Jan-m. D.
Shareholder & CTO
Experience
Oct 2020 - Nov 2022
2 years 2 monthsBerlin, Germany
Shareholder & CTO
Moema-Espresso.com
- Maintenance and improvement of a Magento-based e-commerce platform to handle twice the number of transactions after the company takeover.
Sep 2018 - Apr 2019
8 monthsBerlin, Germany
Interim Consultant and Head of Business Development
- Head of business development for a catalog software solution provider (interim).
- Software selection process for e-procurement solutions.
- Digitization study to survey the overall market for procurement solutions and general trends.
Nov 2011 - Aug 2016
4 years 10 monthsTallinn, Estonia
Co-founder
Deltabid.com (now Skyselect.com)
- Drafted key elements for an e-sourcing event management platform (B2B market).
- Business development of the solution (peer group testing) and partnership management.
Oct 2009 - Present
15 years 11 monthsSenior Manager
J&S Consulting Services
- Strategic procurement cost optimization and process reengineering for an engineering and consulting firm specializing in natural resources exploration, mining and coke-making technology, and testing, inspection, and certification (TIC): executed RFx processes and negotiated contracts for CAPEX projects – wind turbine test stands and test ovens; components and services for seismic exploration projects; conducted RFP processes and created legal frameworks for various professional services.
- Cost reduction program for a leading automotive tier 1 supplier: renegotiated several direct materials and CAPEX expenditures, analyzed and designed a new European MRO management strategy, and facilitated the selection process of e-procurement software.
- Analysis of supply markets and facilitation of a global negotiation program for selected metal fabricated parts and semiconductor components for a world-leading control systems manufacturer.
- Lean supply chain management for a leading chemical company producing PET: analyzed outbound warehouse logistics, batch production logistics and production planning, conducted cost driver analysis of storage and transport vessels, and developed a new logistics approach.
- Cost reduction for water- and petrochemical-based cleaners, and harmonization and fit-for-purpose optimization of steel and plastic drums for a leading provider of industrial cleaning services and industrial waste recycling.
- Re-sourcing and expediting support for a leading power plant manufacturer: identified new suppliers in Europe, India and China for high-alloy turbine blades, forged and drawn parts and heavy-duty castings; facilitated supplier qualification processes.
- Standardization and harmonization of paper and print consumables, renegotiation of commercial rent for retail and warehouse facilities, optimization of outbound logistics, and implementation of an energy management service provider for a leading pharmaceutical wholesaler.
- Creation, standardization and optimization of major categories such as CAPEX equipment, medical devices and indirect supplies for a European clinic chain.
- Facilitation of the separation of corporate contracts for the carve-out of a global transportation company.
- Facilitation of software and services agreement separation for the carve-out of a leading EU internet platform operator.
- Various additional procurement projects focusing on cost optimization, supply chain realignment, and the restructuring or creation of procurement organization structures (especially in the UK, Germany and Brazil).
- Main categories: CAPEX, machinery parts, chemicals and raw materials, MRO, IT software services, professional services, industrial services, and miscellaneous indirect materials.
- Main industries served: machinery and engineering, pharmaceuticals, chemicals, renewable energy generation, automotive, mining and oil/gas services, industrial technology and various industrial services.
Dec 2008 - Sep 2009
10 monthsFürth, Germany
Head of Dept. for Indirect Procurement
Primondo Operations (Arcandor-Group)
- Managed categories: temporary labor and IT services, CAPEX equipment, MRO, energy, facility management, packaging materials, construction services; realigned procurement and built up facility management, recycling and energy procurement functions.
- Consolidated procurement within Quelle Versand and Primondo group companies; implemented new tools and processes (e-sourcing, SAP modules).
- Responsibility for 10 employees and managed spend of €100 million per year.
Mar 2003 - Nov 2008
5 years 9 monthsBerlin, Germany
Project Manager
Drozak Consulting
- Various procurement projects focusing on cost reduction for goods and services and value engineering for market-leading companies in Europe and Latin America.
- Interim roles within procurement; training of international procurement teams.
- Industries covered: manufacturing, machinery and engineering, automotive, software development, power generation equipment and engineering, chemicals.
Oct 1999 - Feb 2003
3 years 5 monthsFrankfurt am Main, Germany
Consultant
KPMG Consulting / Bearingpoint
- Reviewed software development, monitored progress and quality of software deliverables.
- Facilitated the outsourcing process of back-office operations and software mergers in the banking sector.
- Industries covered: mobile telecommunications, financial services.
Summary
Senior manager with over 25 years of experience in procurement, deep experience across industries, "get-it-done" mindset & flexibility
Languages
German
AdvancedEnglish
AdvancedPortuguese
AdvancedSpanish
ElementaryEducation
Oct 2004 - Jun 2004
Cardiff University
Master of Business Administration · Business Administration · Cardiff, United Kingdom
Oct 1999 - Jun 1999
University of Applied Sciences Dresden
Graduate degree in Business Administration, Management & Marketing · Business Administration · Dresden, Germany · with distinction
Oct 1993 - Jun 1993
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Apprenticeship in Mechanical Engineering · Mechanical Engineering · Dresden, Germany
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