Sascha Schulz - Strategic Buyer for Industrial Supply

Q: Where is Sascha based?

Sascha is based in Backnang, Germany .

Q: What languages does Sascha speak?

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

Q: How many years of experience does Sascha have?

Sascha has at least 17 years of experience. During this time, Sascha has worked in at least 10 different roles and for 12 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 5 months . Note that Sascha may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Sascha's latest experience?

Sascha's most recent position is Strategic Purchasing at Matzen & Timm GmbH .

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

In recent years, Sascha has worked for Matzen & Timm GmbH .

Q: Which industries is Sascha most experienced in?

Sascha is most experienced in industries like Manufacturing , Aerospace and Defense , and Food and Beverage . Sascha also has some experience in Telecommunication , Healthcare , and Professional Services .

Q: Which business areas is Sascha most experienced in?

Sascha is most experienced in business areas like Procurement , Supply Chain Management , and Quality Assurance . Sascha also has some experience in Information Technology , Product Development , and Operations .

Q: Which industries has Sascha worked in recently?

Sascha has recently worked in industries like Aerospace and Defense and Manufacturing .

Q: Which business areas has Sascha worked in recently?

Sascha has recently worked in business areas like Procurement , Quality Assurance , and Supply Chain Management .

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Backnang, Germany

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Experience

Jul 2021 - May 2025

3 years 11 months

Strategic Purchasing

Matzen & Timm GmbH

Lead Buyer for elastomers (coated fabrics) in the group
Responsible for purchasing wire, chemicals and machined components at Matzen & Timm
Price and contract negotiations
Make-or-buy strategies for plastic molded parts
Development of a 2nd source strategy for aerospace
Continuous development and auditing of suppliers and improvement of a supplier evaluation system to ensure a reliable supplier base
Preparation of purchasing-related, meaningful statistics to support strategic decision-making in the procurement process
Creating and presenting monthly and quarterly reports with the corresponding KPIs
Trade show visits
Handling imports from overseas
Invoice verification and claim handling
Optimization of purchasing processes or process changes
Optimization of the product portfolio in terms of materials and suppliers
Participation in projects affecting the procurement process
Customs and export officer in the company

Apr 2019 - Mar 2021

2 years

Hamburg, Germany

Buyer

SKF Marine GmbH

Acquisition of new suppliers for machined steel components and electronics
Development of a new cast parts strategy (steel and bronze) with existing and new suppliers – Indonesia project
Responsible for procuring all electronic and pneumatic components for the “Ballast Water” project
Contract and price negotiations
Audits at new suppliers at home and abroad
Placing orders
Invoice checking and claim handling
Project reporting

Sep 2017 - Mar 2019

1 year 7 months

Hamburg, Germany

Supply Chain Coordinator

Northern Grumman Sperry Marine B.V.

Acquisition of new suppliers for finished aluminum parts and electronic components
Price negotiations
Placing orders
Material planning
Inventory control
Invoice verification
Claim handling
Performing inventory transfers and movements

Nov 2016 - Jun 2017

8 months

Ukraine

Supply Chain Coordinator

Tedis Ukraine Ltd.

Restructuring contract manufacturing for cigarettes
Acquisition of new suppliers in Turkey
Price negotiations
Reporting to management

Apr 2016 - Oct 2016

7 months

Lüneburg, Germany

Purchasing and Materials Planning

H.B. Fuller

Independently negotiated prices, delivery terms and claims with local suppliers
Placing orders
Daily inventory checks via PRISM and Excel files
Performing inventory transfers and movements with other internal warehouses at home and abroad

Jan 2013 - Dec 2015

3 years

Hamburg, Germany

Senior Supply Chain Planner and Buyer

Atlantic Multipower GmbH

Member of the project team "Construction of a factory (chocolate bars) in Nova Gradiska / Croatia"; responsible for all relevant purchasing and material procurement tasks
Finished goods planning and inventory responsibility for contract-manufactured products
Purchasing raw materials (cocoa powder, amino acids, vitamins, etc.)
Purchasing and managing three contract manufacturers
Participation in new product projects

Jun 2012 - Dec 2012

7 months

Norderstedt, Germany

Supply Chain Coordinator

SPX Technologies

Clearing a production backlog for a 6-month project
Creating a project plan
SAP R/3 support for MM module
Leading meetings and taking minutes
Daily reports to management via SAP Business Warehouse and Excel
De-escalation with suppliers and customers

Jan 2011 - May 2012

1 year 5 months

Hamburg, Germany

Technical Purchasing and Planning for Medical Technology

Panasonic Europe

Managing internal and external suppliers
Purchasing electronic accessories
Planning and inventory control
Monthly preparation of PSI meetings
Handling second-hand inventory
Trade show preparation

Nov 2009 - Jun 2010

8 months

Berlin, Germany

Technical Support for IT Hardware

Dell GmbH

Dec 2008 - Aug 2009

9 months

Taunusstein, Germany

Logistics Clerk

SGS Institut Fresenius

Recording goods receipts in SAP
Weekly report to the Supply Chain Director on the flow of samples and analysis of goods receipts to the labs

Jun 2008 - Nov 2008

6 months

Mainz, Germany

Controlling for data migration

Landesbank Baden-Württemberg

Mar 2003 - Mar 2005

2 years 1 month

Munich, Germany

Technical administration

Vodafone

Industry Experience

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Experienced in Manufacturing, Aerospace and Defense, Food and Beverage, Telecommunication, Healthcare, and Chemical.

Manufacturing

Aerospace and Defense

Food and Beverage

Telecommunication

Healthcare

Chemical

Business Area Experience

See which departments and functions this freelancer has contributed to most.

Experienced in Procurement, Supply Chain Management, Quality Assurance, Product Development, Information Technology, and Operations.

Procurement

Supply Chain Management

Quality Assurance

Product Development

Information Technology

Operations

Skills

Generating “Cost Savings” And Better Payment Terms, Managing A Portfolio Is One Of My Strengths, With Remarkable Results At My Previous Employers
Results-Oriented
2nd Source Projects
High Commitment And Flexibility In Projects
People Buy From People
Confident Sap / R3 (Mm, Sd, Apo And Business Warehouse) User
Baan, Isis, Prismn, Oxaion
Very Good Excel And Word Skills
Powerpoint And Access Skills
Outlook, Lotus Notes

Languages

German

Native

English

Advanced

Education

Oct 1992 - Jun 1998

Technical University of Munich

Process Engineering · Munich, Germany

Oct 1986 - Jun 1988

Konrad Ehmann Timber Trading GmbH

Industrial Clerk · Neumarkt in der Oberpfalz, Germany

Parsberg High School

Parsberg, Germany

Certifications & licenses

Export Officer

AWA Münster

Customs Officer

AWA Münster

A-License for Certified Sports Teacher

Sports University in Cologne

Nutrititon Acadamy – Level 2

Statistics

Experience

Total positions 12

Experience in Manufacturing 7.5 y

Avg length 1 y 5 m

Longest experience 3 y 10 m

Global Experience

Countries worked in 2 (Germany, Ukraine)

Primary country Germany

Expertise

Recent roles Strategic Purchasing, Buyer, Supply Chain Coordinator

Main industries Manufacturing, Aerospace and Defense, Food and Beverage

Main business areas Procurement, Supply Chain Management, Quality Assurance

Qualifications

Certifications earned 4

Profile

Created

June 2026

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Sascha is based in Backnang, Germany.

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

Sascha has at least 17 years of experience. During this time, Sascha has worked in at least 10 different roles and for 12 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 5 months. Note that Sascha may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Based on recent experience, Sascha would be well-suited for roles such as: Strategic Purchasing, Buyer, Supply Chain Coordinator.

Sascha's most recent position is Strategic Purchasing at Matzen & Timm GmbH.

In recent years, Sascha has worked for Matzen & Timm GmbH.

Sascha is most experienced in industries like Manufacturing, Aerospace and Defense, and Food and Beverage. Sascha also has some experience in Telecommunication, Healthcare, and Professional Services.

Sascha is most experienced in business areas like Procurement, Supply Chain Management, and Quality Assurance. Sascha also has some experience in Information Technology, Product Development, and Operations.

Sascha has recently worked in industries like Aerospace and Defense and Manufacturing.

Sascha has recently worked in business areas like Procurement, Quality Assurance, and Supply Chain Management.

Sascha attended Technical University of Munich for Process Engineering.

Sascha has 4 certificates. Among them, these include: Export Officer, Customs Officer, and A-License for Certified Sports Teacher.

Sascha is immediately available full-time for suitable projects.

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