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Andrea Herzog
Procurement Consultant
Experience
Nov 2025 - Present
4 monthsProcurement Consultant
Freelance Consulting
Jun 2025 - Oct 2025
5 monthsPreparation for Self-Employment & Targeted Further Training
Aug 2022 - May 2025
2 years 10 monthsPlanegg, Germany
Associate Director, Head of Local Procurement & Global Procurement Excellence
MorphoSys GmbH
- Headed the local procurement team at the German headquarters
- Global responsibility for digital procurement transformation (P2P/S2C processes)
- Implemented and optimized Coupa as the central procurement platform
- Integrated procurement as part of the Novartis acquisition
Jun 2020 - Jul 2022
2 years 2 monthsPlanegg, Germany
Senior Manager, Team Leader Central Purchasing & Logistics
MorphoSys AG
- Led a team of four in operational procurement & warehouse logistics
- Digitized and automated the purchase-to-pay process in SAP (ByD)
- Strategic procurement in the categories of clinical trial supplies, CDMO, IT, consulting, and HR
Sep 2019 - May 2020
9 monthsNeubiberg, Germany
Expert Strategic Purchasing Processes
Infineon Technologies AG
- Developed category strategies & procurement methods
- Implemented strategic supplier management concepts
- Served as a sparring partner for commodity managers worldwide (50 people)
Jul 2016 - Dec 2017
1 year 6 monthsGräfelfing, Germany
Team Lead Procurement / Supply Chain Management
PharmaSGP GmbH
- Leading the procurement team for 60+ finished goods and indirect needs
- Responsible for demand planning, inventory management, logistics coordination, import/export including customs clearance, contract negotiations, supplier audits
- Developing category strategies with a focus on alternative sources
- Building the supply chain for 25 product launches including the US market entry of Kijimea
Mar 2015 - Jun 2016
1 year 4 monthsHolzkirchen, Germany
PMO Direct Materials / Novartis Technical Operations Procurement
Novartis Business Services
- Strategic transformation of the newly established centralized procurement for APIs, excipients, packaging materials, and biointermediates at Novartis (volume: USD 2.5 billion)
- Developing global procurement strategies, managing global processes, reporting
Oct 2011 - Feb 2015
3 years 5 monthsHolzkirchen, Germany
Global Cross-Divisional Category Manager Finished Dosage Forms (FDF)
Sandoz International GmbH
- Building a company-wide procurement function for pharmaceutical finished products
- Managing suppliers for 800+ contract manufacturers and license partners
- Developing category strategies and building a target cost analysis tool
- Procurement volume: USD 2.4 billion, achieved annual savings: USD 160 million (6.5%)
Jul 2008 - Sep 2011
3 years 3 monthsHolzkirchen, Germany
Global Divisional Category Manager Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs)
Sandoz International GmbH
- Strategic procurement of active and excipient materials for 30 sites
- Introducing a lead buyer concept and negotiating global framework agreements
- Procurement volume: USD 500 million, achieved annual savings: 10%
Apr 2004 - Jun 2008
4 years 3 monthsHeilbronn, Germany
Strategic Buyer / Category Buyer
Campina GmbH
- Buying ingredients (over EUR 30 million p.a.) and facility management services
- Introducing electronic supplier evaluations and EDI processes
Nov 2002 - Nov 2003
1 year 1 monthSan Rafael, United States
Purchasing Agent & Production Analyst
Galaxy Desserts
- Purchasing and materials management (USD 2.5 M p.a.) in a dynamic US startup environment
Summary
Internationally experienced procurement manager with over 20 years of experience in strategic procurement, digitalization, and change processes. Specialized in implementing digital solutions, process optimization, and realigning procurement organizations.
Skills
- Sap (R/3, Business By Design, Business One)
- Eprocurement Systems, Especially Coupa (Including Admin Role)
- Ms 365
- Use Of Generative Ai Models Like Gpt
Languages
German
NativeEnglish
AdvancedSpanish
AdvancedFrench
AdvancedEducation
Oct 1998 - Sep 2002
Catholic University of Eichstätt-Ingolstadt & CERAM Sophia Antipolis
Diploma in Business Administration (Univ.) · Business Administration · Eichstätt, Germany
Certifications & licenses
Holistic Transformation Coach
Soulful Living Gmbh
Manager for Applied AI Transformation (IHK)
thekey.Academy
Agile Project Management Scrum
Comcave College
Certified Procurement Expert (BME/IFPSM)
Bme Akademie
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Where is Andrea based?
Andrea is based in Munich, Germany and can operate in on-site, hybrid, and remote work models.
What languages does Andrea speak?
Andrea speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced), Spanish (Advanced), French (Advanced).
How many years of experience does Andrea have?
Andrea has at least 21 years of experience. During this time, Andrea has worked in at least 11 different roles and for 9 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 11 months. Note that Andrea may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.
What roles would Andrea be best suited for?
Based on recent experience, Andrea would be well-suited for roles such as: Procurement Consultant, Preparation for Self-Employment & Targeted Further Training, Associate Director, Head of Local Procurement & Global Procurement Excellence.
What is Andrea's latest experience?
Andrea's most recent position is Procurement Consultant at Freelance Consulting.
What companies has Andrea worked for in recent years?
In recent years, Andrea has worked for Freelance Consulting, MorphoSys GmbH, and MorphoSys AG.
Which industries is Andrea most experienced in?
Andrea is most experienced in industries like Pharmaceutical, Food and Beverage, and Biotechnology. Andrea also has some experience in Manufacturing, Education, and Professional Services.
Which business areas is Andrea most experienced in?
Andrea is most experienced in business areas like Procurement and Purchasing, Supply Chain Management, and Logistics. Andrea also has some experience in Project Management, Production/Manufacturing, and Human Resources (HR).
Which industries has Andrea worked in recently?
Andrea has recently worked in industries like Biotechnology, Pharmaceutical, and Education.
Which business areas has Andrea worked in recently?
Andrea has recently worked in business areas like Procurement and Purchasing, Logistics, and Human Resources (HR).
What is Andrea's education?
Andrea holds a Master in Business Administration from Catholic University of Eichstätt-Ingolstadt & CERAM Sophia Antipolis.
Does Andrea have any certificates?
Andrea has 4 certificates. Among them, these include: Holistic Transformation Coach, Manager for Applied AI Transformation (IHK), and Agile Project Management Scrum.
What is the availability of Andrea?
Andrea is immediately available part-time for suitable projects.
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