Dirk Nold

Interim Manager Project Procurement for the new M4 plant in Dresden

Cologne, Germany

Experience

May 2023 - Sep 2024
1 year 5 months
Dresden, Germany

Interim Manager Project Procurement for the new M4 plant in Dresden

Infineon Technologies AG (DAX 40 member)

Semiconductor/microcontroller manufacturer. Revenue €14.2 bn, 56 200 employees (2022).

  • Procurement volume €1.25 bn, main categories CSA (Civil/Structural/Architectural) and MEP (Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing) across > 100 tender packages
  • Led a team of > 50 buyers & engineers from Infineon and the appointed general contractor
  • Reporting on target achievement “in time & on budget”, escalation to top management
Sep 2022 - Apr 2023
8 months
Finnentrop, Germany

Interim Procurement Manager

Georg Menshen GmbH & Co. KG

Manufacturer of plastic closures for the FMCG/chemical industry. Revenue €238 m, 1 100 employees (2021).

  • Procurement volume €126 m, 10 staff, sites in Germany, Serbia, Spain, USA, Mexico, China
  • Current-state analysis of procurement organization/processes, development of realignment concept, approval by management
  • Digitalization of ordering process (SAP purchase requisition mandatory, e-catalogs), setup of strategic procurement & KPI system, training & coaching of buyers
Apr 2021 - Aug 2022
1 year 5 months
Cottbus, Germany

Interim Head of Procurement

Lausitz Energie Bergbau & Kraftwerke AG (LEAG)

Lignite mining & power plants, renewable energy. Revenue €2.0 bn, 7 400 employees (2021).

  • Direct report to CFO, member of the extended executive board
  • Procurement volume €840 m (2021), 50 staff, main categories: mechanical, electrical engineering, utilities, facility management, construction
  • Realignment of procurement between coal phase-out vs. growth in new fields (PV, wind, battery storage, gas power plants)
  • Cut red tape and sped up awarding process
  • Achieved savings of 8%, increased e-auction rate from 4 to 11% / reduced direct award rate from 45 to 40% (by contract value)
  • Managed procurement via monthly KPIs down to staff level
  • Designed/launched an HR development program (category know-how/strategy, negotiation, conflict management)
Jan 2020 - Mar 2021
3 months
Pullach, Germany

Interim Manager Procurement Optimization

United Initiators GmbH

Manufacturer of organic peroxides, persulfates and hydrogen peroxide. Revenue €300 m, 700 employees (2020).

  • Developed and implemented cost-saving measures in categories chemical raw materials, packaging, facility management and MRO
  • Achieved savings: chemical raw materials 15% (through new suppliers), packaging 10%, facility management (through price renegotiation)
Sep 2020 - Nov 2020
3 months
Germany

Project Lead Restructuring Procurement

Tier 1 Automotive Supplier under Insolvency Proceedings (confidential)

Revenue €200 m, 1 500 employees (2020).

  • Ensured supply security, extended payment terms
  • Renegotiated existing prices with top suppliers, achieved 8% savings on addressed procurement volume of €30 m
Apr 2017 - Apr 2020
3 years 1 month
Ulm, Germany

Vice President Global Procurement, Authorized Signatory

Wieland Werke AG

World-leading manufacturer of copper semi-finished products. Revenue €3.2 bn, 6 850 employees (FY18/19).

  • Direct report to CEO, member of global leadership team, acting head of indirect procurement/non-production materials
  • Global procurement volume excl. metals €520 m
  • Built global procurement with 50 staff across 15+ plants (Germany, Austria, UK, Portugal, USA, Asia)
  • Defined procurement policy & compliance monitoring system
  • Implemented a unified supplier evaluation system
  • Introduced IATF 16949-compliant processes for direct material
  • Trained & coached department heads/strategic buyers, actively supported change process, outplacement of unsuitable staff
  • Introduced integrated facility management supplier at all Germany/Austria sites
  • Grew annual savings from €2 m (FY15/16) to €5.7 m (FY16/17) to €12.9 m (FY18/19), halved active suppliers in 2 years
  • Increased operational procurement (P2P) productivity by > 30% via stepwise digitalization and automation (SAP PO mandatory, 25% e-catalog rate, auto PO)
Oct 2016 - Mar 2017
6 months
Ulm, Germany

Head of Central Procurement Germany

Wieland Werke AG

World-leading manufacturer of copper semi-finished products. Revenue €3.2 bn, 6 850 employees (FY18/19).

  • German procurement volume excl. metals €225 m (main categories: Capex, MRO, energy, logistics, construction, facility management)
  • Established central procurement as independent unit with 3 teams, 35 staff, separated strategic vs. operational procurement, introduced category management, started efficient user-friendly ordering processes/systems, set KPI targets & continuous performance monitoring
Feb 2016 - Sep 2016
8 months
Ulm, Germany

Department Head Procurement & Project Lead Procurement Optimization

Wieland Werke AG

World-leading manufacturer of copper semi-finished products. Revenue €3.2 bn, 6 850 employees (FY18/19).

  • Current-state analysis of procurement organization/processes in Germany, developed centralization concept, approved by board
  • Began process optimization with 4 plants and HQ
  • Built SAP BI-based KPI system to analyze & optimize value contribution (S2C strategic procurement) and P2P process (operational procurement)
Dec 2015 - Feb 2016
3 months
Finland

Project Manager “Procurement Potential Analysis”

Chemical Producer (confidential)

Revenue > €500 m, 1 000 employees (2015).

  • Identified savings potential for direct and indirect materials
  • Conducted best-practice based strengths & weaknesses analysis of procurement processes
Feb 2015 - Oct 2015
9 months
Luxembourg, Luxembourg

Project Manager “Optimization of Professional Services Category”

Deutsche Börse AG

Stock exchange operations. Revenue €2.1 bn, 4 500 employees (2014).

  • Process reengineering of procure-to-pay for professional services (IT consulting, management consulting, temporary staffing, > €250 m), documentation, training concept
  • Led setup of procurement shared service center in Prague
  • Ran tenders for IT and management consulting categories
Jul 2014 - Feb 2015
8 months
Attendorn, Germany

Project Manager “Project One”

Viega GmbH & Co. KG

Manufacturer of heating & sanitary installation products. Revenue > €1 bn, > 3 500 employees (2013). Sites in Germany, Switzerland, USA, China.

  • Managed merger of various procurement areas
  • Redefined processes for project procurement and category management
  • Established strategic procurement for turned parts (20% savings on €20 m), Capex, spare parts (30% savings on €10 m)
Jun 2014 - Jul 2014
2 months
Wertingen, Germany

Project Lead “Procurement Potential Analysis”

Erwin Müller Group Holding AG

B2B mail order for hotel & catering supplies. Revenue > €150 m, > 750 employees (2013). Sales sites in France, Austria, Switzerland, Italy, Spain, Sweden, Netherlands.

  • Revised procurement organization & processes
  • Conducted savings workshops in categories furniture/porcelain/apparel
Apr 2014 - May 2014
2 months
Germany

Interim Head of Project Procurement, Vacancy Cover

Tier 1 Automotive Supplier (confidential)

(Electronics, controls, interior trim). Revenue > €2 bn, > 40 000 employees (2013). Sites in Europe, Americas, Asia.

  • Managed 10 staff across > 50 active development projects
  • Close collaboration with supplier management (SQA, SQD, global sourcing)
Apr 2013 - Dec 2014
9 months
Uusikaupunki, Finland

Interim Head of Global Procurement & Supplier Quality, Management Team Member, Authorized Signatory

Valmet Automotive

Tier 1 supplier for convertible roof development/production and contract manufacturing for the auto industry (Mercedes A-Class). Revenue > €200 m, 1 600 employees (2013), 3 plants (Germany, Poland, Finland), sourcing office in Shanghai.

  • Procurement volume €150 m (main categories: hydraulic systems, stamped/turned/ forged parts, seals, machinery, MRO, facility management, temp staffing, all production materials for Mercedes A-Class)
  • Managed 70 staff (36 buyers, 34 supplier quality)
  • Separated strategic vs. project & serial procurement, recruited/trained/coached strategic buyers, set up procurement controlling, enforced extended payment terms, standardized contract documents
  • Project procurement for Porsche Targa and Audi A3 convertible series launch
  • Led SAMPO restructuring for convertible roof BU procurement (21 categories, €55 m volume, €4 m savings)
Aug 2012 - Apr 2013
9 months
Cologne, Germany

Interim Head of Procurement, Management Team Member

Intersnack Knabbergebäck GmbH & Co. KG

Snack manufacturer (funny frisch, Chio Chips, Pombär, private labels). Revenue €600 m, 1 500 employees (2012), 5 plants in Germany.

  • Procurement volume €280 m (main categories: agricultural raw materials, oil, packaging, logistics, marketing, Capex, MRO, facility management, temp staffing)
  • Established a central procurement in HQ, optimized processes
  • Brought transparency to indirect material spend
  • Introduced procurement controlling (savings measurement)
  • Post-merger integration of Snack Partners (brands Pauly & Spreeback)
  • Team development (training strategic buyers, external recruiting)
Jun 2012 - Aug 2012
3 months
Dessau-Roßlau, Germany

Project Lead “Integrated Procurement Initiative”

IDT Biologika GmbH

Vaccine manufacturer / pharma contract production. Revenue €130 m, 1 000 employees (2011).

  • Quick scan of total procurement volume
  • Identified savings potential in direct and indirect materials
May 2012 - Jun 2012
2 months
Reichshof, Germany

Project Lead “Procurement Check”

Wessel-Werk GmbH

Vacuum cleaner nozzles/accessories. Revenue €55 m, 500 employees (2011). Plants in Germany, USA, China.

  • Best-practice based strengths & weaknesses analysis of procurement processes
  • Price benchmarking for injection molding, stamped parts, packaging categories
Oct 2011 - Apr 2012
7 months
Germany

Interim Head of Procurement, Management Team Member

Tier 2 Automotive Supplier (confidential)

(Stamped parts, metal-plastic components, toolmaking). Revenue €200 m, 1 500 employees (2011, global). Plants in Germany, Poland, USA, China.

  • Procurement volume €100 m, vacancy cover
  • Built global central procurement at German HQ
  • Separated strategic & operational procurement, set up supplier management
  • Process optimization with quality & supply chain management
  • Reduced suppliers/renegotiated volume contracts for steel/stainless/aluminum/copper, 8% savings on processing price
Apr 2011 - Jun 2011
3 months
Germany

Interim Manager for global Category “Technical Operations”

Pharma Manufacturer (confidential)

Revenue $50 bn, 120 000 employees (2010, global).

  • Vacancy cover
  • Managed categories: facility management, energy, Capex, MRO
Jul 2010 - Jul 2011
1 year 1 month
Kaiserslautern, Germany

Project Lead Procurement Optimization

Euromaster GmbH

Europe’s largest tire retailer. Revenue €312 m, 1 900 employees (2009, Germany).

  • Established strategic procurement and procurement controlling
  • Identified and delivered €1 m savings (13%) on €8 m volume in wear parts, consumables, temp staffing, cleaning, print & promo
Apr 2010 - Feb 2011
11 months
Switzerland

Project Lead Packaging Optimization

Food Retailer (confidential)

Revenue CHF 20 bn, 53 500 employees (2010).

  • Packaging procurement potential analysis (board, film, labels)
  • Achieved €1.5 m savings (10%) via RFP + e-auction, additional €0.4 m through packaging redesign
Jan 2009 - Mar 2009
3 months
Mainz, Germany

Project Lead Fleet Management Optimization

Erdal Rex

Market leader in shoe care/cleaners (Erdal, Frosch, emsal, others). Revenue €103 m, 350 employees (2009).

  • Fleet procurement and management potential analysis
  • Identified €0.1 m savings (22%) through vehicle respecification and fuel-saving training
Nov 2008 - Apr 2009
6 months
Eschborn, Germany

Project Lead Temporary Staffing Procurement Optimization

Deutsche Börse AG

Stock exchange operations. Revenue €2.1 bn, 3 300 employees (2010).

  • Mapped current processes among procurement, business units, temp agencies
  • Designed a managed service provider (MSP) concept
Jun 2008 - Nov 2009
1 year 6 months
Hohenstein-Ernstthal, Germany

Project Lead Procurement Optimization

Roth & Rau AG (former TecDAX member)

Machinery for solar industry. Revenue €285 m, 1 200 employees (2010, global).

  • Procurement potential analysis, built strategic procurement/supplier management/controlling (savings measurement, KPI system)
  • Reorganized procurement, created procurement manual
  • Supported recruitment & onboarding of new strategic buyers
  • Identified & realized 7% savings on €28 m volume for vacuum chambers/pumps/rotary unions
Jan 2008 - Jul 2008
7 months
Bad Salzuflen, Germany

Project Procurement Optimization

Essmann GmbH

Skylights, smoke vents, building safety. Revenue €130 m, 850 employees (2009).

  • Procurement potential analysis & reorganization
  • Onboarded new head of strategic procurement
Sep 2007 - Apr 2008
8 months
Bonn, Germany

Project Lead Global Category Setup Facility Management

Deutsche Post DHL

World’s leading post & logistics group. Revenue €51.5 bn, 421 000 employees (2010, global).

  • Analyzed procurement strategies in Germany, UK, Benelux, France, Poland
  • Implemented cross-border procurement synergies & best practices
Jan 2005 - Jan 2007
1 year 1 month
Bonn, Germany

Program Manager Integration of logistics provider Exel plc

Deutsche Post DHL

World’s leading post & logistics group. Revenue €51.5 bn, 421 000 employees (2010, global).

  • Led team of buyers from all regions (Germany, Europe, Eastern Europe, USA, APAC) with 164 subprojects across 18 categories
  • Identified/realized €18.4 m global savings on €100 m volume
Aug 2005 - Nov 2005
4 months
Bonn, Germany

Project Lead Facility Management Procurement

Deutsche Post DHL

World’s leading post & logistics group. Revenue €51.5 bn, 421 000 employees (2010, global).

  • Project to reintegrate facility management procurement from real estate subsidiary into Germany procurement
  • Identified €8 m savings potential in cleaning, security, energy, waste management, relocations on €200 m volume across ~ 8 000 buildings
May 2005 - Aug 2005
4 months
Bonn, Germany

Project Lead MICE Procurement

Deutsche Post DHL

World’s leading post & logistics group. Revenue €51.5 bn, 421 000 employees (2010, global).

  • Project to reduce costs for fairs & events
  • Achieved 12% savings on €40 m volume
Jan 2004 - Jun 2005
6 months
Iserlohn, Germany

Procurement Coaching for Executive Board

Dornbracht GmbH & Co. KG

Global leader in design faucets. Revenue €200 m, 800 employees (2010, global).

  • Procurement potential analysis, developed improvement measures
  • Coached executive board on implementation
Oct 2004 - Mar 2005
6 months
United Kingdom

Interim Category Manager Fruit & Vegetable Procurement

Food Discount Retailer (confidential)

  • Consolidated needs across 6 sites/distribution centers, ran tender, cut suppliers from 40 to 8
  • Achieved 5% savings on €75 m volume, reduced lead time from 2 days to 1 day through simplified ordering
Oct 2002 - Sep 2004
2 years
Essen, Germany

Project Lead Procurement Optimization

RAG Aktiengesellschaft

Mining, chemicals, energy, real estate. Revenue €13.3 bn, 34 000 employees (2010, global). (As senior project lead for A.T. Kearney GmbH)

  • Led multiple client/advisor teams for strategic sourcing of building materials, civil/structural works, industrial insulation, valves, pumps with €400+ m annual volume
  • Achieved €35 m savings (9%), plus 3% additional via e-auctions
Feb 2002 - Oct 2002
9 months
Sweden

Project Lead

Fläkt Woods

No. 2 in world market for industrial fans. Revenue €650 m, 3 500 employees (2010, global). (As senior project lead for A.T. Kearney GmbH)

  • Led international client team for strategic sourcing of fan casings, shafts, hubs with focus on Eastern European suppliers (Estonia, Poland, Hungary, Czech Republic)
  • Achieved ~ €13 m savings on €40 m annual volume (32.5%), shortened lead time from 6 to 4 weeks
Jan 2001 - Dec 2002
1 year
Austria

Subproject Lead

Austrian Ministry of Finance

Public sector. (As senior project lead for A.T. Kearney GmbH)

  • Designed, founded and implemented cross-departmental central federal procurement GmbH
  • Led/coached a team of new hires from public and private sectors
  • Managed public tenders for IT and vehicles with €60 m volume, achieved 25% (IT) and 12% (vehicles) savings
Oct 2000 - Dec 2000
3 months
Denmark

Subproject Lead

A.P. Møller Maersk

Shipping, shipbuilding, container manufacturing, aviation, retail, etc. Revenue $56 bn, 108 000 employees (2010, global). (As senior project lead for A.T. Kearney GmbH)

  • Identified savings potential in facility management, telecom and software (procurement volume €150 m)
  • Reviewed e-procurement tools (eRFX, e-auctions/catalogs)
Jan 1999 - Sep 2000
9 months
Germany

Subproject Lead

Hewlett Packard

World’s largest IT company (hardware, outsourcing). Revenue $126 bn, 300 000 employees (2010, global). (As senior project lead for A.T. Kearney GmbH)

  • Led European team for strategic sourcing of marketing services, management consulting and IT contracting
  • Procurement volume €180 m, 8% savings (€14 m)
Jul 1999 - Dec 1999
6 months
Oldenburg, Germany

Subproject Lead

EWE

(As senior project lead for A.T. Kearney GmbH)

  • Projects in product development/launch, spin-off of transport subsidiary, spin-off of transaction banking
Apr 1999 - Jul 1999
4 months
Frankfurt, Germany

Subproject Lead

Quelle – Karstadt – Neckermann

(As senior project lead for A.T. Kearney GmbH)

  • Projects in product development/launch, spin-off of transport subsidiary, spin-off of transaction banking
Jan 1998 - Sep 2004
5 years 9 months
Düsseldorf, Germany

Senior Project Lead for Procurement Optimization

A.T. Kearney GmbH

Top management consulting. Revenue €220 m, 600 employees (2010).

  • Responsible for all areas of procurement optimization
  • European trainer for “Strategic Sourcing” and “Negotiation”
  • Member of German recruiting team, university marketing manager Cologne
Jan 1998 - Mar 1999
3 months
Frankfurt, Germany

Subproject Lead

Deutsche Bank

(As senior project lead for A.T. Kearney GmbH)

  • Projects in product development/launch, spin-off of transport subsidiary, spin-off of transaction banking
Aug 1995 - Dec 1998
2 years 5 months
Würselen, Germany

Regional Sales Manager

Vobis Microcomputer AG

PC manufacturing and IT retail discounter. Revenue ~ €1 bn, 1 500 employees (1995, global).

  • Managed network of 80+ stores and 400+ staff with annual revenue of ~ €250 m
  • Controlled and coached stores, developed operational KPIs, regularly reviewed performance with district and store managers
  • Sales policies, marketing campaigns, assortment and pricing
  • Optimized store network including location planning
  • Converted existing stores to franchise, supported franchisees
Oct 1994 - Jul 1995
10 months
Birmingham, United Kingdom

District Manager

Aldi Süd

Food discount retailer. Revenue €28 bn (2009).

  • Managed district of 8+ stores and 80+ staff with annual revenue of ~ €50 m
  • Monitored sales (pricing, merchandising, food regulations)
  • Planned and controlled revenue, costs, productivity
  • Audited cash registers
  • Regular inventory counts
  • Opened new stores, recruited/trained new staff
Mar 1993 - Sep 1994
1 year 7 months
Cologne, Germany

District Manager/Trainee

Aldi Süd

Food discount retailer. Revenue €28 bn (2009).

  • Managed district of 8+ stores and 80+ staff with annual revenue of ~ €50 m
  • Monitored sales (pricing, merchandising, food regulations)
  • Planned and controlled revenue, costs, productivity
  • Audited cash registers
  • Regular inventory counts
  • Opened new stores, recruited/trained new staff
Cologne, Germany

Interim Head of Procurement / CPO

Nold Consulting GmbH

SHORT PROFILE DIRK NOLD, MBA, Postgraduate Diploma in Marketing Interim Head of Procurement / CPO with broad international industry experience in mid-size and large companies “Straight Talker”  “Goal Setter”  “Lead Wolf”  “Pacesetter”

  • Execution of complex transformation programs in procurement (setup, realignment, restructuring)
  • Organizational/process development and cost reduction
  • Combination of analytics and proven practical methodology
  • Hands-on, practical implementation with the team
  • Performance boost through a tailored mix of procurement strategy/organization, S2C and P2P processes, supplier management, procurement controlling, HR & IT

PERSONAL DATA Nold Consulting GmbH, Jakordenstr. 19, 50668 Cologne

Summary

“Straight Talker”  “Goal Setter”  “Lead Wolf”  “Pacesetter”

  • Execution of complex transformation programs in procurement (setup, realignment, restructuring)
  • Organizational/process development and cost reduction
  • Combination of analytics and proven practical methodology
  • Hands-on, practical implementation with the team
  • Performance boost through a tailored mix of procurement strategy/organization, S2C and P2P processes, supplier management, procurement controlling, HR & IT

Languages

German
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English
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Education

Oct 1997 - Sep 1998

Chartered Institute of Marketing

Postgraduate Diploma in Marketing · Marketing · Maidenhead, United Kingdom

Oct 1997 - Sep 1998

Cranfield University, School of Management

Master of Business Administration · Cranfield, United Kingdom

Oct 1987 - Nov 1992

University of Cologne

Diplom-Kaufmann · Business Administration · Cologne, Germany · 1.9

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