Ernst Kranert
Freelance management consultant and interim manager
Experience
Freelance management consultant and interim manager
kranert-consulting
Head of Procurement WEBA-Group
ARISTON Group
- Purchasing volume approx. €500 million
- 32 employees (19 at WOLF GmbH)
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
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
Head of Central Purchasing, authorized signatory
VOGT electronic AG
- Purchasing volume: approx. €245 million
- 31 employees at 2 locations
Head of Materials Management, Purchasing and Logistics, Authorized Signatory
Consumer Electronic AG
- Purchasing volume: €60 million
- 8 employees
Technical electronics buyer with power of attorney
LOEWE Opta GmbH
- Volume: €100 million
- 1 employee
Team leader and buyer for passive components
LOEWE Opta GmbH
- Purchasing volume: €10 million
- 4 employees
Officer career in the technical troops (Army)
Bundeswehr
- Platoon leader, basic training company
- Maintenance officer, electronics repair company
- Maintenance officer, repair battalion
- Rank: Captain
Telecommunications electronics technician
BOSCH – Telenorma
Industries Experience
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Experienced in Manufacturing (32 years), Aerospace and Defense (11.5 years), Professional Services (1 year), and Telecommunication (0.5 years).
Business Areas Experience
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Experienced in Procurement (32 years), Operations (12 years), Logistics (2 years), Supply Chain Management (2 years), and Strategy (1 year).
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.
Languages
Education
University of the Federal Armed Forces Munich
Diploma in Engineering (FH) · Communications Engineering · Munich, Germany
BOSCH – Telenorma
Apprenticeship as a telecommunications electronics technician · Telecommunications Electronics Technician · Kassel, Germany
Certifications & licenses
Driving licenses A, B, C, E
Safety engineer (Part A and B)
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