Ernst Kranert - Freelance management consultant and interim manager

Eging am See, Germany

Experience

Jan 2025 - Present

1 year 1 month

Freelance management consultant and interim manager

kranert-consulting

Oct 2023 - Apr 2025

1 year 7 months

Head of Procurement WEBA-Group

ARISTON Group

Purchasing volume approx. €500 million
32 employees (19 at WOLF GmbH)

Jan 2021 - Dec 2022

2 years

Head of Corporate Procurement

CENTROTEC SE

Led corporate procurement as an additional responsibility to being Head of Purchasing for the WOLF Group
Assignment ended due to the sale of the WOLF Group to ARISTON Group at the end of 2022

Apr 2004 - Dec 2024

20 years 9 months

Head of Strategic Procurement at WOLF Group, authorized signatory

WOLF GmbH

Purchasing volume: approx. €360 million, of which €300 million in production materials and approx. €60 million in investments, goods and services
19 employees
2 years of interim leadership and restructuring of operational procurement

Oct 2001 - Mar 2004

2 years 6 months

Head of Central Purchasing, authorized signatory

VOGT electronic AG

Purchasing volume: approx. €245 million
31 employees at 2 locations

Oct 1999 - Sep 2001

2 years

Head of Materials Management, Purchasing and Logistics, Authorized Signatory

Consumer Electronic AG

Purchasing volume: €60 million
8 employees

Aug 1995 - Sep 1999

4 years 2 months

Technical electronics buyer with power of attorney

LOEWE Opta GmbH

Volume: €100 million
1 employee

Feb 1993 - Jul 1995

2 years 6 months

Team leader and buyer for passive components

LOEWE Opta GmbH

Purchasing volume: €10 million
4 employees

Jul 1981 - Jan 1993

11 years 7 months

Officer career in the technical troops (Army)

Bundeswehr

Platoon leader, basic training company
Maintenance officer, electronics repair company
Maintenance officer, repair battalion
Rank: Captain

Jan 1981 - Jun 1981

6 months

Telecommunications electronics technician

BOSCH – Telenorma

Skills

Driving Licenses A, B, C, E
Safety Engineer (Part A And B)
Logistics Concepts: Sts, Stl, Jit, Jis, Kanban
In-depth Knowledge Of Managing External Supply Chains And Materials Management Processes
Broad Market Knowledge In The Electronics And Metal Industries Through Long-standing Market Contacts
Detailed Process Knowledge Of The Technical Industry
Strong Contract Law Knowledge
Microsoft Office Suite
Sap/r3
Lotus Notes
Enaio Contract Management (Os)
"Abbino" Supplier Portal (Nicando)
Afi-direct Purchase Control (Dpc)
Ai Applications, Digitalization, Industry 4.0, Procurement 4.0
Many Years Of Procurement Experience In China
16 Years As A Member Of A Purchasing Cooperation With 20 Mechanical Engineering Companies
Entrepreneurial Thinking, Holistic Business Mindset With A Strong Understanding Of Business Contexts And Strategic Foresight.
Strong Leadership And Organizational Skills, I Support My Employees As A Mentor And Guide Them Purposefully To The Desired Goals Without Undermining Their Personal Responsibility.
High Self-discipline And Stress Resistance, Even In Challenging Situations I Keep A Cool Head And Make Sound Decisions.
Recognition And Respect, My Interaction With Superiors, Employees And Colleagues Is Always Friendly And Based On Mutual Appreciation.
Excellent Communication And Negotiation Skills: Business Partners Value Me As A Demanding And Professional Counterpart.