Alexander Döring

Interim Procurement Manager & SCM Professional

Wuppertal, Germany
Experience
Sep 2023 - Feb 2025
1 year 6 months
Bad Ems, Germany

Head of Purchasing

Löwenstein Medical Technology GmbH & Co. KG

Life science & medical technology – ventilators for sleep apnea therapy. Purchasing volume approx. €140 million.

  • Responsibilities:

  • Overall responsibility for strategic and operational procurement (11 FTE)

  • Further development of the purchasing organization including task and role model

  • Management of cross-department special projects (e.g., value engineering, design-to-cost)

  • Tasks & achievements:

  • Development and implementation of a holistic procurement strategy focusing on resilience, ESG, de-risking, decoupling and cost performance

  • Reorganization of the team to increase efficiency through clear role distribution and relief from non-specialist and non-functional tasks

  • Process optimization along the S2C and P2P chain, including standardization and automation in compliance with MDR (EU Regulation 2017/745) & quality management systems ISO 9001 and 13485

  • Optimization of the KPI system for performance and efficiency measurement on critical paths and shortage parts

  • Coaching the team in strategic procurement work, project management and procurement due diligence

  • Implementation of AI-supported tools for sourcing, spend analysis and stock forecasting

  • Management of two cost reduction programs:

  • ~50% reduction in manufacturing costs of a core product

  • ~64% reduction in material costs for the successor platform through redesign and category sourcing

  • Material groups:

  • Contract manufacturing, PCBA, EMS, blowers, silicone injection molding, power supplies, batteries, displays, hoses, masks, valves, foams, tubing, sensors, wireless modules (2G–5G), telemedicine components, laboratory services

Jul 2023 - Aug 2023
2 months
Schopfheim, Germany

Chief Supply Chain Officer (CSCO) / Member of Management Board

AFT Group

Automation technology & conveyor systems – production lines for automotive manufacturing. Purchasing volume approx. €80 million.

  • Responsibilities:

  • Overall responsibility for procurement, production planning, logistics, warehousing, after sales and supplier quality (24 FTE)

  • Managing department performance along project and construction phase planning

  • Direct reporting line to management and shareholders

  • Tasks & achievements:

  • End-to-end process responsibility for supply chain execution: from order placement through material flow to site logistics

  • Reorganization and space replanning for warehousing and order picking (including layout planning, safety & occupational protection concept)

  • Introduction of operational performance monitoring (delivery performance, budget variances, quality KPIs)

  • Optimization of material flows, lead times and availability along project milestones

  • Escalation management with suppliers and establishment of structured complaint processes

  • Close coordination with engineering, production and sales to synchronize S&OP goals

  • Optimization of ERP processes in MS NAV for project-specific controlling and workflow acceleration

  • Material groups:

  • power & free rails, roller conveyors, switches & stoppers, crossbars, hanging fixtures, chain & drive units, sensors, control cabinets, control technology

Sep 2022 - Jun 2023
10 months
Schönau im Schwarzwald, Germany

Head of Purchasing

Heinzmann GmbH

Automotive – engine & turbine management, electric motors. Purchasing volume approx. €30 million.

  • Responsibilities:

  • Overall responsibility for procurement and planning (10 FTE)

  • Reorganization of the purchasing organization and integration with product development

  • Tasks & achievements:

  • Establishment of a strategic purchasing function focusing on end-to-end S2C processes and supplier development strategy

  • Restructuring of operational purchasing processes in close cooperation with production planning, quality assurance, sales and production

  • Introduction of an R&D-aligned procurement collaboration to increase component independence (BOM rationalization, second sources, module strategies)

  • Shortage management: root cause analyses, escalations, weekly shortage reporting to management and customers

  • Development of a digital in-house solution for spend & inventory analysis including automated reports

  • Implementation of targeted measures to reduce inventory and increase liquidity

  • Development and delivery of a skill-building program for the entire purchasing team (procurement strategy, tender management, supplier management, demand planning)

  • Material groups:

  • drawing parts, actuators, control units, sensors, air path components, pumps, injectors, storage, control electronics, PCBA, contract manufacturing

Mar 2022 - Aug 2022
6 months
Aachen, Germany

Procurement Programme Manager

Moove GmbH

Automotive – OEM of electrified light commercial vehicles (LEV, Level 2 semi-autonomous). Purchasing volume approx. €15 million.

  • Responsibilities:

  • Strategic and operational responsibility for all procurement-related tasks in the prototype and pre-series phase

  • Leading an interdisciplinary lead engineering team

  • Tasks & achievements:

  • Development of a future-proof procurement strategy for scaling into series production (make-or-buy, supplier architecture, ESG requirements)

  • Responsibility for all prototype procurement management in early product development (Level-2 autonomy according to SAE J3016)

  • Execution of complex RFQ processes and contract negotiations (including NDAs, development contracts, framework agreements)

  • Professionalization of contract and supplier management along automotive-specific SOP timelines

  • Coordination of technical BOM validation, derivation of sourcing strategies per module & derivative

  • Procurement of test vehicles, test track access and special components for validation and homologation

  • Support in CAPEX screening to identify a suitable production site and planning of manufacturing infrastructure

  • Material groups:

  • OPEX: body structure, chassis (wheels, axles, dampers, brake/steering systems), storage technology, functional safety

  • CAPEX: site selection, production equipment, infrastructure planning & outfitting

Nov 2019 - Oct 2021
2 years
Merkendorf, Germany

Head of Procurement / Deputy Head of Supply Chain

agriKomp GmbH

Plant engineering – OEM of biogas plants. Purchasing volume approx. €100 million.

  • Responsibilities:

  • Leading the entire procurement organization (strategic, operational, after sales) with 10 FTE

  • Deputy head of the overall SCM organization with 69 employees (including customer care, logistics, warehousing, order processing)

  • Transformation of the procurement function from operational-tactical to strategic, resilient and performance-oriented

  • Tasks & achievements:

  • Restructuring of S2C and P2P processes, including redesign of roles, workflows and responsibilities

  • Initiation and implementation of cross-department optimization projects to improve material availability, lead times, inventory and liquidity

  • Introduction of an ESG- and resilience-oriented procurement strategy, including supplier classification and performance controlling

  • Establishment of systematic category, supplier and contract management

  • Integration of appropriate methods for demand planning and order processing – reduction of inventories through forecast stabilization, reallocation and targeted sell-offs

  • Introduction of procurement performance controlling (KPIs, process metrics, target variance analysis)

  • Operational crisis management to maintain supply capability during the COVID phase

  • Chief negotiator (strategy, planning, preparation, execution) in negotiations with the main supplier (OEM) for base engines (including spare parts & accessories) – 14% savings through a mix of price, scale & volume discounts and various special terms.

  • Material groups:

  • OPEX: base engines, components for biogas plants (heat exchangers, exhaust system, metal fabrication, control cabinet technology, filters, construction services)

  • CAPEX: racking systems, warehouse equipment, material handling equipment, intralogistics solutions

Mar 2014 - Oct 2019
5 years 8 months
Düsseldorf, Germany

Senior Consultant & Project Manager

Kloepfel Consulting GmbH

Management consulting with a focus on procurement & supply chain management.

  • Responsibilities:

  • Leading cost-saving and transformation projects in procurement and supply chain (S2C/P2P)

  • Managing project teams in national and international assignments

  • Supporting business development through potential analyses and pitch presentations

  • Activities & tasks:

  • Analysis of cost structures, categories and procurement organizations (as-is vs. to-be, benchmarks, TCO approaches)

  • Development of category strategies, supplier portfolios and sourcing concepts

  • Execution of complex tenders (including RFx, e-auctions) and contract negotiations

  • Reorganization of purchasing structures, introduction of KPIs and performance tracking systems

  • Stakeholder management at C-level, implementation of sustainable optimization approaches

  • Reporting to client management including savings tracking and progress reports

  • Projects by client & industry:

  • Blumenbecker Automation | Industry & Automation

  • Project Manager | Procurement & purchasing structure optimization | 5 consultants

  • Purchasing volume: ~€50 million | Savings: ~€800k p.a.

  • Scope: Analysis and realignment of the purchasing organization, process and category strategy optimization

  • Material groups: production materials, electronic components, control cabinet technology, drawing parts, office supplies, energy, logistics, services

  • PATURA KG | Wholesale Agricultural Equipment

  • Project Manager | Sourcing project | 3 consultants

  • Purchasing volume: ~€30 million | Savings: ~€500k p.a.

  • Scope: Sourcing and supplier development in Eastern Europe and Eurasia to open new procurement markets

  • Material groups: electric fences, pasture & barn equipment, feeding systems, metal fabrication, gates

  • Iglotex S.A. | Food Industry – Frozen Foods

  • Project Manager | Procurement cost optimization | 4 consultants

  • Purchasing volume: ~€80 million | Savings: €1.4 million p.a.

  • Scope: Potential analysis, strategic tender management and supplier days, cost reduction in non-production areas

  • Material groups: food packaging, conveyor technology, maintenance, security, facility management, tooling, fleet

  • NETTO Polska | Food Retail

  • Project Manager | Procurement cost & process optimization | 4 consultants

  • Purchasing volume: ~€100 million | Savings: €1.3 million p.a.

  • Scope: Process analysis, S2C redesign and introduction of supplier management in indirect procurement

  • Material groups: marketing services (flyers, radio, direct marketing), ad agencies, facility management, security, logistics, till rolls

  • SANHA Group | Piping Systems

  • Project Manager | Procurement cost & purchasing organization optimization | 7 consultants

  • Purchasing volume: ~€60 million | Savings: ~€1.2 million p.a.

  • Scope: Holistic optimization of organization, S2C/P2P processes and procurement structure

  • Material groups: pipe & bar materials (PVC, PP, brass, copper, bronze, stainless steel, steel), surface finishing, logistics, payroll, insurance & financial services

  • ORSAY Group | Fashion Retail

  • Project Manager | Purchasing cost & structure optimization | 4 consultants

  • Purchasing volume: ~€200 million | Savings: €2.0 million p.a.

  • Scope: Optimization of purchasing organization, introduction of strategic supplier management and cost optimization in non-merchandise

  • Material groups: store rent, marketing & advertising services, facility management, packaging materials, payroll, financial services, waste & disposal

  • TXM S.A. | Fashion Retail

  • Project Manager | Purchasing cost & structure optimization | 5 consultants

  • Purchasing volume: ~€50 million | Savings: €1.1 million p.a.

  • Scope: Optimization of non-merchandise procurement, supplier consolidation, tenders and contract negotiations

  • Material groups: store equipment (anti-theft & CCTV, furniture, counters, shelving, etc.), security, courier services, transport packaging, transport & packing services, print & distribution, temp staffing

  • TÖNNIES | Industrial Meat Processing

  • Tender & supplier day expert

  • Tender volume: €650k | Savings: €100k

  • Scope: Leadership and management of global tender process, organization & facilitation of supplier days

  • Material groups: hydraulic & pneumatic spare parts and machine components

  • CWS Boco | Health, Hygiene & Safety Service Solutions

  • CEE Project Manager | Procurement cost & organization optimization | 10 consultants

  • Purchasing volume: ~€500 million | Savings: €2 million p.a.

  • Scope: S2C process analysis, redesign of procurement & supply chain structures, introduction of KPI systems & category management

  • Material groups: leasing, IT, logistics, facility, energy, RFID, marketing, travel, disposal, insurance

  • MEGATECH Industries | Automotive Supplier Tier 1

  • Poland Project Manager | Procurement cost & organization optimization | 3 consultants

  • Purchasing volume: ~€50 million | Savings: €0.9 million p.a.

  • Scope: Strategic realignment of purchasing & category management, supplier consolidation, strategic tender management, organization & facilitation of negotiations and supplier days

  • Material groups: PUR raw materials, facility services, maintenance, temp staffing, packaging, leasing, disposal

  • PEPCO Poland Sp. z o.o. | Clothing & Home Accessories Retail

  • Project Manager | Procurement cost & organization optimization | 5 consultants

  • Purchasing volume: ~€400 million | Savings: €6.4 million p.a.

  • Scope: Global purchasing strategy for non-merchandise, introduction of professional management processes and supplier evaluation

  • Material groups: store equipment (anti-theft & CCTV, furniture, counters, shelving, etc.), logistics, print, direct marketing, temp staffing, courier services, disposal

  • Toys'R'us | Toy Retail

  • Poland Project Manager | Purchasing optimization project | 3 consultants

  • Purchasing volume: ~€50 million | Savings: €0.9 million p.a.

  • Scope: Conducting over 100 annual supplier negotiations, terms optimization

  • Material groups: full range of toys: Lego, Playmobil, Nintendo, Hasbro, Clementoni, Sony, console game distributors, Granna, SIMBA, Mattel, Mini Max, Vision One, Haribo, Kettler, etc.

  • Wix-Filtron (Mann+Hummel) | Automotive Filter Supplier

  • Project Manager | Procurement cost & organization optimization | 4 consultants

  • Purchasing volume: ~€200 million | Savings: €2.1 million p.a.

  • Scope: Optimization of entire S2C process, supplier audits, introduction of KPI-driven procurement controlling

  • Material groups: filter media, housings, transport & logistics services, maintenance, facility services, temp staffing

  • Lühr Filter GmbH | Industrial Filter Systems

  • Project Manager | Sourcing & market analysis | 2 consultants

  • Purchasing volume: ~€40 million | Supplier search for joint venture or acquisitions

  • Scope: SWOT analysis & supplier screening to prepare joint venture or M&A

  • Material groups: structural elements & drawing parts for plant engineering

  • TransPak AG | Packaging Goods Distributor & Services

  • Project Manager | Sourcing | 2 consultants

  • Purchasing volume: ~€30 million | Implemented 5 new A-suppliers, savings of €0.5 million

  • Scope: Building a supplier network in CEE, selection and implementation of new A-suppliers, price and terms negotiations

  • Material groups: cardboard, films, paper products, adhesive tapes, labels, transport accessories

  • Nordfolien | Packaging Manufacturer

  • Project Manager | Sourcing | 5 consultants

  • Purchasing volume: ~€50 million | Savings: €0.5 million p.a.

  • Scope: Strategic realignment of purchasing and category management, supplier consolidation, strategic tender management, organization & facilitation of negotiations & supplier days

  • Material groups: masterbatches, granules, logistics, packaging materials, facility services, maintenance, disposal

Dec 2012 - Jan 2014
1 year 2 months
Poland

Senior Key Account & Project Manager – DACH Region

WorkExpress Sp. z o.o.

HR services – focus on FMCG & logistics. Budget responsibility approx. €5 million.

  • Responsibilities:

  • Overall responsibility for client projects in Germany, Austria and Switzerland (>200 employees deployed)

  • Building and development of strategic key accounts and sales structure in the DACH region

  • Tasks & achievements:

  • Leading an interdisciplinary project team (recruiting, coordination, team leadership)

  • Developing client-specific solution concepts for large FMCG logistics customers

  • Planning and management of all project KPIs including pricing, target margins, budget & P&L

  • Conducting market analyses and building industry-specific solution offerings

  • Client acquisition, management and escalation handling for FMCG major clients

  • Negotiation and conclusion of customized framework agreements

  • Planning, implementation and continuous optimization of staffing and efficiency KPIs (e.g., picks/min)

  • New business acquisition with a revenue volume of €2.7 million

  • Clients (among others): distribution centers of REWE, TCHIBO, NETTO, EDEKA

May 2012 - Nov 2012
7 months
Stuttgart, Germany

Inhouse Project Manager Central Purchasing

Andreas Christ Spedition und Möbeltransport GmbH

International freight forwarding, logistics, transport. Purchasing volume approx. €25 million.

  • Responsibilities:

  • Project responsibility for company-wide centralization of purchasing

  • Management of group-wide procurement activities in cooperation with 7 locations

  • Tasks & achievements:

  • Development and implementation of a group-wide purchasing strategy

  • Establishment of structured category management and supplier pool

  • Conducting supplier audits, selection and negotiation processes

  • Implementation of standardized pricing and contract terms

  • Operational support in planning, order tracking, price comparisons, claims management

  • Responsibility for planning and execution of CAPEX investments

  • Introduction of a group-wide fleet management system in cooperation with Mercedes-Benz, including staff training

Oct 2010 - Mar 2012
1 year 6 months
Starogard Gdański, Poland

Coordinator

PKC Group (formerly SEGU Polska Sp. z o.o.)

Cable assembly – Tier-1 contract manufacturing for OEMs & system suppliers. Total managed procurement/project volume for both roles at PKC Group: approx. €45 million.

  • Responsibilities:

  • Management of end-to-end order processing for OEM and Tier-1 customers (e.g., Mercedes-Benz, Knorr-Bremse, John Deere, Continental, Brose)

  • Leading an interdisciplinary team (10 FTE)

  • Tasks & achievements:

  • Coordination of all ongoing orders with focus on prioritization & on-time execution

  • Escalation management for shortages, production delays and client complaints

  • Coordination with production, planning and shipping to ensure delivery reliability

  • Negotiation of special requests, small quantities and urgent needs with clients

  • Implementation of internal improvement measures for process and service optimization

Jul 2007 - Oct 2010
3 years 4 months
Starogard Gdański, Poland

Strategic Purchaser

PKC Group (formerly SEGU Polska Sp. z o.o.)

Cable assembly – Tier-1 contract manufacturing for OEMs & system suppliers. Purchasing volume approx. €15 million.

  • Tasks & achievements:

  • Establishment and development of category and supplier management

  • Conducting market analyses, tenders and contract negotiations

  • Identification of savings potential and implementation of TCO measures

  • Planning & optimization of inventory in coordination with demand and production planning

  • Optimization of lot sizes, delivery cycles and order frequencies (MOQ vs. EOQ)

  • Handling technical complaints and coordination of corrective actions

  • Material groups:

  • sensors, wiring, connectors, brackets, clips, hoses, ferrite cores

Jun 2007 - Jul 2007
2 months
Katowice, Poland

Trainee

SUTCO Polska Sp. z o.o.

Industrial composting plants.

  • Tasks & achievements:
  • Hands-on insight into all essential manufacturing and planning processes
  • Rotation through production, production planning and design departments
  • Learning production workflows for system-critical parts and plant components
  • Training in reading and understanding technical drawings and manufacturing documentation
Oct 2002 - Dec 2006
4 years 3 months
Germany

Military Professional (Temporary)

Deutsche Bundeswehr

Transport battalion.

  • Function and responsibilities:
  • Staff and training soldier focusing on driving & safety training
  • Instructor for IT security and military transport logistics
  • Deployment in the NATO Response Force (NRF) as part of a multinational rapid reaction force (1.5 years)
  • Development of resilience, leadership skills and decisive action under pressure
Summary

Core professional skills:

  • Strategic procurement management: end-to-end S2C process design (including category management, risk mitigation, TCO approaches), digitalization & performance control
  • Operational purchasing & P2P processes: efficiency improvement through automation, standardization, and KPI-based management
  • Supply Chain Management: demand & supply planning, S&OP alignment, inventory optimization, shortage management
  • Supplier management: development & control of complex supply networks, supplier risk assessment, audits, escalation management
  • Transformation projects: design & implementation of resilient, scalable & ESG-compliant procurement and SCM organizations

Functional core skills:

  • Development and implementation of future-proof purchasing and SCM strategies
  • Management of international, interdisciplinary project teams (up to 200 FTE)
  • Leadership of post-merger integrations, reorganizations, and turnarounds
  • Establishment of procurement controlling and data-driven management mechanisms
  • Coaching and enablement of purchasing teams for strategic roles
  • Leadership of digitalization initiatives (including introduction of AI-supported tools)

Systems & digitalization skills:

  • ERP systems: SAP R/3 MM, SAP Ariba, Microsoft Dynamics NAV, D365 BC, ABAS, ProAlpha
  • Analytics & reporting: Qlik Sense, SQL, Power BI
  • AI procurement tools: ChatGPT, CoPilot, Scoutbee, Matchory, Tacto, ManusAI, 7Q1, etc.

Quantified achievements:

  • Cost optimization & value contribution: overall responsibility for purchasing volume > €1.4 bn; realized savings of over €50 m p.a.; successful management of complex tenders, contract negotiations and category strategies; implementation of design-to-cost, TCO and resilience sourcing approaches
  • Transformation & process improvement: restructuring multiple purchasing and SCM organizations in an international context; reduction of cycle times and inventories through process automation and forecast optimization; introduction of procurement controlling and KPI systems for performance management; digitalization of procurement by integrating AI-based tools and platforms
  • Leadership & change: building and developing high-performance, interdisciplinary teams (up to 200 FTE); managing organization-wide change projects in purchasing, planning and supply chain; empowering purchasing teams through coaching, mentoring and targeted skill development; stakeholder management at executive and C-level to embed strategic procurement goals

Additional skills:

  • Method skills: workshop facilitation, process modeling, cost structure analysis
  • Organizational development: role & task architecture, performance systems
  • Digitalization: selection, implementation & management of AI-supported procurement systems
  • Leadership: team building, change enablement, mentoring and sustainable talent development
  • Sales: management of growth projects & sales campaigns
  • Intercultural competence
Languages
German
Native
English
Advanced
Polish
Advanced
Education
Oct 2004 - Jun 2007

FernUniversität in Hagen

Business Administration · Hagen, Germany

Oct 1999 - Jun 2002

Berufskolleg am Kothen

Advanced Technical College Entrance Qualification · Wuppertal, Germany

Certifications & licenses

Agile & Hybrid Project Management in Operational and Strategic Functions

AI in Procurement – Application of ChatGPT, CoPilot & Specialized Procurement Tools

Lean Six Sigma Green Belt

Qlik Sense Designer

SQL Programming

Six Sigma Black Belt

Negotiation & Conflict Management

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