Wolf Dreher-Sourcing Advisor
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Sourcing Advisor
k+d GbR
Improvement and further development of methods for IT sourcing transactions in both international and local contexts; shared service models, business process outsourcing, outsourcing, cloud and hybrid cloud models; implementation of IT service models such as Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), Software as a Service (SaaS), Platform as a Service (PaaS), Workplace as a Service (WaaS), and initially Artificial Intelligence (AI) as a Service; contract development (German and English); development of measures required for (out)sourcing (governance, compliance, risk management, service level agreements (SLAs)) in the fields of business, finance (banking – e.g. implementing measures to comply with DORA, identifying and assessing all relevant ICT risks).
Program Manager
Multichannel mail-order retailer
Program management of the mainframe transition (outsourcing). Continued the activities of the mainframe transition to a new outsourcing provider, which were halted in 2016 based on risk analyses; implemented a Software Defined Mainframe (SDM) concept.
IT Infrastructure Outsourcing Manager
Ledvance/Osram
Tendering of an IT outsourcing and its implementation for a carved-out subsidiary of a leading German manufacturing company (carve-out to a Chinese company). Integration of IT into the acquiring company while outsourcing the entire IT infrastructure at the same time. Workplace as a Service (WaaS) in the Office 365 environment, managed network services, data center & cloud services (IaaS), on-premises to cloud, application services (SaaS), service desk services. Development of the required environment and leadership of internal teams. Development, implementation, and evaluation of RFIs and RFPs. Development of the complete contract framework. Pre-selection and final selection of potential IT service providers. Preparation and execution of due diligence. Contract negotiations. Preparation and execution of the transition.
Program Manager
K - Mail Order, Klingel
Program management of the transition and migration of the entire IT (outsourcing). Change and implementation of the outsourcing strategy. Execution of the provider change (multi-providing) for a retail company. Switch from one provider to four providers. Optimization, transition, and migration of a long-term outsourcing of the entire IT. Outsourcing of the entire infrastructure including workstations, servers, networks, printers, software. Implementation of IT service models. Innovation through replacement and company-wide introduction of infrastructure and applications. Responsible for executing the transition and migration, transforming specific parts, and service improvements. Program management of all sub-projects. Leading the core team including PMO and over 100 stakeholders.
IT Transition & Transformation Advisor
Otto Group
Planning of the transition and transfer of assets between internal entities as part of IT decentralization. Considering the potential future feasibility of outsourcing. Finance area: asset valuation, asset transfer, personnel budget planning. Contracts area: structure, contract transfers, cooperation agreements. Personnel: staffing planning and transfer. Integration and processes: provider management, key account management, reporting, process interfaces. Communication and change management.
Industry experience
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Experienced in Retail, Manufacturing, Information Technology, and Professional Services.
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Experienced in Information Technology, Project Management, Procurement, Legal, Finance, and Human Resources.
Summary
The advisor brings more than 30 years of experience in the deployment and implementation of new IT technologies and associated process optimization in industrial environments as well as with public sector clients. The scope of collaboration ranges from medium-sized companies to globally operating large corporations.
After many years in sales management and business development at leading US companies, he has run his own company for IT Sourcing Advisory Services for the past 22 years.
The goal of these services is primarily to optimize the execution of complex transactions by a) timely strategic alignment of deployed resources and b) significantly improved interaction among the involved business partners (relationship management).
The services have been successfully applied in restructuring, mergers & acquisitions during company turnarounds, as well as extensively in tendering and contract negotiations.
The advisor has worked in all phases of the sourcing process, such as outsourcing, procurement and supplier management, as well as other tasks like program, project management, business development and account management.
During this time, he developed effective methods to facilitate and improve the entire sourcing life cycle.
Above all, the mix of long-acquired knowledge from both sides - suppliers and customers - makes the service particularly valuable.
With respect to issues arising in the areas of personnel, technologies, services and business processes, as well as legal and political aspects, this allowed for early alignment necessary for project success.
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Education
Technical University München
Diploma in Engineering · Mechanical Engineering · Munich, Germany
Technical University Berlin
Diploma in Engineering · Mechanical Engineering · Berlin, Germany
Certifications & licenses
SIAM
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Experience
Global experience
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Wolf is based in Aßling, Germany and can operate in on-site, hybrid, and remote work models.
Wolf speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced).
Wolf has at least 8 years of experience. During this time, Wolf has worked in at least 4 different roles and for 5 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 8 months. Note that Wolf may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.
Based on recent experience, Wolf would be well-suited for roles such as: Sourcing Advisor, Program Manager, IT Infrastructure Outsourcing Manager.
Wolf's most recent position is Sourcing Advisor at k+d GbR.
In recent years, Wolf has worked for k+d GbR and Multichannel mail-order retailer.
Wolf is most experienced in industries like Retail, Manufacturing, and Information Technology. Wolf also has some experience in Professional Services.
Wolf is most experienced in business areas like Information Technology, Project Management, and Procurement. Wolf also has some experience in Legal, Finance, and Human Resources.
Wolf has recently worked in industries like Retail, Information Technology, and Professional Services.
Wolf has recently worked in business areas like Information Technology, Project Management, and Legal.
Wolf holds a Bachelor in Mechanical Engineering from Technical University München and a Bachelor in Mechanical Engineering from Technical University Berlin.
Wolf has 2 certificates. These include: ITIL and SIAM.
The availability of Wolf needs to be confirmed.
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