Kai Hagelganz - Consultant for Global IT Procurement

Q: Where is Kai based?

Kai is based in Iphofen, Germany .

Q: What languages does Kai speak?

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

Q: How many years of experience does Kai have?

Kai has at least 30 years of experience. During this time, Kai has worked in at least 11 different roles and for 9 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 3 years and 9 months . Note that Kai may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Kai's latest experience?

Kai's most recent position is Consultant for Global IT Procurement at Knauf Gruppe .

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

In recent years, Kai has worked for Knauf Gruppe , Amprion GmbH , AL-KO Technology Group GmbH , GROB-WERKE GmbH & Co. KG , and ManpowerGroup Deutschland GmbH .

Q: Which industries is Kai most experienced in?

Kai is most experienced in industries like Manufacturing , Metals and Mining , and Biotechnology . Kai also has some experience in Construction , Professional Services , and Transportation and Logistics .

Q: Which business areas is Kai most experienced in?

Kai is most experienced in business areas like Procurement and Purchasing , Operations , and Human Resources (HR) . Kai also has some experience in Finance , Supply Chain Management , and Logistics .

Q: Which industries has Kai worked in recently?

Kai has recently worked in industries like Construction , Professional Services , and Manufacturing .

Q: Which business areas has Kai worked in recently?

Kai has recently worked in business areas like Procurement and Purchasing , Operations , and Strategy and Planning .

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Iphofen, Germany

Experience

Jul 2023 - Present

2 years 8 months

Iphofen, Germany

Consultant for Global IT Procurement

Knauf Gruppe

in-depth consulting of the company in the area of Global IT Procurement (nine-figure purchasing volume)
creation of a comprehensive gap analysis (compare current state to target state)
derivation of concrete optimization measures
creation of a target operating model (TOM)
comprehensive process optimizations in the area of Global IT Procurement

Jan 2023 - Jun 2023

6 months

Dortmund, Germany

VP Operational Procurement & Accounts Payable

Amprion GmbH

consulting services in the in-depth reorganization of the entire procurement division (eleven-figure purchasing volume)
establishment of the operational procurement department
introduction of new and extensive revision of existing procurement processes
complete overhaul of the procurement manual
close collaboration with various corporate divisions
detailed consulting and support on diverse strategic special projects (e.g., introduction of a groundbreaking mobility concept, company-wide change management program, establishment of indirect procurement)
responsible for the accounts payable department

Apr 2022 - Oct 2022

7 months

Kötz, Germany

Director Global Procurement Indirect & Director Global Procure-to-Pay

AL-KO Technology Group GmbH

strategic, professional, and disciplinary responsibility for global indirect procurement (40 locations, nine-figure purchasing volume)
development of the division into a global procurement organization (assessing the current situation, category management, staff management, etc.)
independently leading purchasing and contract negotiations worldwide
implementation and optimization of procurement processes
taking over global responsibility for the procure-to-pay (P2P) process and all procurement-related SOX processes

Sep 2021 - May 2022

9 months

Mindelheim, Germany

Interim Manager Global IT Procurement

GROB-WERKE GmbH & Co. KG

assessing the current situation in global IT procurement
outlining recommended process adjustments
developing an optimized category management (category strategy)
identifying optimizations in task distribution in the overall indirect procurement division
consulting discussions with stakeholders at various levels
supporting new tenders and renegotiations, especially in global IT procurement
active supplier management (finding new suppliers, developing existing ones, phasing out unnecessary suppliers)
ABC analysis in indirect procurement
short-term savings generation through various measures (e.g., mid-year contract negotiations)
digitization of C-parts procurement and introduction of a single-accounts-payable model

May 2021 - Sep 2021

5 months

VP Global Purchasing Indirect

Extensive consulting in the in-depth reorganization of global indirect procurement (due to a strict NDA no further information is available)

Mar 2020 - Oct 2021

1 year 8 months

Eschborn, Germany

Director Procurement & Real Estate

ManpowerGroup Deutschland GmbH

Change management: During the COVID-19 crisis, reorganized the scope of responsibilities and split it into three departments: Procurement, Mobility, Real Estate
Complete realignment of the real estate strategy
Significant cost savings in a challenging market environment

Apr 2011 - Feb 2020

8 years 11 months

Eschborn, Germany

Manager Administration & Controlling

Rio Tinto GmbH

Authorized signatory with sole power of attorney for Rio Tinto Iron & Titanium GmbH and Rio Tinto Commercial GmbH (combined trading volume EUR 2.2 billion/year); full P&L responsibility
Head of Administration for Rio Tinto Sales & Marketing EIMEA – Europe, India, Middle East, Africa (IT, HR, Purchasing, Logistics & Supply Chain, Customer Service, Compliance, administrative departments)
Personnel responsibility for 70 people (international)
Change management: Complete reorganization of the Customer Service Europe department
Outsourcing part of the department to Spain
Awarded "Rio Tinto Hero" in the Global Employee Recognition Programme for outstanding development of the German organization

Sep 2009 - Mar 2011

1 year 7 months

Butzbach, Germany

Director Purchasing & Carrier Relations

V-Private AG

Global responsibility for Purchasing, Carrier Relations, General Administration and Human Resources with reorganization of the departments
International negotiations at C-level

Nov 2008 - Aug 2009

10 months

Minden, Germany

Head of Services & Investment Purchasing & Head of Supply Chain

Melitta Haushaltsprodukte GmbH & Co. KG

European head of the Services & Investment Purchasing department
Global head of the Supply Chain Management department
International management responsibility for three locations in Germany and China (27 people)

Jan 2003 - Oct 2008

5 years 10 months

Neu-Isenburg, Germany

Office Manager Central Eastern Country Group (CECG)

Genzyme GmbH

Management of central services for 12 European countries (Purchasing, Telecommunications, Logistics, Fleet, Travel Management, Office Management, Real Estate, Corporate Security, Fixed Assets, etc.); personnel responsibility for 35 people
Global Lead Buyer for the entire group for IT & Telecommunications

Jul 1995 - Dec 2002

7 years 6 months

Various management positions in procurement

Global procurement of electronic components
Responsible for purchasing various product groups
Head of Purchasing EMEA
Global management of all technical aspects at trade shows and roadshows
Establishment and leadership of the central procurement department
Setup and administration of central services (e.g., office communication, fleet management, facility management, real estate, HR, marketing, etc.)

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 (9.5 years), Metals and Mining (9 years), Biotechnology (6 years), Construction (2.5 years), Professional Services (1.5 years), and Transportation (1.5 years).

Manufacturing

Metals and Mining

Biotechnology

Construction

Professional Services

Transportation

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 Procurement (21.5 years), Operations (16.5 years), Human Resources (10.5 years), Finance (9 years), Supply Chain Management (8.5 years), and Logistics (7.5 years).

Procurement

Operations

Human Resources

Finance

Supply Chain Management

Logistics

Languages

German

Native

English

Advanced

Profile

Created

January 2024

Last Update

January 2025

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Where is Kai based?

Kai is based in Iphofen, Germany.

What languages does Kai speak?

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

How many years of experience does Kai have?

Kai has at least 30 years of experience. During this time, Kai has worked in at least 11 different roles and for 9 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 3 years and 9 months. Note that Kai may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Kai be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Kai would be well-suited for roles such as: Consultant for Global IT Procurement, VP Operational Procurement & Accounts Payable, Director Global Procurement Indirect & Director Global Procure-to-Pay.

What is Kai's latest experience?

Kai's most recent position is Consultant for Global IT Procurement at Knauf Gruppe.

What companies has Kai worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Kai has worked for Knauf Gruppe, Amprion GmbH, AL-KO Technology Group GmbH, GROB-WERKE GmbH & Co. KG, and ManpowerGroup Deutschland GmbH.

Which industries is Kai most experienced in?

Kai is most experienced in industries like Manufacturing, Metals and Mining, and Biotechnology. Kai also has some experience in Construction, Professional Services, and Transportation and Logistics.

Which business areas is Kai most experienced in?

Kai is most experienced in business areas like Procurement and Purchasing, Operations, and Human Resources (HR). Kai also has some experience in Finance, Supply Chain Management, and Logistics.