Eduard Krenz - Construction Finance Advisor

Q: Where is Eduard based?

Eduard is based in Heilbronn, Germany .

Q: What languages does Eduard speak?

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

Q: How many years of experience does Eduard have?

Eduard has at least 19 years of experience. During this time, Eduard has worked in at least 12 different roles and for 13 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 4 months . Note that Eduard may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Eduard's latest experience?

Eduard's most recent position is Construction Finance Advisor at Self-employed .

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

In recent years, Eduard has worked for Self-employed , GGB Heilbronn , Carl Zeiss Spectroscopy , FMT Finanz , and Hüller Hille GmbH .

Q: Which industries is Eduard most experienced in?

Eduard is most experienced in industries like Manufacturing , Automotive , and Real Estate . Eduard also has some experience in Chemical , Banking and Finance , and Aerospace and Defense .

Q: Which business areas is Eduard most experienced in?

Eduard is most experienced in business areas like Sales , Procurement and Purchasing , and Customer Service . Eduard also has some experience in Supply Chain Management , Finance , and Quality Assurance (QA) .

Q: Which industries has Eduard worked in recently?

Eduard has recently worked in industries like Real Estate , Manufacturing , and Banking and Finance .

Q: Which business areas has Eduard worked in recently?

Eduard has recently worked in business areas like Finance , Procurement and Purchasing , and Supply Chain Management .

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Heilbronn, Germany

Experience

Oct 2023 - Present

2 years 5 months

Construction Finance Advisor

Self-employed

Nov 2022 - Oct 2023

1 year

Strategic Buyer / Department Team Leader

GGB Heilbronn

Procurement of indirect products such as water dispensers, coffee machines, vending machines, gas/power providers, company vehicles, water jet machines and leasing, access gates and barriers
Negotiation of prices, payment and delivery terms, and contract preparation, often in English
Documenting negotiation outcomes and reporting the savings achieved
Preparing monthly reports
Managing the fleet
Local Past Due Management
Working in cross-site and cross-functional teams
Supplier management including approving new suppliers and monitoring existing suppliers with regard to audits
Approving purchase orders at specific levels

Jul 2022 - Oct 2022

4 months

Procurement Project Manager / Supply Chain Assurance

Carl Zeiss Spectroscopy

Classic project management in procurement including tracking project progress
Ensuring the supply chains of specific electronic and mechanical components
Leading complex demand analyses for supply-critical components
Coordinating supplier changes between production, development and procurement
Supporting supplier transitions and communicating with suppliers

Jan 2021 - May 2023

2 years 5 months

Construction Finance Advisor

FMT Finanz

Online consulting
In-person consulting at the client's location
Office-based consulting

Apr 2020 - Oct 2022

2 years 7 months

Operational Buyer / Purchasing Associate

Hüller Hille GmbH

Procurement of mechanical components such as special machines, sheet metal panels, tool magazines and electronic components
Obtaining quotes, evaluating and comparing offers, and renegotiating prices
Maintaining prices and conditions in SAP
Order processing and deadline tracking
Monitoring order confirmations to ensure delivery dates are met
Procurement market and demand analyses
Identifying cost saving opportunities
Document management
Stakeholder management and supplier management

Oct 2019 - Mar 2020

6 months

Coffee Advisor (Field Sales Specialist/Customer Advisor)

Obtaining quotes
Order processing
Selling coffee machines

Apr 2019 - Sep 2019

6 months

Purchasing Clerk

MAN GmbH

Contract management and processing of new contracts in cooperation with legal and sales departments
Handling of purchased parts such as air conditioning units
Obtaining quotes, evaluating offers, comparing quotes and negotiating prices
Maintaining prices and conditions in SAP
Identifying cost reduction opportunities
Document management
Stakeholder and supplier management

Apr 2016 - Sep 2018

2 years 6 months

Purchasing Clerk

Schuler Automation GmbH & Co. KG

Creating project-related orders
Handling purchased parts such as fasteners, hinges, screws, and electrical wiring
Obtaining quotes, comparing offers, and negotiating prices
Maintaining prices and conditions in SAP
Order processing and schedule tracking
Monitoring order confirmations to ensure delivery deadlines are met

Oct 2014 - Mar 2016

1 year 6 months

Supply Chain Officer

Automotive Entertainment Solutions Europe (AESE) Sony Deutschland GmbH

Sourcing electronic components and plastic parts for displays, radios, and CD changers
Coordinating prototype and spare parts processes from order intake to complaints handling
Ordering new series parts and maintaining material master data in SAP, including price adjustments
Managing interfaces between customers and suppliers for logistics and planning processes
Acting as liaison between production, development, and purchasing
Main contact for all logistics and planning-related topics within one product group (CD Changer)
Conducting supplier audits and process optimization
Responsible for supplier evaluation of all service parts and corrective actions

Dec 2013 - Jul 2014

8 months

Supply Chain Management / Purchasing Clerk

RECARO Aircraft Seating

Purchasing custom-made plastic parts according to strict model building specifications
Acting as liaison between production, development, and purchasing
Creating and tracking prototype orders
Managing projects with consideration of individual milestones in collaboration with engineering, quality, suppliers, and other stakeholders
Participating in inventory management, including material receipts and issues
Reviewing delivery performance of assigned suppliers and benchmarking
Planning production materials in coordination with global manufacturing plants
Assisting in claims management for quantity and quality deviations

Sep 2009 - May 2013

3 years 9 months

Inside Sales Coordinator

SANIT-Chemie GmbH

Order management from quote preparation to order entry
Customer consulting on products and services
Mediating and coordinating customer requests between departments
Quality assurance by analyzing and sharing customer feedback

Mar 2009 - Aug 2009

6 months

Technical Purchasing Associate

LIDL Dienstleistung GmbH & Co. KG

Maintaining reverse vending machines during store relocations and technical issues
Preparing technical analyses and reports in Excel
Independently overseeing projects like new device tests
Upgrading all reverse vending machines in Germany with a donation button

Jul 2008 - Feb 2009

8 months

Field Sales Consultant (Telekom and Panasonic Products)

Stein Promotions GmbH

Analyzing the market potential of regional customers
Conducting sales conversations, including approach, consulting, needs analysis and product presentation

Jul 2005 - Jun 2008

3 years

Sales Consultant for New and Used Vehicles (Subaru and Hyundai)

el evento GmbH

Analyzing market potential and sales territory
Building and maintaining a prospect and customer database
Conducting sales conversations, including approach, consulting, needs analysis, product presentation and test drives

Industries Experience

See where this freelancer has spent most of their professional time. Longer bars indicate deeper hands-on experience, while shorter ones reflect targeted or project-based work.

Experienced in Manufacturing (6 years), Automotive (5 years), Real Estate (4.5 years), Chemical (3.5 years), Banking and Finance (2.5 years), and Food and Beverage (0.5 years).

Manufacturing

Automotive

Real Estate

Chemical

Banking and Finance

Food and Beverage

Business Areas Experience

The graph below provides a cumulative view of the freelancer's experience across multiple business areas, calculated from completed and active engagements. It highlights the areas where the freelancer has most frequently contributed to planning, execution, and delivery of business outcomes.

Experienced in Sales (10 years), Procurement (9 years), Customer Service (6.5 years), Supply Chain Management (5 years), Finance (4.5 years), and Quality Assurance (3.5 years).

Sales

Procurement

Customer Service

Supply Chain Management

Finance

Quality Assurance

Skills

Ms Excel
Ms Office
Ms Powerpoint
Ms Word
Navision
Sap R/3
Contract Management
Order Management
Price And Conditions Maintenance (Sap)
Procurement Market Analysis
Demand Analysis
Material Master Data Maintenance
Supplier Management
Cost Management
Complaint Management
Past Due Management
Construction Financing
Automotive
Aerospace
Industry

Languages

German

Native

English

Advanced

Education

Sep 2016 - Present

FOM University of Applied Sciences Stuttgart

Bachelor's degree in International Management, Bachelor of Arts · International Management · Stuttgart, Germany

Sep 2002 - Jun 2005

Hofmann Fördertechnik GmbH

Wholesale and Foreign Trade Clerk · Neckarsulm, Germany

Certifications & licenses

Certified Professional in Real Estate Loan Brokerage

Profile

Created

September 2024

Last Update

September 2025

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Where is Eduard based?

Eduard is based in Heilbronn, Germany.

What languages does Eduard speak?

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

How many years of experience does Eduard have?

Eduard has at least 19 years of experience. During this time, Eduard has worked in at least 12 different roles and for 13 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 4 months. Note that Eduard may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Eduard be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Eduard would be well-suited for roles such as: Construction Finance Advisor, Strategic Buyer / Department Team Leader, Procurement Project Manager / Supply Chain Assurance.

What is Eduard's latest experience?

Eduard's most recent position is Construction Finance Advisor at Self-employed.

What companies has Eduard worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Eduard has worked for Self-employed, GGB Heilbronn, Carl Zeiss Spectroscopy, FMT Finanz, and Hüller Hille GmbH.

Which industries is Eduard most experienced in?

Eduard is most experienced in industries like Manufacturing, Automotive, and Real Estate. Eduard also has some experience in Chemical, Banking and Finance, and Aerospace and Defense.

Which business areas is Eduard most experienced in?

Eduard is most experienced in business areas like Sales, Procurement and Purchasing, and Customer Service. Eduard also has some experience in Supply Chain Management, Finance, and Quality Assurance (QA).

Which industries has Eduard worked in recently?

Eduard has recently worked in industries like Real Estate, Manufacturing, and Banking and Finance.

Which business areas has Eduard worked in recently?

Eduard has recently worked in business areas like Finance, Procurement and Purchasing, and Supply Chain Management.

What is Eduard's education?

Eduard holds a Bachelor in International Management from FOM University of Applied Sciences Stuttgart.

Does Eduard have any certificates?

Eduard has 1 certificate: Certified Professional in Real Estate Loan Brokerage.

What is the availability of Eduard?

Eduard is immediately available full-time for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Eduard?

Eduard's rate depends on the specific project requirements. Please use the Meet button on the profile to schedule a meeting and discuss the details.