Kai Jucknat - Project Manager

Q: Where is Kai based?

Kai is based in Worms, Germany .

Q: What languages does Kai speak?

Kai speaks the following languages: English (Advanced), Spanish (Advanced), Chinese (Advanced), German (Elementary) .

Q: How many years of experience does Kai have?

Kai has at least 11 years of experience. During this time, Kai has worked in at least 6 different roles and for 1 company . The average length of individual experience is 2 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 Project Manager at parasus GmbH .

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

In recent years, Kai has worked for parasus GmbH .

Q: Which industries is Kai most experienced in?

Kai is most experienced in industries like Professional Services and Information Technology (IT) .

Q: Which business areas is Kai most experienced in?

Kai is most experienced in business areas like Project Management , Information Technology (IT) , and Supply Chain Management . Kai also has some experience in Quality Assurance (QA) , Procurement and Purchasing , and Customer Service .

Q: Which industries has Kai worked in recently?

Kai has recently worked in industries like Professional Services and Information Technology (IT) .

Q: Which business areas has Kai worked in recently?

Kai has recently worked in business areas like Project Management , Information Technology (IT) , and Supply Chain Management .

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Worms, Germany

Experience

Sep 2024 - Present

1 year 6 months

Worms, Germany

Project Manager

parasus GmbH

Full responsibility for integrating Ivalua with SAP, including planning, control and implementation
Planning and leading all project phases, from requirements analysis to go-live
Coordinating the integration of these Ivalua modules with SAP: SRM module (Supplier Relationship Management), Sourcing module (tenders & supplier selection), Contract Management module (contract administration & compliance), Quality module (supplier assessment & quality control)
Managing the interface implementation between Ivalua and SAP for: supplier integration, material master data synchronization
Project management and team leadership, including regular status calls, alignments and risk management
Ensuring adherence to budget and milestone plans
Coordinating between IT, business departments, external service providers and implementation partners
Requirements management and solution design for seamless integration between Ivalua and SAP
Planning and conducting tests, training and change management activities
Creating project documentation, decision templates and reports for management

Apr 2024 - Feb 2025

11 months

Lübeck, Germany

Sub-Project Manager

parasus GmbH

Responsible for the MM stream within the SAP S/4HANA implementation
Supporting the company-wide SAP rollout from over 300 legacy systems
Capturing and designing end-to-end procurement processes, including direct procurement, contract manufacturing, service procurement, supplier management, serial number profiles
Managing the functional and technical design of requirements in the SAP MM module
Coordinating the integration of SAP MM with other modules
Close collaboration with business departments, IT and external service providers to implement requirements
Supporting the definition and implementation of master data concepts for material and supplier data
Monitoring project progress, milestones and budget for the MM stream
Organizing and supporting tests, training and cutover activities
Creating project documentation, status reports and decision support materials for management

Jun 2023 - Jan 2024

8 months

Kuwait City, Kuwait

Project Manager, Management Consultant

parasus GmbH

Consulting on building a procurement organization for sourcing and procurement of goods from India and China
Planning all project phases and corresponding action items
Developing procurement strategy: Creating a sustainable sourcing strategy for the Asian market with a focus on China and India
Supplier selection and qualification: Identifying, evaluating and choosing suitable suppliers based on quality, cost and compliance criteria
Contract negotiations considering international trade and customs regulations
Process design and implementation of efficient purchasing and procurement processes across the entire supply chain
Quality and risk management: Ensuring adherence to quality standards and identifying and minimizing procurement risks, and training quality teams
Digital procurement processes: Implementing and integrating digital tools like Alibaba and MadeInChina
Intercultural collaboration and facilitation between international teams and training internal purchasing staff
Compliance and sustainability: Ensuring compliance with local regulations, environmental standards and ethical sourcing policies
Performance monitoring and reporting: Defining KPIs to measure efficiency and continuously improve procurement processes

Feb 2018 - Sep 2022

4 years 8 months

Shenzhen, China

General Manager, Project Manager

parasus GmbH

Leading and managing the S/4HANA roll-out in China, including resource and budget management
Stakeholder management between global and local teams, and alignment with business departments, IT, external partners and Chinese authorities
Adapting to local requirements: Ensuring compliance with Chinese regulations and integrating specific market needs
Risk management and go-live strategy: Identifying and managing risks and developing a robust cutover and hypercare phase
Change management and training: Organizing training for key users and end users for the S/4HANA rollout
Developing and implementing a Java web application for quality management (product compliance tool), including requirements analysis, workflow definition, IT vendor sourcing, development, testing and global rollout
Integrating the web application with SAP via IDoc
Optimizing IT-supported processes for supplier evaluation and management (KPI definition, scorecard creation, supplier classification)
Comprehensive department restructuring through digitization and workflow standardization
Implementing a group-wide quality assurance standard by developing a QC handbook and standardizing IT-supported control processes

Jun 2015 - Dec 2018

3 years 7 months

Quanzhou, China

Global Procurement Director, Project Manager

parasus GmbH

Implementing digital purchasing and procurement strategies to improve the supply chain
Implementing the catalogue buying solution JCatalog
Leading and managing the JCatalog roll-out in China and the UK, including resource and budget management
Stakeholder management between global and local teams, and alignment with business departments, IT, external partners and authorities
Risk management and go-live strategy: Identifying and managing risks and developing a robust cutover and hypercare phase
Change management and training for key users and end users for the JCatalog rollout
Leading strategic IT and process management projects to increase efficiency in purchasing and supplier management
Building and managing IT-supported KPI systems for performance measurement and supplier qualification
Developing and deploying a central product information management system (PIM), including software scoping, IT change management and migration project
Digital transformation of the entire sourcing process with IT-supported supplier and quality management
Establishing and leading digital compliance management for suppliers, including audit standards and reporting tools
IT-supported optimization of packaging and warehouse processes to reduce costs and increase efficiency

Jun 2014 - Dec 2015

1 year 7 months

Hangzhou, China

Head of Sales & Delivery, Project Manager

parasus GmbH

Development of a digital infrastructure for market entry in Australia, including IT-supported after-sales services and customer support
Implementation of a digital compliance and quality management system for supplier evaluation and auditing as a web service
IT-supported process optimization in purchasing and production, including digital tools for price and contract negotiation

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 Professional Services (10.5 years) and Information Technology (8 years).

Professional Services

Information Technology

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 Project Management (9.5 years), Information Technology (8 years), Supply Chain Management (8 years), Procurement (6 years), Quality Assurance (6 years), and Customer Service (1.5 years).

Project Management

Information Technology

Supply Chain Management

Procurement

Quality Assurance

Customer Service

Skills

Process Design
Jira / Confluence
Sap S/4 Procurement (Mm)
Project Manager
Management Consultant Sap Ecc Mm
Agile / Scrum
Bpm
Business Consulting
Process Analysis/design
Sourcing/procurement
Project Management
Logistics
Pharmaceuticals
Fmcg
Automotive
Retail
Project Leadership & Delivery: Managing And Executing Complex Procurement And Transformation Projects
Process Optimization & Digitization: Identifying And Implementing Efficiency Improvements In Purchasing And Procurement Processes
Stakeholder & Change Management: Close Collaboration With Internal And External Partners For Successful Implementation Of Changes
Supplier Management & Negotiations: Selecting, Evaluating And Negotiating With Suppliers To Ensure Sustainable And Stable Supply Chains
Strategic Procurement Management: Developing And Implementing Procurement Strategies To Optimize Costs, Quality And Delivery Performance

Languages

English

Advanced

Spanish

Advanced

Chinese

Advanced

German

Elementary

Profile

Created

June 2025

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Frequently asked questions

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Where is Kai based?

Kai is based in Worms, Germany.

What languages does Kai speak?

Kai speaks the following languages: English (Advanced), Spanish (Advanced), Chinese (Advanced), German (Elementary).

How many years of experience does Kai have?

Kai has at least 11 years of experience. During this time, Kai has worked in at least 6 different roles and for 1 company. The average length of individual experience is 2 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: Project Manager, Sub-Project Manager, Project Manager, Management Consultant.

What is Kai's latest experience?

Kai's most recent position is Project Manager at parasus GmbH.

What companies has Kai worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Kai has worked for parasus GmbH.

Which industries is Kai most experienced in?

Kai is most experienced in industries like Professional Services and Information Technology (IT).

Which business areas is Kai most experienced in?

Kai is most experienced in business areas like Project Management, Information Technology (IT), and Supply Chain Management. Kai also has some experience in Quality Assurance (QA), Procurement and Purchasing, and Customer Service.