Manfred Wüst - Head of Purchasing and Project Procurement, Special Machine Engineering

Q: Where is Manfred based?

Manfred is based in Königstein im Taunus, Germany and can operate in on-site , hybrid , and remote work models.

Q: What languages does Manfred speak?

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

Q: How many years of experience does Manfred have?

Manfred has at least 31 years of experience. During this time, Manfred has worked in at least 24 different roles and for 20 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 1 month . Note that Manfred may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Manfred's latest experience?

Manfred's most recent position is Head of Purchasing and Project Procurement, Special Machine Engineering at Client in Hamburg .

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

In recent years, Manfred has worked for Client in Hamburg , Paul-Tech AG, Mannheim , Client in special machinery construction , WüPa Manfred Wüst + Partner GmbH , and FM client in the Rhine-Main region .

Q: Which industries is Manfred most experienced in?

Manfred is most experienced in industries like Manufacturing , Professional Services , and Construction . Manfred also has some experience in Banking and Finance , Education , and Food and Beverage .

Q: Which business areas is Manfred most experienced in?

Manfred is most experienced in business areas like Procurement and Purchasing , Strategy and Planning , and Quality Assurance (QA) . Manfred also has some experience in Sales , Information Technology (IT) , and Product Development .

Q: Which industries has Manfred worked in recently?

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

Q: Which business areas has Manfred worked in recently?

Manfred has recently worked in business areas like Procurement and Purchasing , Strategy and Planning , and Product Development .

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Königstein im Taunus, Germany

Experience

Apr 2024 - Oct 2024

7 months

Head of Purchasing and Project Procurement, Special Machine Engineering

Client in Hamburg

Leading the purchasing team
Identifying cost saving opportunities and efficiency improvements in the procurement process and implementing process optimizations
Developing and implementing procurement strategies in coordination with product management (CTO) and operations management (COO)
Managing and selecting suppliers for high-quality and cost-effective products and services
Negotiating purchasing contracts and framework agreements
Monitoring material flow between suppliers, external manufacturing and assembly companies, and in-house production
Ensuring compliance with quality and delivery standards in coordination with QA (production)

Feb 2023 - Jan 2024

1 year

Strategic Technical Project Procurement, HVAC and electrical

Paul-Tech AG, Mannheim

Strategic support for executing the business plan
Acquisition and development of a network of craft businesses
Tenders for HVAC and electrical installation services
Scheduling coordination
Negotiating and closing framework agreements

Sep 2022 - Dec 2022

4 months

Strategic Technical Procurement / IT Purchasing

Client in special machinery construction

Restructuring the supplier portfolio in the Rhine-Main region
Renegotiating and negotiating new framework agreements
Price and conditions negotiations

May 2022 - Aug 2022

4 months

Commercial Broker

WüPa Manfred Wüst + Partner GmbH

Providing technical advice to clients from the food, chemical and electrical engineering industries in the areas of occupational safety, conveyor technology, mechanical seals, and industrial equipment

Feb 2022 - Apr 2022

3 months

Strategic Technical Project Procurement, Building Services and Facility

FM client in the Rhine-Main region

Contract negotiations and drafting (schedules, warranties, guarantees, penalties)
Supplier management and evaluation
Ensuring project documentation by subcontractors
Credit checks

Jul 2021 - Jan 2022

7 months

Commercial Broker

WüPa Manfred Wüst + Partner GmbH

Technical consulting for customers in the food industry, chemical and electrical engineering sectors in the areas of occupational safety, conveyor technology, mechanical seals and industrial technical equipment

May 2021 - Jun 2021

2 months

Strategic Technical Project Procurement, Building Technology and Facility

FM customer in the Rhine-Main area

Contract negotiations and contract drafting (schedules, warranties, guarantees, contract penalties)
Supplier management and supplier evaluation
Ensuring project documentation by subcontractors (timesheets, personnel records, official certificates, proof of insurance)
Credit checks

Oct 2020 - Jun 2021

9 months

Bruchsal, Germany

Technical Purchasing, Special Machine Construction

Volocopter GmbH

Order processing and requirements clarification
Collaboration with internal project engineers, including IT

Jul 2020 - Sep 2020

3 months

Eschborn, Germany

Strategic Technical Project Procurement, HVAC and Electrical

Techem Energy Contracting

Project negotiations
Negotiation of maintenance and project contracts under the four-eyes principle according to customer guidelines
Installation of local and district heating transfer stations, combined heat and power plants, service connection stations
Negotiation of operations management contracts
Design and drafting of project-specific framework agreements
Standardization of heating systems as well as maintenance and operations management
Optimization of ordering and documentation processes

Mar 2020 - Jun 2020

4 months

Commercial Broker

WüPa Manfred Wüst + Partner GmbH

Technical consulting for customers in the food industry, chemical and electrical engineering sectors in the areas of occupational safety, conveyor technology, mechanical seals and industrial technical equipment

Apr 2019 - Feb 2020

11 months

Eschborn, Germany

Strategic Technical Project Procurement, HVAC and Electrical

Techem Energy Contracting

Project negotiations
Negotiation of maintenance and project contracts following a four-eyes principle according to customer guidelines
Installation of local and district heating transfer stations, combined heat and power plants, and building connection stations
Negotiation of operational management contracts
Designing and drafting project-specific framework agreements
Standardization of heating systems including maintenance and operations management
Optimization of ordering processes

Aug 2017 - Mar 2019

1 year 8 months

Trade Broker

WüPa Manfred Wüst + Partner GmbH

Technical consulting for customers in the food, chemical, and electrical engineering industries in the areas of occupational safety, conveyor technology, mechanical seals, and industrial technical equipment

Jan 2017 - Jul 2017

7 months

Tactical Buyer (Strategic Technical Project Procurement / CAPEX Purchasing)

Nestlé Frankfurt Anlagenbau

Negotiation and conclusion of framework agreements and non-disclosure agreements
Purchasing of dosing systems, containers, compressors, and subcontractor services considering Nestlé-specific conditions
Technical and commercial requirements clarification in collaboration with project engineers

Sep 2016 - Dec 2016

4 months

Frankfurt, Germany

External Services Buyer

KfW-Bank

Purchasing of IT and management consulting, organizational, and project-related services

Jan 2016 - Aug 2016

8 months

Strategic Technical Project Procurement, Building Services and Facility Management

Bilfinger HSG FM GmbH

Reviewing project and technical building services/in-house facility management contracts for compliance with framework agreements
Contract negotiations across all trades of technical building services and in-house facility management
Contract-related consulting for project engineers

Sep 2014 - Dec 2015

1 year 4 months

Frankfurt, Germany

IT Procurement

KfW-Bank

Tendering and awarding of software licenses and hardware components
Procurement of personnel services

May 2014 - Aug 2014

4 months

Darmstadt, Germany

Strategic Technical Project Procurement, Construction Services and Plant Equipment

Merck KGaA

Procurement of construction, equipment and services (apparatus, vessels and on-site construction work)
Conducting tenders via MyFutura and award procedures
Negotiation and commissioning of consulting, expert and safety engineering services
Negotiation and commissioning of cleaning and expansion work
Analysis of framework and maintenance contracts using SAP/MM
Documentation of negotiation results

Aug 2013 - Apr 2014

9 months

Strategic Procurement of Event Services

Bilfinger HSG Event Services

Negotiation and commissioning of framework, individual and service contracts for personnel, logistics, exhibition construction, catering and other service providers

Mar 2013 - Jul 2013

5 months

Procurement of Personnel and Consulting Services

ERGO-Versicherungen

Negotiation and commissioning of IT and online services via SAP-SRM

Feb 2012 - Mar 2013

1 year 2 months

Strategic Development and Expansion of a Network of Craftsmen

Belfor Deutschland GmbH

Negotiation and commissioning of subcontractor agreements for trades such as painters, drywall installers, carpenters, tilers, interior decorators, floor layers, electricians, plumbers, roofers, heating engineers and industrial climbers

Nov 2011 - Jan 2012

3 months

Purchasing for Events and Functions

ERGO-Versicherungen

Implementing requirements and negotiating with event service providers

Jan 2011 - Oct 2011

10 months

Strategic Technical Project Procurement for Building Services and Facilities

Bilfinger HSG FM GmbH

Negotiating and awarding framework, individual, and maintenance contracts for technical building management trades
Contract-related advice to project engineers
Support in the day-to-day operations of regional procurement for the Rhine-Main area

Jan 2010 - Oct 2011

1 year 10 months

Strategic Technical Project Procurement for HVAC, Sanitary, and Electrical

Bilfinger HSG Gebäudetechnik Klima

Success-based project negotiations
Collaboration and coordination with project engineers

Jul 2009 - Dec 2009

6 months

Success-based project procurement

Start-up with new clients

Special stainless steel flanges
Delivery and installation of a stainless steel railing at a wastewater treatment plant

Mar 2009 - Present

17 years

Independent Purchasing Service Provider and Commercial Broker; Interim Technical Purchasing Manager

WüPa Manfred Wüst + Partner GmbH

Self-employed as a purchasing service provider and commercial broker
Interim Technical Purchasing Manager

Jul 2001 - Mar 2009

7 years 9 months

Friedrichsdorf, Germany

Head of Purchasing

Arnold AG

Managed purchasing department of 8 staff across 2 sites with a purchasing volume of approx. €35M
IT procurement (licenses and hardware components)
Procurement of external services and complete sheet metal assemblies
Project procurement and subcontractor services, including contract negotiations under VOL/VOB and contract law
Monthly reporting of purchasing KPIs to management
Optimized purchasing processes and switched to PDF sending, saving €30,000 per year
Reduced indirect material costs by €65,000 through demand consolidation

May 2000 - Jan 2001

9 months

Frankfurt, Germany

Head of Purchasing

Intermas Electronics

Led a team of 5 staff
Participated in quality assurance agreements
Procurement marketing, sourcing and planning of electronic and electromechanical components

Jan 1995 - Dec 2000

6 years

Independent procurement service provider

Own procurement services office

Procurement for well-known regional banks (IT hardware, office supplies, promotional items), machine builders, metal processors and carpentry companies
Freelance instructor in adult education (BfW, IB, IHK Karlsruhe) teaching basic business studies and economics

Technical Buyer in Machinery and Plant Engineering

Hellmut Geiger GmbH & Co. KG

Project procurement of electrical components and capital goods
Independently negotiated contracts and awarded subcontractor services under VOL/VOB and contract law
Sourced and planned production materials
Collaborated with project engineers

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 (17.5 years), Professional Services (17 years), Construction (10.5 years), Banking and Finance (7.5 years), Education (6 years), and Chemical (3 years).

Manufacturing

Professional Services

Construction

Banking and Finance

Education

Chemical

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 (30.5 years), Strategy (2 years), Quality Assurance (1.5 years), Sales (1.5 years), Information Technology (1.5 years), and Product Development (1 year).

Procurement

Strategy

Quality Assurance

Sales

Information Technology

Product Development

Summary

Profile & Specialization  Interim Manager Technical Procurement focusing on awards in the technical environment, especially HVAC & plumbing, plant engineering and finishing trades.  Many years of experience with subcontractor contracts, technical services and legally sound awarding in project business.  Clearly structured, strong negotiator, implementation-oriented. Core Competencies  Many years of experience in negotiations, even in complex situations with demanding partners  Contract drafting under German Civil Code (BGB), Commercial Code (HGB), Construction Contract Procedures (VOB/VOL)  Negotiating subcontractor and maintenance contracts  Managing technical trades & craft service providers  Collaboration with legal, project management & engineering Technical Areas  Building services / MEP / Facility  Construction services and ancillary services  Civil engineering services  Craft services  Heating, ventilation, air conditioning & sanitation  Special machine construction, plant engineering, apparatus and tank construction  Engines, gearboxes  Metal processing and metal modules (laser cutting, punching, bending, welding) Languages  German (native)  English good (negotiation level)

Skills

Responsible For Purchasing Management, Both Technical And Disciplinary (6 Employees)
Strategic, Technical Procurement/capex
Negotiation Leadership And Contract Drafting
Plant Contract Law, Hgb, Bgb, Vol/vob
Strong Communication Skills
Metal Processing (Laser Cutting, Punching, Bending, Welding)
Purchasing Sheets, Pipes, Profiles Made Of Steel, Aluminum, Stainless Steel
Purchasing Engines, Gearboxes, Apparatus And Tank Construction, Metal Assemblies
Surface Treatment (Powder Coating, Shot Blasting, Polishing, Grinding)
Machine And Plant Engineering
Heating, Ventilation, Sanitation
Negotiation Of Subcontractor Services, Craft Services
Negotiation Of Maintenance Contracts For Doors And Gate Systems
Negotiation Of Installation And Construction Services
Reading Technical Drawings
It Procurement
Procurement Of Staffing Services
Ms Dynamics (Good Knowledge)
Ms Office (Very Good Knowledge)
Myfutura, Tool For Online Tenders Of Construction Services As Well As Mep (Good Knowledge)
Sap Mm And Srm (Good Knowledge)
Infor:com (Very Good Knowledge)
Sage Soft (Very Good Knowledge)

Languages

German

Native

English

Advanced

Education

Sep 1991 - Oct 1993

IHK Specialist in Purchasing & Materials Management

Oct 1982 - Jun 1984

Industrial Clerk

Oct 1975 - Jun 1978

Papermaker

Profile

Created

January 2024

Last Update

January 2026

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Frequently asked questions

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Where is Manfred based?

Manfred is based in Königstein im Taunus, Germany and can operate in on-site, hybrid, and remote work models.

What languages does Manfred speak?

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

How many years of experience does Manfred have?

Manfred has at least 31 years of experience. During this time, Manfred has worked in at least 24 different roles and for 20 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 1 month. Note that Manfred may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Manfred be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Manfred would be well-suited for roles such as: Head of Purchasing and Project Procurement, Special Machine Engineering, Strategic Technical Project Procurement, HVAC and electrical, Strategic Technical Procurement / IT Purchasing.

What is Manfred's latest experience?

Manfred's most recent position is Head of Purchasing and Project Procurement, Special Machine Engineering at Client in Hamburg.

What companies has Manfred worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Manfred has worked for Client in Hamburg, Paul-Tech AG, Mannheim, Client in special machinery construction, WüPa Manfred Wüst + Partner GmbH, and FM client in the Rhine-Main region.

Which industries is Manfred most experienced in?

Manfred is most experienced in industries like Manufacturing, Professional Services, and Construction. Manfred also has some experience in Banking and Finance, Education, and Food and Beverage.

Which business areas is Manfred most experienced in?

Manfred is most experienced in business areas like Procurement and Purchasing, Strategy and Planning, and Quality Assurance (QA). Manfred also has some experience in Sales, Information Technology (IT), and Product Development.

Which industries has Manfred worked in recently?

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

Which business areas has Manfred worked in recently?

Manfred has recently worked in business areas like Procurement and Purchasing, Strategy and Planning, and Product Development.

What is Manfred's education?

Manfred attended education in IHK Specialist in Purchasing & Materials Management.

What is the availability of Manfred?

Manfred is immediately available part-time for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Manfred?

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