase efficiency in purchasing organizations
Optimizing supply chain processes including KPI and performance monitoring
Successfully delivered projects achieving over 15% cost savings and up to 25% improvement in delivery performance
Advising on the selection and implementation of digital purchasing tools

Jul 2022 - Mar 2025

2 years 9 months

Pirmasens, Germany

Head of Purchasing / Purchasing Division Manager

FWB Kunststofftechnik GmbH

Leading and strategically developing the purchasing department
Developing and implementing purchasing strategies to improve efficiency and competitiveness
Ensuring material supply (raw materials, components, services)
Conducting market analysis and making strategic procurement decisions
Implementing measures for cost optimization and capital efficiency
Contributing as part of the extended management team to SCM process optimization

Jul 2021 - Apr 2022

10 months

Hockenheim, Germany

Head of Purchasing / Global Procurement Team Leader

Alfra GmbH

Global responsibility for procurement and supplier management
Implementing and managing KPI-based purchasing processes
Centralizing and strategically realigning procurement
Conducting supplier audits and contract negotiations
Optimizing procurement processes

Apr 2011 - Jul 2021

10 years 4 months

Kaiserslautern, Germany

Head of Purchasing / Purchasing Division Manager

SKS Welding Systems GmbH

Building and strategically aligning the purchasing organization
Introducing new manufacturing technologies and optimizing cost structures
Negotiating contracts and prices at national and international levels
Supplier development and auditing

Aug 2004 - Apr 2011

6 years 9 months

Landstuhl, Germany

Sales and Purchasing Manager

Rudi Boll Schweißtechnik

Full responsibility for sales and purchasing (inside and outside sales)
Acquiring new customers and maintaining and expanding existing business relationships
Conducting supplier discussions, contract negotiations, and signings
Creating and processing quotations and orders
Developing and implementing purchasing and sales strategies
Selecting, evaluating, and managing national and international suppliers
Introducing and optimizing processes to increase efficiency
Responsible for sales planning, budgeting, and cost control

Apr 2003 - Jul 2013

10 years 4 months

Homburg, Germany

Commercial support for site management

Veolia Umweltservice IG GmbH

Quotation preparation and bookkeeping activities
HR support

Industry Experience

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Experienced in Manufacturing, Utilities, and Automotive.

Manufacturing

Utilities

Automotive

Business Area Experience

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Experienced in Procurement, Supply Chain Management, Accounting, Human Resources, Sales, and Strategy.

Procurement

Supply Chain Management

Accounting

Human Resources

Sales

Strategy

Summary

Since 2011, I have been working as Head of Purchasing in a senior role – including in companies in the automotive industry, mechanical engineering, and manufacturing. I have broad experience in strategic and operational purchasing and deep knowledge of supplier management and cost optimization. My disciplinary and functional leadership experience ranges from mid-sized companies to international corporations. My work focuses on efficient purchasing processes, collaborative supplier relationships, and a clear results orientation.

Skills

Scope Of Services

Analyze And Efficiently Realign Purchasing Organization
Structure And Professionally Develop Supplier Management
Realize Savings Potential Through Strategic Purchasing
Optimize Purchasing Conditions And Minimize Risks In Contract Management
Lead Purchasing Teams Safely Through Change – Without Friction Losses

Competencies

Strategic Procurement Optimization
Operational Purchasing
Cost Management And Savings Strategies
Supplier Management And Sourcing
Building And Transforming Purchasing Organizations
Interim Management In Purchasing
Coaching And Development
Process Optimization In Purchasing And Scm
Negotiation And Contract Management
Change Management In Purchasing
Digitalization Of Purchasing
Erp Key User Proalpha
Erp Microsoft Dynamics
Erp Khk Sage

Industry Experience

Mechanical Engineering (11 Years)
Wholesale (6 Years)
Automotive (3 Years)

Languages

Arabic

Native

German

Native

English

Advanced

Statistics

Experience

Total positions 6

Experience in Manufacturing 21.5 y

Avg length 5 y 3 m

Longest experience 10 y 3 m

Global Experience

Countries worked in 1 (Germany)

Primary country Germany

Expertise

Recent roles Owner & Managing Director, Head of Purchasing / Purchasing Division Manager, Head of Purchasing / Global Procurement Team Leader

Main industries Manufacturing, Utilities, Automotive

Main business areas Procurement, Supply Chain Management, Accounting

Profile

Created

September 2025

Last Update

January 2026

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Where is Said based?

Said is based in Kaiserslautern, Germany.

What languages does Said speak?

Said speaks the following languages: Arabic (Native), German (Native), English (Advanced).

How many years of experience does Said have?

Said has at least 23 years of experience. During this time, Said has worked in at least 5 different roles and for 6 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 4 years and 10 months. Note that Said may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Said be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Said would be well-suited for roles such as: Owner & Managing Director, Head of Purchasing / Purchasing Division Manager, Head of Purchasing / Global Procurement Team Leader.

What is Said's latest experience?

Said's most recent position is Owner & Managing Director at CoreProcure.

What companies has Said worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Said has worked for CoreProcure, FWB Kunststofftechnik GmbH, Alfra GmbH, and SKS Welding Systems GmbH.

Which industries is Said most experienced in?

Said is most experienced in industries like Manufacturing, Utilities, and Automotive.

Which business areas is Said most experienced in?

Said is most experienced in business areas like Procurement, Supply Chain Management, and Accounting. Said also has some experience in Human Resources, Sales, and Strategy.

Which industries has Said worked in recently?

Said has recently worked in industries like Manufacturing and Automotive.

Which business areas has Said worked in recently?

Said has recently worked in business areas like Procurement, Supply Chain Management, and Strategy.

What is the availability of Said?

Said is immediately available full-time for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Said?

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