Marcus Brückmann - Contract and Claim Manager

Q: Where is Marcus based?

Marcus is based in Einhausen, Germany .

Q: What languages does Marcus speak?

Marcus speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced), Spanish (Intermediate), French (Intermediate), Catalan (Elementary) .

Q: How many years of experience does Marcus have?

Marcus has at least 39 years of experience. During this time, Marcus has worked in at least 20 different roles and for 20 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 11 months . Note that Marcus may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Marcus's latest experience?

Marcus's most recent position is Contract and Claim Manager at SWS SüdLink .

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

In recent years, Marcus has worked for SWS SüdLink , Exymp , Bilfinger Life Science Automation , Exyte , and PWC SüdLink .

Q: Which industries is Marcus most experienced in?

Marcus is most experienced in industries like Professional Services , Construction , and Manufacturing . Marcus also has some experience in Aerospace and Defense , Pharmaceutical , and Automotive .

Q: Which business areas is Marcus most experienced in?

Marcus is most experienced in business areas like Finance , Procurement and Purchasing , and Human Resources (HR) . Marcus also has some experience in Operations , Sales , and Marketing .

Q: Which industries has Marcus worked in recently?

Marcus has recently worked in industries like Professional Services , Pharmaceutical , and Utility Services .

Q: Which business areas has Marcus worked in recently?

Marcus has recently worked in business areas like Procurement and Purchasing , Finance , and Human Resources (HR) .

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Einhausen, Germany

Experience

Apr 2025 - Present

11 months

Contract and Claim Manager

SWS SüdLink

Claim and contract management for Transnet and suppliers on behalf of Salzwerke Heilbronn

Sep 2023 - Feb 2024

6 months

Andorra la Vella, Andorra

Consultant

Exymp

Consulting for start-ups
Consulting in international purchasing, especially Spain and Vietnam
Marketing and sales consulting

Apr 2023 - Sep 2023

6 months

Flensburg, Germany

Strategic Contract and Claim Manager, Sales

Bilfinger Life Science Automation

Contract and claim management of services
Drafting framework agreements
Revising the proposal process
Setting up SharePoint for the new framework agreements
Creating, maintaining, and organizing project documents such as drawings, specifications, contracts, reports, permits, and correspondence
Distributing documents to relevant team members
Acting as a bridge between different project stakeholders

Dec 2022 - Dec 2022

1 month

Freiberg, Germany

Strategic Contract and Claim Manager, Construction

Exyte

Contract and claim management of construction and services

Jan 2022 - Jul 2022

7 months

Würzburg, Germany

Contract and Claim Manager, Energy

PWC SüdLink

Contract and claim management of construction and services
Developing and implementing contracts with regional planning service providers
Creating, maintaining, and organizing project documents
Reviewing and defining contractual requirements
Managing document revisions
Setting up and maintaining a systematic filing and archiving system using Think Tank
Distributing documents to relevant team members via Jira
Ensuring compliance with contractual requirements for document management

Oct 2021 - Jan 2022

4 months

Neu-Isenburg, Germany

Strategic Contract Manager

Apleona

Contract management of services
Support in central procurement
Contact with suppliers and clarifying contract amendments

Apr 2021 - Sep 2021

6 months

Bern, Switzerland

Strategic Construction Contract Manager

CSL Behring

Contract management of construction and services
Claim management with existing suppliers
Application of EU procurement law in setting up the new project
Evaluation of potential contractors
Restructuring the tendering process
Preparation of tender and award documents
Setting up SharePoint for contract drafts

Jan 2020 - Feb 2022

2 years 2 months

Biberach, Germany

Strategic Construction Contract and Claim Manager

Boehringer Ingelheim

Contract management of construction and FM services
Restructuring and creation of processes
Negotiation of contract extensions
Setting up and maintaining SharePoint with the planning team
Conducting negotiations
Quickly retrieving specific documents on request from project team members
Creating, maintaining, and organizing project documents
Managing document revisions and ensuring the latest versions are easily accessible
Distributing documents to relevant team members
Checking that documents comply with project standards and requirements
Tracking and documenting all project-related correspondence and approvals
Proficient use of EDMS software to streamline document control processes and maintain an electronic database of project documents
Serving as a bridge between different project stakeholders

Oct 2018 - Nov 2018

2 months

Stuttgart, Germany

Strategic Construction Procurement

Vonovia

Strategic procurement of construction and FM services
Evaluation of potential contractors
Conducting negotiations
Preparation of award documents

Aug 2016 - Apr 2018

1 year 9 months

Melsungen, Germany

Group Leader Strategic Procurement - Construction & Services

B. Braun Melsungen

Strategic procurement of construction and FM services
Reorganization of cleaning services
Management of construction work for B. Braun's new executive building
Organization of a new production facility in Romania
Reorganization of Braun Facility Services GmbH as a facility company
Application of EU procurement law and FIDIC (Yellow Book)
Evaluation of potential contractors
Conducting negotiations
Supplier management
Claim and contract management
Setting up and maintaining a systematic filing and archiving system
Ensuring compliance with regulatory and contractual requirements for document management
Tracking and documenting all project-related correspondence and approvals
Developing software to simplify document control processes and maintain an electronic database of project documents
Creating, maintaining, and organizing project documents
Managing document revisions

Jun 2014 - Mar 2016

1 year 10 months

Ludwigshafen, Germany

Head of Commercial FM / Controller

Cofely GmbH

Preparation and commentary of monthly and annual financial statements (IFRS, HGB at the branch level)
Forecasts, special analyses, and reports
Budget planning
Facility management tasks
Procurement and management of US operations

May 2013 - Feb 2014

10 months

Berlin, Germany

Construction Project Manager

Hotelumbau Berlin

Engaging subcontractors
Coordinating with the client
Identifying and negotiating change orders

Jan 2013 - Present

13 years 2 months

Interim Manager and Coach

EQ-CI / Zentaur-bti

Interim manager in the areas of:
Controlling
Strategic procurement
Organization
Corporate management
Commercial leadership
Coach in the field of equine-assisted leadership training

Jun 2009 - Dec 2012

3 years 7 months

Kaiserslautern, Germany

Contract Manager

Bilfinger Berger Government Services GmbH

Overall management of a Europe-wide project for the maintenance and supply of household appliances to the US Army
Managed a team of 90 employees
Responsible for the project's revenue and profit

Jun 2007 - May 2009

2 years

Neu-Isenburg, Germany

Head of Commercial Processes and Controlling

HSG Zander Rhein-Main GmbH

Responsible for accounting, controlling, and IT
Commercial management of the Rhine-Main region with a turnover of approx. €70 million
Project manager for implementing an internal service billing system
Project manager for implementing a regional procurement department to restructure the region's purchasing potential
Project manager for the reorganization and optimization of technical services

Oct 1994 - Apr 2007

12 years 7 months

Bensheim, Germany

CEO

Asphalt-Bau Dziura GmbH

Managing Partner (Building Construction)
Responsible for HR management, sales, marketing, finance, purchasing, and engineering

Mar 1992 - Sep 1994

2 years 7 months

Oberursel, Germany

Financial Analyst

AVIS Autovermietung GmbH & Co. KG

Project manager for the Station Contribution System, responsible for managing and further developing the system to capture and control all rental stations in Germany as profit centers
Strategic planning

Aug 1991 - Feb 1992

7 months

Barcelona, Spain

Field Sales Europe

ECOMA S.L.

Sales of special machines for the packaging industry
Marketing

Apr 1991 - Jul 1991

4 months

Barcelona, Spain

Assistant to the Marketing Director

Rowenta España

Conducting sales analyses
Contributing to the marketing plan

Jan 1984 - Jun 1988

4 years 6 months

Bürstadt, Germany

Partner in Executive Management

Wellpappe Bürstadt GmbH

Monthly BWA reconciliation
Implementation of work planning
Establishing production controlling
Performing planned vs. actual comparisons
Developing cost-saving measures and tracking them

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 (15 years), Construction (13.5 years), Manufacturing (5.5 years), Aerospace and Defense (3.5 years), Pharmaceutical (2.5 years), and Energy (2.5 years).

Professional Services

Construction

Manufacturing

Aerospace and Defense

Pharmaceutical

Energy

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 Finance (32.5 years), Procurement (27.5 years), Human Resources (25.5 years), Operations (19.5 years), Marketing (14 years), and Sales (14 years).

Finance

Procurement

Human Resources

Operations

Marketing

Sales

Summary

Diploma in Business Administration from the University of Mannheim, specialized in Organization (Controlling)
Purchasing, Sales, and Production Controlling
Forecasting, Budget planning, monthly and annual financial statements
Business analyses, planning calculations, KPIs, and optimization of controlling processes
Profit center and cost center accounting, cost reduction
SAP and knowledge of NAVISION
Excel expert
Negotiation expert
Optimization of purchasing processes and controlling processes
Experience in corporate management, project management, and contract drafting
Experience in leading and overseeing purchasing nationally and internationally
Experience implementing a regional purchasing organization
Experience in US business
Sales and cost calculation
HR management
Experience in the fields of industry, services, construction and plant engineering, facility management, and consumer goods (non-food)
Many years of leadership experience, leading decentralized units (including internationally)

Skills

Microsoft Office, Especially Excel
Operating Systems: Windows
Sap Mm
Navision Ips And Mis

Languages

German

Native

English

Advanced

Spanish

Intermediate

French

Intermediate

Catalan

Elementary

Education

Oct 1983 - Sep 1991

University of Mannheim

Diploma in Business Administration · Business Administration · Mannheim, Germany

Apr 1972 - May 1981

Goethe-Gymnasium an der Bergstraße

Abitur · Bensheim, Germany

Certifications & licenses

Bilfinger Berger Training: Combating Corruption and Bribery

Bilfinger Berger

Bilfinger Berger Training: Compliance and Code of Conduct

Bilfinger Berger

Pedagogy and Didactics during Officer Training

University Seminar on Labor Law

University Seminar on Industrial Technology

University Seminar on Employee Motivation

Profile

Created

January 2024

Last Update

January 2026

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Frequently asked questions

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Where is Marcus based?

Marcus is based in Einhausen, Germany.

What languages does Marcus speak?

Marcus speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced), Spanish (Intermediate), French (Intermediate), Catalan (Elementary).

How many years of experience does Marcus have?

Marcus has at least 39 years of experience. During this time, Marcus has worked in at least 20 different roles and for 20 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 11 months. Note that Marcus may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Marcus be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Marcus would be well-suited for roles such as: Contract and Claim Manager, Consultant, Strategic Contract and Claim Manager, Sales.

What is Marcus's latest experience?

Marcus's most recent position is Contract and Claim Manager at SWS SüdLink.

What companies has Marcus worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Marcus has worked for SWS SüdLink, Exymp, Bilfinger Life Science Automation, Exyte, and PWC SüdLink.

Which industries is Marcus most experienced in?

Marcus is most experienced in industries like Professional Services, Construction, and Manufacturing. Marcus also has some experience in Aerospace and Defense, Pharmaceutical, and Automotive.

Which business areas is Marcus most experienced in?

Marcus is most experienced in business areas like Finance, Procurement and Purchasing, and Human Resources (HR). Marcus also has some experience in Operations, Sales, and Marketing.

Which industries has Marcus worked in recently?

Marcus has recently worked in industries like Professional Services, Pharmaceutical, and Utility Services.

Which business areas has Marcus worked in recently?

Marcus has recently worked in business areas like Procurement and Purchasing, Finance, and Human Resources (HR).

What is Marcus's education?

Marcus attended University of Mannheim for Business Administration.

Does Marcus have any certificates?

Marcus has 6 certificates. Among them, these include: Bilfinger Berger Training: Combating Corruption and Bribery, Bilfinger Berger Training: Compliance and Code of Conduct, and Pedagogy and Didactics during Officer Training.

What is the availability of Marcus?

Marcus is immediately available full-time for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Marcus?

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