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Evelyn Kunkel

Procurement and Supply Chain - Projects and Interim Management

Evelyn Kunkel
Aschaffenburg, Germany

Experience

Aug 2025 - Present
7 months
Frankfurt, Germany
On-site

Interim Procurement Lead for Construction Projects

Fraport AG

Interim leadership during the process transformation of infrastructure management. Support of highly complex construction procurement processes in line with sector regulations.

Jul 2022 - May 2025
2 years 11 months
Hybrid

Central Procurement

Deutsche Hospitality GmbH/Steigenberger GmbH

  • Tender and negotiate contracts for charging infrastructure for electric mobility, as well as for investment/refurbishment projects and facility management.
Apr 2022 - Aug 2022
5 months

Category Manager for Capital Equipment

B. Braun AG

Nov 2021 - Apr 2022
6 months

Jenoptik Optical Systems GmbH

Jul 2021 - Oct 2021
4 months

Category Manager for Capital Equipment

B. Braun AG

Feb 2021 - Mar 2021
2 months

Pierre et Vacances

  • Tendering of planning services for 2 new Center Parcs in Germany according to HOAI
Jun 2020 - Oct 2020
5 months

Pierre et Vacances

  • Tendering of planning services for 2 new Center Parcs in Germany according to HOAI
Jan 2019 - Mar 2020
1 year 3 months
Switzerland

Procurement Support

Schwarz Stahl AG

  • Support in inventory reduction, better purchasing terms and assortment structure
  • Structuring P2P processes and introducing purchasing standards. Capital goods procurement.
Jan 2019 - Jun 2019
6 months

Apleona GmbH

  • Support in HVAC category management and contract and process management
Jan 2019 - Feb 2019
2 months
Switzerland

Rotzinger AG

  • Supply chain performance analysis and development of recommendations.
Jan 2017 - Aug 2018
1 year 8 months

KAEFER Isoliertechnik GmbH & Co KG

  • Interim management head of purchasing Germany (6 months)
  • Interim management head of corporate supply management (11 months)
  • Project management for the restructuring of purchasing in Germany (3 months).
Jan 2016 - Jul 2016
7 months

Interim site purchasing manager

Novartis – Ciba Vision

  • Negotiations for high-value new production lines and production buildings
  • Analysis of weaknesses in the existing purchasing organization.
Jan 2015 - Aug 2015
8 months

DHL Sorting Center GmbH

  • RFx processes
  • Procurement market research
  • Tenders
  • Development of technically highly complex and innovative specifications
  • Design competitions
  • Negotiations
  • Contract drafting
  • Set up expediting.
Jan 2014 - Jul 2014
7 months
Austria

PORR AG

  • Analysis of weaknesses and potentials in the purchasing organization
  • Introducing category management using the example of energy, fuels and external services.
Jan 2013 - Jun 2013
6 months
Bonn, Germany

Deutsche Postbank AG

  • Procure2Pay business process analysis for construction and construction services, as well as auditing the contract management process

  • Developing an action plan to optimize contract management.

Jan 2013 - Mar 2013
3 months

Melitta

  • Analysis of purchasing potential with development of a "road map" for holistic procurement management; optimizing decision efficiency and reducing maverick buying
  • Coaching to implement an electronic C-parts management.
Jan 2011 - May 2012
1 year 5 months
Werdohl, Germany

Vossloh Fastenings GmbH

  • Business process analysis and modeling with interface optimization
  • Development of strategic conceptual topics
  • Implementation of C-parts management with eCatalogue
  • Conducting eAuctions
  • Change management, coaching.
Jan 2011 - Jun 2011
6 months
Berlin, Germany

Deutsche Bahn AG

  • Business process analysis and modeling with P2P interface optimization
  • Development of strategic conceptual topics (e.g., product group strategies)
  • Leading negotiations in construction and equipment
  • Optimization of the cash discount process.
Jan 2011 - Feb 2011
2 months
Ammerbuch, Germany

DC DruckChemie GmbH

  • Achieved significant savings through product group analysis, application of key parameters, demand bundling, and value analysis.

Summary

Many years of experience in operational and strategic procurement and supply chain in international corporations (Mannesmann AG, Air Liquide SE) and medium-sized companies (e.g. MCE Anlagenbau GmbH, Lurgi GmbH). TÜV-certified Compliance Officer.

Consulting, support, and hands-on collaboration on individual tasks, up to the complex restructuring of organizational and operational processes in both series production and project business. Interim management.

Mechanical and plant engineering, construction industry, transport and logistics service providers, large building services systems, rail and rail supply industry, financial services, pharmaceutical industry, hospitality.

Strong negotiating skills, pragmatic problem-solving ability, and reliable execution, with interdisciplinary acceptance.

30 years of volunteer board service at BME e.V.

Languages

German
Native
English
Advanced
French
Intermediate

Certifications & licenses

TÜV-certified Compliance Officer

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Where is Evelyn based?

Evelyn is based in Aschaffenburg, Germany and can operate in on-site, hybrid, and remote work models.

What languages does Evelyn speak?

Evelyn speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced), French (Intermediate).

How many years of experience does Evelyn have?

Evelyn has at least 10 years of experience. During this time, Evelyn has worked in at least 5 different roles and for 17 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 6 months. Note that Evelyn may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Evelyn be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Evelyn would be well-suited for roles such as: Interim Procurement Lead for Construction Projects, Central Procurement, Category Manager for Capital Equipment.

What is Evelyn's latest experience?

Evelyn's most recent position is Interim Procurement Lead for Construction Projects at Fraport AG.

What companies has Evelyn worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Evelyn has worked for Fraport AG, Deutsche Hospitality GmbH/Steigenberger GmbH, B. Braun AG, Jenoptik Optical Systems GmbH, and Pierre et Vacances.

Which industries is Evelyn most experienced in?

Evelyn is most experienced in industries like Tourism and Hospitality, Construction, and Manufacturing. Evelyn also has some experience in Transportation and Logistics, Metals and Mining, and Pharmaceutical.

Which business areas is Evelyn most experienced in?

Evelyn is most experienced in business areas like Procurement and Purchasing, Supply Chain Management, and Project Management. Evelyn also has some experience in Strategy and Planning, Operations, and Audit.

Which industries has Evelyn worked in recently?

Evelyn has recently worked in industries like Tourism and Hospitality, Healthcare, and Pharmaceutical.

Which business areas has Evelyn worked in recently?

Evelyn has recently worked in business areas like Procurement and Purchasing and Supply Chain Management.

Does Evelyn have any certificates?

Evelyn has 1 certificate: TÜV-certified Compliance Officer.

What is the availability of Evelyn?

Evelyn will be available full-time from April 2026.

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