Christian Kramer - Project investment goods procurement / CapEx Procurement

Q: Where is Christian based?

Christian is based in Kirchheim unter Teck, Germany and can operate in on-site , hybrid , and remote work models.

Q: What languages does Christian speak?

Christian speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced) .

Q: How many years of experience does Christian have?

Christian has at least 32 years of experience. During this time, Christian has worked in at least 7 different roles and for 7 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 4 years . Note that Christian may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Christian's latest experience?

Christian's most recent position is Project investment goods procurement / CapEx Procurement at Magna Power Modules GmbH .

Q: What companies has Christian worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Christian has worked for Magna Power Modules GmbH , Rogers Germany GmbH , Kramer Interim Management & Consulting , and Schiller-Plastic GmbH & Co. KG .

Q: Which industries is Christian most experienced in?

Christian is most experienced in industries like Manufacturing , Automotive , and Chemical . Christian also has some experience in Professional Services .

Q: Which business areas is Christian most experienced in?

Christian is most experienced in business areas like Accounting , Procurement and Purchasing , and Project Management . Christian also has some experience in Quality Assurance (QA) , Finance , and Strategy and Planning .

Q: Which industries has Christian worked in recently?

Christian has recently worked in industries like Manufacturing , Automotive , and Professional Services .

Q: Which business areas has Christian worked in recently?

Christian has recently worked in business areas like Procurement and Purchasing , Accounting , and Quality Assurance (QA) .

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Kirchheim unter Teck, Germany

Experience

Jul 2024 - Mar 2025

9 months

Veitsbronn, Germany

Project investment goods procurement / CapEx Procurement

Magna Power Modules GmbH

Point of contact for the technical departments for supplier selection and supplier management
Co-creation of requirements specifications / technical specifications
Researching alternative suppliers
Supplier visits for evaluation and negotiation
Contract drafting in German and English
Contract, specification, and purchasing negotiations in German and English
Order processing in MS Dynamics NAV

Sep 2023 - Jun 2024

10 months

Eschenbach, Germany

Investment goods procurement / CapEx Procurement

Rogers Germany GmbH

Point of contact for the technical departments for supplier selection and supplier management
Contract drafting and negotiation
Purchasing negotiations in German and English
Negotiations for commissioning, acceptance, and warranty cases
Order processing in SAP

Jan 2023 - Present

3 years 2 months

Self-employed – Freelance

Kramer Interim Management & Consulting

Jul 2013 - Dec 2022

9 years 6 months

Rechberghausen, Germany

Self-employed – Managing Director and Partner

Schiller-Plastic GmbH & Co. KG

Commercial management, accounting, controlling, HR, IT, technical and capital goods purchasing
Project management in sales
Turnaround, restructuring, and realignment
Revaluation of fixed assets for costing and uncovering hidden reserves
Qualification as an automotive supplier
Development and implementation of ISO 9001:2015 certification
Technologies used: Sage, Datev, Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word, Visio, PowerPoint)

Sep 2012 - Jun 2013

10 months

Self-employed – new direction after company sale

Search for a company to take over
Screening potential takeover candidates
Due diligence in all business areas
Valuation of fixed assets
Financing discussions with banks and funding agencies

Jan 2001 - Aug 2012

11 years 8 months

Rudersberg, Germany

Self-employed – Managing Director and Partner

Baier GmbH & Co. KG Maschinenfabrik

Commercial management, accounting, controlling, HR, IT, technical and capital goods purchasing
Project management in sales of standard and special machines
Turnaround, restructuring and realignment
Revaluation of fixed assets for cost calculation and to uncover hidden reserves
Digitization in design, production and sales
Technologies used: Pro Alpha, Datev, Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Jul 1998 - Dec 2000

2 years 6 months

Erkenbrechtsweiler, Germany

Commercial Director Central Europe

Datalogic Optik Elektronik GmbH

Accounting, annual financial statements and audits by external auditors
Controlling, reporting and special analyses
Budgeting for revenue and costs
Responsible for inside sales
Restructuring international subsidiaries and sales offices under my responsibility
Spin-off of the service department
Technologies used: MFG/Pro, Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Jul 1993 - Jun 1998

5 years

Offenburg, Germany

Head of Finance/Purchasing/Warehouses

tesa Werke Offenburg GmbH

Accounting, quarterly and annual financial statements, inventories, audits by external auditors and the tax office
Technical purchasing and capital goods purchasing
Member of the crisis management team
Member of the group for designated future leaders in the Beiersdorf Group
Part of the leadership team for site restructuring, reorganization and consolidation of warehouses, relocation of capital goods purchasing from the group headquarters
Technologies used: SAP R/2, Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Summary

As a seasoned owner of a mid-sized company with experience in large corporations, I know how to handle crisis situations calmly and deliver projects successfully.

Skills

Overall Responsibility As Managing Director / Ceo – Owner
Restructuring
Reorganization / Realignment
Turnaround
Certification
Company Acquisition / Sale
Accounting As Commercial Manager / Managing Director
Reorganization Of Accounting / Bookkeeping
Corporate Finance
Reporting / Special Reports
Monthly / Quarterly / Annual Financial Statements
Purchasing As Head Of Procurement / Managing Director
Direct And Indirect Purchasing Nationally And Internationally
Strategic And Operational Purchasing
Investment Goods Procurement / Capex Projects Nationally And Internationally
Industry Experience In Automotive – More Than 20 Years As Supplier And Buyer
Industry Experience In Mechanical Engineering – 12 Years
Industry Experience In Plastics Processing – 10 Years
Industry Experience In Electronics – 4 Years
Industry Experience In Chemicals – 5 Years
Good Knowledge Of Network Infrastructure And Pc Administration
Microsoft Office - Outlook, Excel, Word, Powerpoint, Visio
Sap
Ms Dynamics Nav
Datev
Sage

Languages

German

Native

English

Advanced

Education

Feb 1989 - Jun 1993

Offenburg University of Applied Sciences

Diploma in Business Administration (FH), Technical Business Administration · Technical Business Administration · Offenburg, Germany

Sep 1985 - Jun 1987

Integrated Vocational High School Lahr

Abitur (German high school diploma) · Economics · Lahr, Germany

Certifications & licenses

DIN EN ISO 9001:2015

Profile

Created

January 2024

Last Update

January 2026

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Where is Christian based?

Christian is based in Kirchheim unter Teck, Germany and can operate in on-site, hybrid, and remote work models.

What languages does Christian speak?

Christian speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced).

How many years of experience does Christian have?

Christian has at least 32 years of experience. During this time, Christian has worked in at least 7 different roles and for 7 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 4 years. Note that Christian may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Christian be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Christian would be well-suited for roles such as: Project investment goods procurement / CapEx Procurement, Investment goods procurement / CapEx Procurement, Self-employed – Freelance.

What is Christian's latest experience?

Christian's most recent position is Project investment goods procurement / CapEx Procurement at Magna Power Modules GmbH.

What companies has Christian worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Christian has worked for Magna Power Modules GmbH, Rogers Germany GmbH, Kramer Interim Management & Consulting, and Schiller-Plastic GmbH & Co. KG.

Which industries is Christian most experienced in?

Christian is most experienced in industries like Manufacturing, Automotive, and Chemical. Christian also has some experience in Professional Services.

Which business areas is Christian most experienced in?

Christian is most experienced in business areas like Accounting, Procurement and Purchasing, and Project Management. Christian also has some experience in Quality Assurance (QA), Finance, and Strategy and Planning.

Which industries has Christian worked in recently?

Christian has recently worked in industries like Manufacturing, Automotive, and Professional Services.

Which business areas has Christian worked in recently?

Christian has recently worked in business areas like Procurement and Purchasing, Accounting, and Quality Assurance (QA).

What is Christian's education?

Christian attended Offenburg University of Applied Sciences for Technical Business Administration.

Does Christian have any certificates?

Christian has 1 certificate: DIN EN ISO 9001:2015.

What is the availability of Christian?

Christian is immediately available full-time for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Christian?

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