Marc Langner - Strategic CPO Consultant

Q: Where is Marc based?

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

Q: What languages does Marc speak?

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

Q: How many years of experience does Marc have?

Marc has at least 28 years of experience. During this time, Marc has worked in at least 18 different roles and for 22 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 3 months . Note that Marc may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Marc's latest experience?

Marc's most recent position is Strategic CPO Consultant at Amara nZero .

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

In recent years, Marc has worked for Amara nZero , Siemens AG , Murrelektronik , Merkle (Dentsu) , and Helios Kliniken .

Q: Which industries is Marc most experienced in?

Marc is most experienced in industries like Telecommunication , Professional Services , Media, and Entertainment and Publishing . Marc also has some experience in Manufacturing , Healthcare , and Energy .

Q: Which business areas is Marc most experienced in?

Marc is most experienced in business areas like Procurement and Purchasing , Finance , Investments, and M&A & Venture Capital . Marc also has some experience in Strategy and Planning , Legal and Compliance , and Information Technology (IT) .

Q: Which industries has Marc worked in recently?

Marc has recently worked in industries like Professional Services , Healthcare , Media, and Entertainment and Publishing .

Q: Which business areas has Marc worked in recently?

Marc has recently worked in business areas like Procurement and Purchasing , Strategy and Planning , and Legal and Compliance .

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Munich, Germany

Experience

Jan 2025 - Dec 2025

1 year

Strategic CPO Consultant

Amara nZero

Advising the CPO on cost reduction potential in global procurement of energy and solar infrastructure technology
Focus on transparency, structuring, and identifying areas for action

Jan 2025 - Dec 2025

1 year

Contract Management

Siemens AG

Contract-side advice in the cross-functional negotiation team on selecting the corporate network WAN provider
Advising, systematically building, and coordinating a reliable claims basis as part of a global project

Jan 2024 - Dec 2025

2 years

Strategic Indirect Procurement Consultant

Murrelektronik

Optimizing indirect procurement with a focus on cost reduction and process improvement
Relevant savings as part of the consulting mandate

Jan 2024 - Dec 2024

1 year

Head of Procurement DACH (ad interim)

Merkle (Dentsu)

Establishing and leading procurement strategically and operationally in the DACH region
Introducing a governance & operating model, outsourcing professional services, implementing Coupa, and executing J-SOX

Jan 2022 - Dec 2023

2 years

Strategic IT Procurement Consultant

Helios Kliniken

Integrating decentralized IT procurement
Supporting public tenders in the healthcare sector (infrastructure, software)
Results confidential, focus on structuring & compliance

Jan 2022 - Dec 2023

2 years

Strategic Consulting IT Contract Management

Sky Deutschland

Multiple mandates to structure and lead IT contract management
Negotiations for hardware, software, outsourcing and operations, including commercial and legal responsibility
Substantial savings and risk reduction through a disruptive contracting approach

Jan 2021 - Dec 2022

2 years

Strategic Consulting IT Procurement

Biotronik

Global project: RFP corporate network redesign
Disruptive reset of tendering and contract logic
Structural savings and risk reduction

Jan 2021 - Dec 2022

2 years

Media Industry Procurement Projects Expert

H&Z

Subject matter expert in a group-wide cost reduction program (confidential client)
Consulting at group level, focusing on efficiency improvements and cost structures

Jan 2021 - Dec 2021

1 year

Strategic Consulting

DER Touristik

Subject matter expert in a cost reduction program
Support in identifying and implementing cost-saving opportunities

Jan 2020 - Dec 2021

2 years

Remote

Strategic Consulting

DekaBank

Implementation of the EBA guidelines (European Banking Authority)
Negotiations with over 100 service providers, adapting to remote service delivery, managing VAT issues
Focus on risk minimization, no savings

Jan 2020 - Dec 2020

1 year

Lead Generation Project Lead

Vitolus

Project management of testing and vaccination services during the pandemic
Structuring and implementation of nationwide lead generation for the public sector
Focus: Business Development

Jan 2019 - Dec 2020

2 years

Strategic Consulting IT Contract Management

Sky Deutschland

Multiple mandates for structuring and leading IT contract management
Negotiations on hardware, software, outsourcing and operations, including commercial and legal responsibility
Substantial savings and risk reductions through disruptive contracting approaches

Jan 2018 - Dec 2019

2 years

Director Procurement Central Europe

Dassault Systèmes

Overall responsibility for Procurement Central Europe
Leading category managers and integrating them into the international procurement organization
Line responsibility for central categories (IT, services, infrastructure)

Jan 2017 - Present

9 years 3 months

Senior Manager (External)

Deloitte

Consulting projects on due diligence and carve-outs in procurement
Analysis of existing relationships and presentation of findings to support decision making
Trainer for Advanced Procurement (training international teams)

Jan 2017 - Dec 2018

2 years

Strategic Consulting

Capgemini

Consulting in indirect procurement
Focus: cost reduction and negotiation support

Jan 2016 - Dec 2016

1 year

Strategic Consulting

thyssenkrupp Elevator

Global PLM project: RFP for software and system integrators
Substantial savings and risk reductions
Development of a connected approach for software and implementation partners

Jan 2014 - Dec 2016

3 years

Head of RFP & Contracting Factory

thyssenkrupp

Group-wide "daproh" program for data and process harmonization
Restructuring of strategic IT consulting partners (Accenture, IBM, Atos, SAP)
Project volume >€1bn, annual procurement volume >€100m
Significant cost and risk reduction in ongoing operations by switching from service contracts to work contracts

Jan 2012 - Dec 2014

3 years

Head of Procurement (ad interim)

HRS

Restructuring the procurement function (marketing, media, IT)
Process optimization, renegotiations & tenders, cost reduction of existing contracts

Jan 2012 - Dec 2012

1 year

Managing Director / CRO

AGOF Services

Restructuring the service company
Ensuring operations, realignment of the organization

Jan 2010 - Dec 2013

4 years

Head of Procurement (ad interim)

Congstar (Telekom)

Full responsibility for procurement (marketing, media, IT)
Conception & implementation of framework contracts for IT core service providers (SCRUM development, operations)
Renegotiations, tenders, cost reduction of existing contracts

Jan 2009 - Dec 2010

2 years

Head of Site Development & Management

Zeppelin University

Construction and renovation projects, on schedule and within budget
Project management for new campus build & operations
Leading 23 staff members

Jan 2000 - Dec 2009

10 years

Head of Central Purchasing & CRO

Telegate Group

Built purchasing function (IT, media, facilities, call center)
Restructuring & winding up of holdings (11880.com, travelgate)
Real estate & site concepts, rent cost reduction >50%
Investor relations: €30M capital increase, roadshows, shareholder meetings

Jan 1998 - Dec 2000

3 years

Leadership Development Program

Esso Germany

Category manager for shop business, supply trader for middle distillates/feedstocks (250 million DM p.a.)

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 Telecommunication (15 years), Professional Services (9 years), Manufacturing (5 years), Media and Entertainment (5 years), Energy (4 years), and Healthcare (4 years).

Telecommunication

Professional Services

Manufacturing

Media and Entertainment

Energy

Healthcare

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 (28 years), Finance (10 years), Investments and M&A (10 years), Strategy (5.5 years), Legal (5 years), and Information Technology (5 years).

Procurement

Finance

Investments and M&A

Strategy

Legal

Information Technology

Summary

Procurement and transformation expert with international experience in corporate and mid-sized company projects. Responsible for procurement budgets in the mid-three-digit million range per year as well as programs with a volume of more than EUR 1 billion.

Focus on transformation and disruptive contract negotiations that achieve savings of up to 40% and sustainably strengthen the procurement function. Mandates as interim CPO and CRO during periods of change and growth with a focus on improving efficiency, aligning stakeholders, and building acceptance.

Skills

Ms Office
Sap Ariba
Coupa
Crm/plm Systems

Languages

German

Native

English

Advanced

Education

Friedrich-Wilhelm-Gymnasium Cologne

Humanistic Abitur · Humanistic Abitur · Cologne, Germany

TU Berlin

Dipl.-Ing. Industrial Engineering · Industrial Engineering · Berlin, Germany

Profile

Created

January 2026

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Where is Marc based?

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

What languages does Marc speak?

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

How many years of experience does Marc have?

Marc has at least 28 years of experience. During this time, Marc has worked in at least 18 different roles and for 22 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 3 months. Note that Marc may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Marc be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Marc would be well-suited for roles such as: Strategic CPO Consultant, Contract Management, Strategic Indirect Procurement Consultant.

What is Marc's latest experience?

Marc's most recent position is Strategic CPO Consultant at Amara nZero.

What companies has Marc worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Marc has worked for Amara nZero, Siemens AG, Murrelektronik, Merkle (Dentsu), and Helios Kliniken.

Which industries is Marc most experienced in?

Marc is most experienced in industries like Telecommunication, Professional Services, Media, and Entertainment and Publishing. Marc also has some experience in Manufacturing, Healthcare, and Energy.

Which business areas is Marc most experienced in?

Marc is most experienced in business areas like Procurement and Purchasing, Finance, Investments, and M&A & Venture Capital. Marc also has some experience in Strategy and Planning, Legal and Compliance, and Information Technology (IT).

Which industries has Marc worked in recently?

Marc has recently worked in industries like Professional Services, Healthcare, Media, and Entertainment and Publishing.

Which business areas has Marc worked in recently?

Marc has recently worked in business areas like Procurement and Purchasing, Strategy and Planning, and Legal and Compliance.

What is Marc's education?

Marc holds a Bachelor in Industrial Engineering from TU Berlin.

What is the availability of Marc?

Marc is immediately available full-time for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Marc?

Marc's rate depends on the specific project requirements. Please use the Meet button on the profile to schedule a meeting and discuss the details.