Bernd Gruschka
Interim Manager / Freelancer
Experience
Dec 2020 - Present
4 years 8 monthsInterim Manager / Freelancer
Self-employed
Completed interim mandates. Each lasting more than 6 months.
Jul 2017 - Nov 2020
3 years 5 monthsWiesbaden, Germany
Director Strategic Procurement, Prokurist
Kalle GmbH
- Responsible for all international procurement activities of the Kalle Group.
- Creating the budget and monitoring global procurement savings.
Jan 2014 - Jun 2017
3 years 6 monthsGöppingen, Germany
Head of Purchasing, Technical Equipment
Bader GmbH & Co. KG
- Set up and coordinate the central technical and IT procurement of the Bader Group worldwide, especially machinery and investments (CapEx). Integrate new production sites into the central procurement.
- Realign contract management, including frame agreements.
Jan 2011 - Dec 2013
3 yearsWörrstadt, Germany
Head of Procurement
juwi Wind GmbH
- Led procurement of wind turbines and grid components during periods of high demand and product shortages.
- Reorganized and streamlined procurement of major components.
Jan 2008 - Dec 2010
3 yearsMannheim, Germany
Leiter Strategischer und Operativer Einkauf, Disposition und Logistik
Karl Berrang GmbH
- Standardized SCM processes, reporting, and framework agreements.
- Set up and structured a central procurement department.
- Process improvements, especially inventory optimization, increasing turnover rate, and improving delivery accuracy.
Jan 2005 - Dec 2007
3 yearsWeinheim, Germany
Leiter Einkaufsmethoden, –Prozesse, Lieferantenmanagement EMEA
Freudenberg GmbH & Co. KG
- Unified and centralized procurement processes in Europe.
- Designed and implemented a supply management cockpit (KPIs).
- Procurement lead for the group's e-procurement system.
- Established and led the supplier development division.
Jan 2000 - Dec 2004
5 yearsHead of International Commodity Management, Prokurist
ABB Group
- Procurement director for Europe. Multiple awards for achieved savings.
- Coordinated collaboration among representatives from the involved countries.
- Advisor on contract issues and strategic procurement matters for various ABB entities worldwide.
Jan 1993 - Dec 2000
8 yearsLeiter Einkauf und Disposition, Prokurist
ABB Group
- Project procurement of technical equipment, including IT hardware and software, CapEx, and associated service contracts.
- Key user of SAP R/3 and subject project lead for the MM module during the SAP R/3 rollout at ABB.
- Established SCM controlling.
- Initiated and set up the first automated measurement of delivery accuracy (OTD).
Jul 1991 - Dec 1992
1 year 6 monthsSpecialist Buyer Project Procurement
ABB Group
Jan 1990 - Jun 1991
1 year 6 monthsDarmstadt, Germany
Scheduling and Technical Procurement, Electronic Components
Carl-Schenck AG
Oberursel, Germany
Functional Lead, Procurement to Pay, D-A-CH
BMI Deutschland GmbH
- Managed all procurement activities of the group in German-speaking countries.
- Project lead for the implementation of SAP S4/HANA.
Kelberg, Germany
Senior Manager Advanced Procurement
Becton Dickinson
- Established a procurement department for the development area.
- Defined processes.
- Created job descriptions.
- Conducted candidate interviews and selection.
- Developed onboarding plan.
- Carried out all procurement activities.
Lorsch, Germany
Supply Chain Manager
Honeywell Smart Metering
- Supported and deputized for the EMEA supply chain manager.
- Contributed to the SAP/MM implementation in Europe.
Bad Vilbel, Germany
Member of the Supervisory Board
Stadtwerke Bad Vilbel
Viernheim, Germany
Member of the Supervisory Board
Stadtwerke Viernheim
Bruchsal, Germany
Head of CapEx Procurement
Volocopter GmbH
- Tenders.
- Supplier selection.
- Negotiation and awarding of contracts.
- Contract advising for procuring the complete machinery for the start of serial production of electric-powered helicopters.
Lahnstein, Germany
Head of Technical Procurement
Zschimmer&Schwarz
- Procured major technical components and systems (CapEx).
- Handled all related processes in SAP HANA.
Summary
Assertive and strong communicator, goal- and results-oriented procurement manager. Excellent contract knowledge, especially with extensive and complex processes. Strong negotiator. Expertise focus: Technical procurement, project procurement/EPC, investments (CapEx), as well as indirect procurement and services. Key user of SAP ERP 6.0, MM module (Materials Management) with deep practical knowledge of the relevant SAP processes, including interfaces to FI, CO, and SD. Skilled in MS Excel, including pivot analyses. Thinks and acts strategically and with an international network. Awarded multiple times for achieved savings. Hands-on mentality.
Languages
German
NativeEnglish
Advanced Education
Oct 1983 - Jun 1989
University of Mannheim
Diploma in Economics · Economics · Mannheim, Germany
Oct 1979 - Jun 1983
University of Heidelberg
Teaching degree in Mathematics and Physics · Heidelberg, Germany
Oct 1978 - Jun 1978
Albertus Magnus High School Viernheim
General higher education entrance qualification · Viernheim, Germany
Certifications & licenses
SAP User Certificate MM
Supplier Auditor according to VDA 6.3
VDA
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