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Andreas Schmidtke
Interim Manager
Experience
Oct 2022 - Feb 2023
5 monthsBremervörde, Germany
Interim Manager
- Packaging procurement for a food industry company
- Optimization and relocation projects
- Coaching the purchasing team
Mar 2022 - Aug 2023
1 year 6 monthsWismar, Germany
Mentor
InnovationPort
- Start-up consulting
- Business consulting
Jan 2022 - Aug 2023
1 year 8 monthsKassel, Germany
Coach
Pluskompetenzcoaching
- Start-up coaching
- Career coaching
Jan 2017 - Present
9 years 2 monthsPurchasing Manager
EUPAS
- Purchasing expert and purchasing manager
- Purchasing optimization
- Purchasing consulting
- Interim management
May 2016 - Dec 2016
8 monthsBremen, Germany
Career reorientation
Nov 2015 - Apr 2016
6 monthsBremen, Germany
Head of Purchasing
Gebr. Westhoff
- Department head, 3 employees
- Responsible for purchasing packaging, merchandise, energy and services
- Professionalizing purchasing
- Optimizing processes and internal communication
Mar 2004 - Oct 2015
11 years 8 monthsBremen, Germany
Head of Purchasing
Bremer HACHEZ Chocolade
- Department head, 4 employees
- Responsible for purchasing raw materials, packaging, merchandise, energy and other materials
- Restructuring and further development of purchasing
- Setting up and managing compliance work for packaging under IFS Food certification
- Establishing and maintaining purchasing partnerships
- Ongoing development of purchasing software
- Developing procurement controlling
- Energy officer (EnB)
Industries Experience
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Experienced in Food and Beverage (12 years), Professional Services (9 years), and Manufacturing (0.5 years).
Food and Beverage
Professional Services
Manufacturing
Business Areas Experience
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Experienced in Procurement (21 years), Quality Assurance (11.5 years), Strategy (1.5 years), Human Resources (1.5 years), and Project Management (0.5 years).
Procurement
Quality Assurance
Strategy
Human Resources
Project Management
Summary
As a manager, I stand out for my strong hands-on mentality, which I most enjoy bringing to exciting projects together with my clients. I approach challenges proactively, in a structured and solution-oriented way, and with an analytical perspective.
In my projects, I always sit on my clients' side and act independently of suppliers and service providers. My primary focus is always the clients' goals and success.
Skills
- Building And Maintaining A Network, Regularly Attending Events Of The Bme (Federal Association For Materials Management, Purchasing And Logistics)
- Empathy
- Communication Skills
- Analytical Skills
- Professionalism
- Personality
- Extensive Experience
Languages
German
NativeEnglish
AdvancedEducation
Mar 1993 - Sep 1998
AKAD
Diploma in Business Administration with a focus on Business Informatics · Business Administration, Business Informatics · Rendsburg, Germany
Aug 1986 - Aug 1988
Gebrüder Westhoff GmbH & Co. KG
Apprenticeship as a Wholesale and Foreign Trade Clerk · Wholesale and Foreign Trade Clerk · Bremen, Germany
Jun 1986 - Jun 1986
High school diploma · Bremen, Germany
Certifications & licenses
Accredited BAFA advisor
SME consultant at BVMW
SAP user qualification for materials management
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Where is Andreas based?
Andreas is based in Ritterhude, Germany and can operate in on-site, hybrid, and remote work models.
What languages does Andreas speak?
Andreas speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced).
How many years of experience does Andreas have?
Andreas has at least 22 years of experience. During this time, Andreas has worked in at least 6 different roles and for 5 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 3 years and 2 months. Note that Andreas may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.
What roles would Andreas be best suited for?
Based on recent experience, Andreas would be well-suited for roles such as: Interim Manager, Mentor, Coach.
What is Andreas's latest experience?
Andreas's most recent position is Interim Manager.
What companies has Andreas worked for in recent years?
In recent years, Andreas has worked for InnovationPort, Pluskompetenzcoaching, and EUPAS.
Which industries is Andreas most experienced in?
Andreas is most experienced in industries like Food and Beverage, Professional Services, and Manufacturing.
Which business areas is Andreas most experienced in?
Andreas is most experienced in business areas like Procurement and Purchasing, Quality Assurance (QA), and Strategy and Planning. Andreas also has some experience in Human Resources (HR) and Project Management.
Which industries has Andreas worked in recently?
Andreas has recently worked in industries like Professional Services and Food and Beverage.
Which business areas has Andreas worked in recently?
Andreas has recently worked in business areas like Procurement and Purchasing, Strategy and Planning, and Human Resources (HR).
What is Andreas's education?
Andreas attended AKAD for Business Administration, Business Informatics.
Does Andreas have any certificates?
Andreas has 3 certificates. These include: Accredited BAFA advisor, SME consultant at BVMW, and SAP user qualification for materials management.
What is the availability of Andreas?
Andreas is immediately available part-time for suitable projects.
What is the rate of Andreas?
Andreas's rate depends on the specific project requirements. Please use the Meet button on the profile to schedule a meeting and discuss the details.
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