Sebastian Stricker - Freelance Consultant External Workforce Procurement

Q: Where is Sebastian based?

Sebastian is based in Cologne, Germany and can operate in on-site , hybrid , and remote work models.

Q: What languages does Sebastian speak?

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

Q: How many years of experience does Sebastian have?

Sebastian has at least 15 years of experience. During this time, Sebastian has worked in at least 12 different roles and for 11 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 3 months . Note that Sebastian may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Sebastian's latest experience?

Sebastian's most recent position is Freelance Consultant External Workforce Procurement at Carl Zeiss AG .

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

In recent years, Sebastian has worked for Carl Zeiss AG , Durch Denken Vorne Consult GmbH , TÜV Saarland Seminare | DEKRA Akademie | TA Wuppertal , and STRYKERConsulting Flex HR Management .

Q: Which industries is Sebastian most experienced in?

Sebastian is most experienced in industries like Professional Services , Manufacturing , and Education . Sebastian also has some experience in Healthcare and Insurance .

Q: Which business areas is Sebastian most experienced in?

Sebastian is most experienced in business areas like Procurement , Human Resources , and Sales . Sebastian also has some experience in Project Management , Operations , and Business Intelligence .

Q: Which industries has Sebastian worked in recently?

Sebastian has recently worked in industries like Professional Services , Education , and Manufacturing .

Q: Which business areas has Sebastian worked in recently?

Sebastian has recently worked in business areas like Human Resources and Procurement .

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Cologne, Germany

Experience

Jul 2020 - Present

5 years 9 months

Oberkochen, Germany

Freelance Consultant External Workforce Procurement

Carl Zeiss AG

Sourcing of contractors, temp labour and direct-search suppliers
Advisor to procurement & HR in change project

May 2020 - Oct 2020

6 months

Cologne, Germany

Interim Manager Strategic Insurance Procurement & Professional Services

Zurich Insurance Germany

Strategic sourcing for Germany
Supplier and tender management in daily business

Dec 2019 - Apr 2020

5 months

Stuttgart, Germany

Interim Manager Category External Workforce & HR Services

LeadecFM BV & Co. KG

Operational handling of temp labour category
Advisor to management board for change in external workforce strategy

Feb 2019 - Present

7 years 2 months

Germany

Freelance Consultant Procurement of External Workforce

Durch Denken Vorne Consult GmbH

Strategy-analysis and change external workforce
Tender Mgmt and negotiations professional service suppliers
Supplier Mgmt, KPI-setup and monitoring in a customized VMS-environment
Expert for procurement-compliance

Feb 2019 - Present

7 years 2 months

Germany

Speaker and Trainer for Professional Services and HR Procurement

TÜV Saarland Seminare | DEKRA Akademie | TA Wuppertal

Cost-saving leverages in purchasing temping and contracting agencies
Compliance and contractual risk management VMS-based
Sourcing-Systems, Single / Master Vendor / MSP / Neutral and On Site
How to plan and approach tenders

Nov 2018 - Mar 2019

5 months

Berlin, Germany

External Project Manager Professional Services Procurement

KPMG AG Wirtschaftsprüfungsgesellschaft

Act as a firefighter to stabilize all operational and tactical urgent tasks within a newly established PS department, including the challenging context of the SAP Ariba rollout
Ensure compliant contracts for IT services, HR services, marketing, and consulting
Develop, design, and optimize procurement processes
Train existing staff and onboard new PS department joiners
Serve as the main contact for senior management and partners in Germany

Apr 2015 - Present

11 years

Germany

Consultant & Interim Manager for Flex HR procurement & management

STRYKERConsulting Flex HR Management

Strategic sourcing, procurement, and implementation of supplier management (VMS)
Temporary staffing, contract staffing, and projects – full-spectrum professional services procurement
Built up the 'TarifTool' for cost transparency in temp staffing (employee leasing)
Provide advice on 'make or buy' decisions for internal versus external workforce solutions

Jan 2015 - Dec 2019

5 years

Cologne, Germany

Commercial Manager Germany & Freelance In-house Consultant

YoungCapital B.V. / YoungCapital Germany

Jan 2015 - Dec 2016

2 years

Wetzlar, Germany

Regional Commercial Operational Manager (Central Europe - CE)

Leica Microsysteme Vertriebs GmbH (Part of Danaher Corp.)

Responsible for the commercial team in Central Europe, especially proposal and tender management (EU public tendering rules)
Direct reporting to the Commercial Director Europe
Liaise with relevant stakeholders within a decentralized matrix organization
Interim takeover of tasks for the vacant Country Manager D-A-CH position

Jan 2014 - Dec 2015

2 years

Cologne, Germany

Management Consultant

SOICON Management Consulting GmbH & Co. KG

Analysis, reporting, and optimization of multi-project management
Set up contracts for procurement of consulting and IT freelancers
Report KPIs from SAP and process them in Excel for decision papers

Oct 2011 - Sep 2012

1 year

Cologne, Germany

Legal Inhouse Counsel Commercial, Contract & Labour Law

STUDITEMPS GmbH

Jan 2011 - Dec 2014

4 years

Cologne, Germany

Account & Projects Manager Key Accounts, Master Vendor Structures

STUDITEMPS GmbH

Industry Experience

See where this freelancer has spent most of their professional time.

Experienced in Professional Services, Manufacturing, Education, Healthcare, and Insurance.

Professional Services

Manufacturing

Education

Healthcare

Insurance

Business Area Experience

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

Experienced in Procurement, Human Resources, Sales, Project Management, Operations, and Business Intelligence.

Procurement

Human Resources

Sales

Project Management

Operations

Business Intelligence

Summary

Experienced procurement professional with a business law background
Proven track record as expert in the indirect categories Professional Services, Marketing, HR Services, strategical – tactical – operational
Complementary stages from the angles of service providers, in commercial positions and supplier management
Managed projects in international matrix-organisations with the ability to communicate into all levels
Strong analytical skills combined with a high social sense for building up relations in regards to an effective stakeholder-management
Experienced with technology-driven-processes in procurement - i.a. SAP MM / ARIBA, COUPA - and a keen perception of new IT-Environments
Professional negotiations skills due to the background + proven track record in sales and business development for key accounts
Very high motivation and operational readiness
Positive thinker with a sense of humor even in challenging situations

Skills

Proficient Usage Of Ms Office (Esp. Excel)
Google Suite
Crms I.a. Salesforce.com, Hubspot
Erps I.a. Sap R3, Mm, Bw
Procurement-specific Apps Like Ariba And Coupa

Languages

German

Native

English

Advanced

Education

Oct 2004 - Mar 2011

University of Siegen

Diploma in Business Law, German diploma · German and European Business Law · Siegen, Germany

Statistics

Experience

Total positions 12

Experience in Professional Services 15 y

Avg length 3 y 9 m

Longest experience 10 y 11 m

Global Experience

Countries worked in 1 (Germany)

Primary country Germany

Expertise

Recent roles Freelance Consultant External Workforce Procurement, Interim Manager Strategic Insurance Procurement & Professional Services, Interim Manager Category External Workforce & HR Services

Main industries Professional Services, Manufacturing, Education

Main business areas Procurement, Human Resources, Sales

Profile

Created

February 2023

Last Update

May 2025

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Where is Sebastian based?

Sebastian is based in Cologne, Germany and can operate in on-site, hybrid, and remote work models.

What languages does Sebastian speak?

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

How many years of experience does Sebastian have?

Sebastian has at least 15 years of experience. During this time, Sebastian has worked in at least 12 different roles and for 11 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 3 months. Note that Sebastian may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Sebastian be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Sebastian would be well-suited for roles such as: Freelance Consultant External Workforce Procurement, Interim Manager Strategic Insurance Procurement & Professional Services, Interim Manager Category External Workforce & HR Services.

What is Sebastian's latest experience?

Sebastian's most recent position is Freelance Consultant External Workforce Procurement at Carl Zeiss AG.

What companies has Sebastian worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Sebastian has worked for Carl Zeiss AG, Durch Denken Vorne Consult GmbH, TÜV Saarland Seminare | DEKRA Akademie | TA Wuppertal, and STRYKERConsulting Flex HR Management.

Which industries is Sebastian most experienced in?

Sebastian is most experienced in industries like Professional Services, Manufacturing, and Education. Sebastian also has some experience in Healthcare and Insurance.

Which business areas is Sebastian most experienced in?

Sebastian is most experienced in business areas like Procurement, Human Resources, and Sales. Sebastian also has some experience in Project Management, Operations, and Business Intelligence.

Which industries has Sebastian worked in recently?

Sebastian has recently worked in industries like Professional Services, Education, and Manufacturing.

Which business areas has Sebastian worked in recently?

Sebastian has recently worked in business areas like Human Resources and Procurement.

What is Sebastian's education?

Sebastian attended University of Siegen for German and European Business Law.

What is the availability of Sebastian?

Sebastian is immediately available full-time for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Sebastian?

Sebastian's rate depends on the specific project requirements. Please use the Meet button on the profile to schedule a meeting and discuss the details.