Marc (Dr.) Wiedenmann
Supplier Management, Supply Chain Risk & Resilience
Experience
Passenger Transport (Supplier Management: Setup, Digitalization & Governance)
Functional management of requirements for the company-wide Supplier Management tool (Digital Procurement)
Developing and prioritizing user stories within the Scrum framework (Agile Delivery)
Process modeling and harmonization of global procurement workflows (End-to-End Integration)
Coordinating and aligning specifications with stakeholders from procurement, IT, and business units (Cross-Functional Alignment)
Handing over the final requirements to the development team, including quality assurance and continuous feedback loops
Supplier Management, Supply Chain Risk & Resilience
Public Transport / Passenger Transport
Rolling out a supplier management tool including onboarding and governance (Supplier Lifecycle Management)
Selecting and implementing a supply chain risk management system (Source-to-Pay, system integration)
Developing interactive Power BI dashboards for data-driven insights (Data Visualization)
Designing and conducting supplier risk assessments (Risk Analysis, Predictive Analytics)
Building a qualitative supplier criticality methodology to prioritize strategic suppliers (Business Impact Analysis)
Consultant: Sustainable Purchasing & Supply Chain Management
Getinge & Maquet
Developing a holistic sustainable procurement framework and ESG management in procurement (Sustainable Procurement, ESG Compliance)
Implementing the LkSG compliance lifecycle to fulfill all due diligence requirements (Regulatory Compliance, Due Diligence)
Integrating LkSG requirements into international standards (CSRD, CSDDD, EUDR, CBAM) for global supply chain compliance (International Regulations, Compliance Alignment)
Leading interface workshops to harmonize CSRD and LkSG requirements, including effort estimation for CSDDD implementation (Stakeholder Engagement, Impact Assessment)
Consultant: Strategic Procurement & Supplier Management
Insurance Company
Developing a strategic sourcing and supplier governance framework to centralize spend and maverick control (Procurement Governance)
Leading cross-functional stakeholder workshops for change enablement and goal alignment (Agile Collaboration)
Rolling out SAP Ariba SLP and Supplier Risk modules and integrating ESG compliance tools (Source-to-Pay)
Co-leading the sustainable procurement subproject to implement ESG regulations in the insurance environment
Optimizing master and master data management and implementing an SCRM governance framework with predictive analytics
Supplier Management, Supply Chain Risk & Resilience
Public Transport / Passenger Transport
Rolling out a supplier management tool including onboarding and governance (Supplier Lifecycle Management)
Selecting and implementing a supply chain risk management system (Source-to-Pay, system integration)
Developing interactive Power BI dashboards for data-driven insights (Data Visualization)
Designing and conducting supplier risk assessments (Risk Analysis, Predictive Analytics)
Building a qualitative supplier criticality methodology to prioritize strategic suppliers (Business Impact Analysis)
Consultant: Strategic Procurement – Resilience in Purchasing and Supply Networks
Various companies (building materials, electrical and textile industries)
Conducting workshops on strategic supplier and supply chain management, including ESG in procurement and SCM (LKSG, CSDDD, EUDR, CBAM)
Supply chain risk and resilience: data-driven risk and business impact analysis
Introduction of digital procurement tools (ESG, SCRM and e-procurement tools)
Master data and category management: as-is analysis and future-state development
Consultant: Procurement Excellence – Data-driven Supply Chain Resilience
Stihl AG & Co. KG
Implementation of a data-driven risk intelligence framework for Tier-1/2 suppliers (Big Data, Predictive Analytics)
Identification and preparation of business data and ESG KPIs for risk assessment in the global supply network (ESG compliance, end-to-end visibility)
Development of a quantitative KPI-based supplier criticality model using machine learning to prioritize strategic suppliers (Predictive Modelling, Supplier Segmentation)
Leading cross-functional collaboration between manufacturing, sales, procurement, logistics and category management (stakeholder management, agile methods)
Design and roll-out of interactive Power BI dashboards for real-time monitoring and executive reporting (Dashboarding, Digital Transformation)
Consultant: Strategic Procurement & Supply Chain Management
SCRM Consulting GmbH
Full-time work on various projects and project leadership with up to 20 team members
Procurement digitalization: design and implementation of e-procurement systems including change management approaches
Data-driven decision making in procurement: development and implementation of data analysis strategies and use of AI in procurement
Sustainable purchasing and supply chain management: building sustainable supply chains considering regulatory requirements and global standards
Supply chain risk and resilience: development and implementation of holistic risk analysis and management systems to increase corporate resilience
Strategic procurement and supplier management: development and implementation of systems for supplier selection, evaluation and development
Lecturer for Procurement and Supply Chain Management
Frankfurt School of Finance & Management & International School of Management
Conducting German- and English-language courses on procurement and supply chain management
Part-time work in change management
Strategic Consultant: Procurement & Supply Chain Management
Risktrict - TTI GmbH
Consulting services in the field of supply chain risk management
Development and prototypical implementation of risk management processes
Sustainability in procurement: data-based assessment of supply chain risks
E-procurement and digitalization: project-based collaboration with international manufacturing companies
Supplier management and development, global sourcing, category management, process optimization and consulting, cost analysis and optimization, project management
Industries Experience
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Experienced in Manufacturing (5.5 years), Education (5.5 years), Construction (5 years), Professional Services (4.5 years), Transportation (1.5 years), and Government and Administration (1.5 years).
Business Areas Experience
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Experienced in Procurement (8 years), Supply Chain Management (8 years), Project Management (4.5 years), Business Intelligence (2 years), and Information Technology (1.5 years).
Summary
As a strategic consultant, I help companies strengthen the resilience of their procurement and supply networks, focusing on strategic procurement, risk management, and sustainability in complex supply chains. I optimize procurement processes, develop resilient supply chain strategies, and integrate sustainability standards. With international experience and a practical, hands-on mentality, I implement efficient solutions and foster the sustainable development of teams.
Skills
Soft Skills
- Communication & Leadership Skills
- Diplomacy & Negotiation Skills
- Structured & Goal-oriented Work Style
- Problem-solving Skills
- Change Management
- Teamwork & Intercultural Competence
Hard Skills
- Supply Chain Management
- Risk Management & Resilience In Procurement
- Sustainability In Procurement
- E-procurement & Digitalization
- Supplier Management & Development
- Global Sourcing
- Category Management
- Process Optimization & Consulting
- Cost Analysis & Optimization
- Project Management
It Skills
- Erp Systems: Sap S/4hana, Sap R/3
- E-procurement: Jaggaer, Mercanis, Sap Ariba, Tacto, Kodiak Hub, Onventis
- Specialized Tools: Ecovadis, Integrity Next, Osapiens, Dnb, Sphera, Prewave, Mercanis, Kodiak Hub, Sap Ariba, Coface, Bitsight, Take-e-way
- Office & Data Analysis: Ms Office, Power Bi
- Communication & Collaboration: Ms Teams, Slack, Google Suite, Asana, Jira, Miro, Confluence
Languages
Education
Graduate School of Excellence Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (GSaME)
Ph.D. in Economics · Supply Chain Risk Management · Stuttgart, Germany · Magna cum laude
University of Stuttgart
Master's program, business administration major: Supply Chain Management · Technology Management · Stuttgart, Germany
University of Stuttgart
Bachelor's program, engineering major; business administration minor · Technology Management · Stuttgart, Germany
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