Matthias Weber - Interim SAP Master Data Manager and Purchasing

Q: Where is Matthias based?

Matthias is based in Teningen, Germany .

Q: What languages does Matthias speak?

Matthias speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced), French (Intermediate) .

Q: How many years of experience does Matthias have?

Matthias has at least 32 years of experience. During this time, Matthias has worked in at least 20 different roles and for 19 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 6 months . Note that Matthias may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Matthias's latest experience?

Matthias's most recent position is Interim SAP Master Data Manager and Purchasing at Pharmaceutical Company .

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

In recent years, Matthias has worked for Pharmaceutical Company , Mechanical Engineering Company , Telecommunications Company , Manufacturing Company , and Automotive (Commercial Vehicles) Company .

Q: Which industries is Matthias most experienced in?

Matthias is most experienced in industries like Manufacturing , Pharmaceutical , and Automotive . Matthias also has some experience in Telecommunication , Chemical , and Metals and Mining .

Q: Which business areas is Matthias most experienced in?

Matthias is most experienced in business areas like Procurement and Purchasing , Supply Chain Management , and Logistics . Matthias also has some experience in Finance , Business Intelligence , and Operations .

Q: Which industries has Matthias worked in recently?

Matthias has recently worked in industries like Pharmaceutical , Manufacturing , and Automotive .

Q: Which business areas has Matthias worked in recently?

Matthias has recently worked in business areas like Procurement and Purchasing , Supply Chain Management , and Business Intelligence .

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Teningen, Germany

Experience

Jan 2024 - Present

2 years 2 months

Interim SAP Master Data Manager and Purchasing

Pharmaceutical Company

Operational purchasing
Price negotiations
Revision of master data and transaction data
Implementation of data governance and data quality
Strategies in the material master
Reduction of process costs and inventories, presentation of a possible C-parts management
Development of KPIs
SAP documentation for MM and material master
Coaching and training of the purchasing team
Reduction of maverick buying
Participation in modeling the new P2P process

Jul 2023 - Nov 2023

5 months

Interim SAP Master Data Manager

Mechanical Engineering Company

Analyzing the material master, developing KPIs, deriving measures such as generating reorder data from an ABC XYZ analysis
Deriving actions to reduce stock shortages and material backlogs
Coaching and training key users to avoid past mistakes in the S4/Hana project
Process definitions, modeling, and implementation
Material master revisions for all modules to improve master data quality

May 2023 - Jul 2023

3 months

Interim Head of Purchasing

Telecommunications Company

Defining and implementing processes
Supporting ERP Business Central rollout
Master data and layout definitions
Price negotiations with subcontractors for civil engineering (-5%) and installation materials (-30%), indirect area
Completely revised contract management with a lawyer
Coaching and managing employees
Claims, negotiations, and avoiding liabilities
Establishing financially solid international subcontractors

Oct 2022 - Apr 2023

7 months

Interim SAP Manager and Process Coach

Manufacturing Company

Developing working processes in all SAP modules across international sites, especially MM and PP
Building a functioning APO planning
Process modeling and implementation in SAP Signavio
Documentation in SAP Enable
Training and coaching employees
Supporting internal staff in implementing the SAP project

May 2022 - Sep 2022

5 months

Interim Purchasing Manager

Automotive (Commercial Vehicles) Company

Purchasing airport equipment
Implementation of a defense project, 50% cost reduction, value EUR 480,000
Preparing Kanban for all product groups, direct and indirect
Reducing process costs by cutting order processes and material withdrawals
Internationalizing the product group: steel construction, laser cutting and finishing, electrical, TCO
Make or buy decisions
Contract management
Reducing suppliers by 10%
Revising the material master

Mar 2021 - Apr 2022

1 year 2 months

Interim Head of Purchasing, Interim ERP Consultant

Company in the automation sector

Develop purchasing, internationalization
Train employees
Build contract management
Supplier management
Corporate financing via leasing, fintech, major banks, investors, deferral of EUR 9,000,000 liabilities for 6 months
Evaluation of two ERP systems
Process modeling and implementation in SAP MM
Evaluated and requested ECM software for decision
During the protective shield and self-administered insolvency proceedings: negotiated with suppliers and worked in the M&A process, retention of title, calculations for investors, self-administration and trustees, contract reviews, defending against claims

Sep 2020 - Jan 2021

5 months

Interim Procurement Manager, Interim ERP Consultant

Telecommunications company

Evaluation of two ERP systems
ELO implementation (ECM software)
Replacing Salesforce in sales
Evaluate and commission Azure programming (BI)
Assess and negotiate network fees
Implement cost savings

Feb 2020 - May 2020

4 months

Interim Project Buyer for Metal Commodity

Automotive Tier 1 company

Tendering of BIW and chassis
Preparation of cost breakdown with existing supplier
Preparation for the industrial production of components
Preparation of in-house production facilities at the current supplier (cataphoretic coating, powder, wet paint, welding systems), setting up smooth production function, addressing defect lists and completion for approval
RFI regarding other commodities with queried suppliers, development of synergies
Process consulting in PSI Penta (ERP)
Support in contract management, preparation and execution of contractual processes
Evaluation of supplier claims with preparation and negotiation
Preparation for transitioning the customer into a pure service company
Restructuring supplier portfolios

Oct 2018 - Oct 2019

1 year 1 month

Interim Head of Purchasing

Machine and plant engineering company, manufacturing industry

Cost down, especially freight revision in parcel area with >25% reduction (savings approx. EUR 270,000)
Internationalization of sourcing
Decision basis for Navision 2018 or Business Central
Contract management for the upgrade to Business Central, negotiations with three providers
First process redesigns in Navision
Master data cleanup in Navision
Coaching and training of employees
Negotiations and project implementation of ELO ECM

Apr 2018 - Aug 2018

5 months

Interim Series Buyer / SAP MM Processes

Automotive Tier 2 company

Managing the forged parts commodity group including mechanical processing
Managing the seamless and welded steel pipes commodity group
Significant cost reduction within the commodity groups of over 30%
Database analyses and calculations in Excel
Reconciled and adjusted SAP MRP data and planning settings to avoid missing parts
Training in SAP MM and partly PP

May 2017 - Mar 2018

11 months

Interim Project Buyer

Mechanical and Plant Engineering Company

Project purchasing of all required goods for the plants
Pan-European benchmarking of cast parts (ductile/grey iron) 5–40,000 kg
Benchmarking of steel components
Cost-Down
Internationalization of sourcing
Development of the master data landscape
Reduction of error frequency in ERP INFOR
Cleanup of variable data

Oct 2016 - Feb 2017

5 months

Head of Strategic and Operational Purchasing

Rena Technologies GmbH

Contract management with key suppliers
Implementation of cost reduction program
Purchasing controlling and performance tracking

Jul 2016 - Sep 2016

3 months

Interim Head of Purchasing, bridging the internal succession search

Interroll Automation GmbH

Jun 2012 - Jun 2016

4 years 1 month

Head of Operational and Strategic Purchasing

Interroll Automation GmbH

Reduction of material costs excluding intercompany by > 12% within 12 months
Three Cost-Down projects in four years
Internationalization of purchasing
Improvement of the supply chain
International purchasing projects for the group as lead buyer (packaging, DIN parts, mechanical components)
Setup of contract management (framework, services, work contract, QSV, development, tooling)
Search and qualification of new suppliers, among others for a new product line
Substitution of uneconomical production processes
Setup of consignment warehouses
Key user SAP MM within ERP project, material management module
Process modeling and implementation in master data
Master data management in collaboration with other modules
Ensuring processes, avoiding process breaks
Preparation of documentation and training materials
Training and coaching of employees, also in Atlanta (USA) and Suzhou (China)
Development of the process landscape with headquarters
Development of KPIs and derivation of measures

Sep 2011 - Jan 2012

5 months

Head of Strategic Purchasing

Rothenberger Werkzeuge GmbH

Project lead for freight revision with an annual saving potential of > 8%
Establishment of new suppliers in LCC Europe
Linking the purchasing and quality assurance functions

Jun 2010 - Aug 2011

1 year 3 months

Head of Materials Management

Burkhardt GmbH

Negotiated up to 270 days payment terms with major suppliers
Sourced new credit insurance under unfavorable conditions (Atradius, Euler Hermes)
Reduced material ratio by 6% in one year, despite rising material costs
Key user for PSI Penta in ERP project, Materials Management module
Modeled processes and implemented them in master data
Managed master data in collaboration with other modules
Ensured smooth processes, preventing process disruptions
Created documentation and training materials
Trained and coached staff

Aug 2008 - Jan 2010

1 year 6 months

Group Leader Purchasing Mechanics and Technical Components

DMT Technology GmbH

Settled a compensation claim out of court in cooperation with the CFO, value approx. EUR 350,000
Achieved price reductions of up to 40% by sourcing steel parts in Eastern Europe at the same quality
Established collaboration with the purchasing department at the branch in France

Nov 2001 - Jul 2008

6 years 9 months

Senior Controller and Senior Buyer in the In-house Production Business Unit

Herrenknecht AG

Conducted profitability analysis of the business unit
Prepared investment calculations for machinery
Performed standard costing and budgeting
Calculated all common components over 4 years and entered them into the ERP system
Created transparency in manufacturing costs (make or buy) and optimized the production program
Conducted supplier inspections, audits and qualifications
Managed risks, searched for and selected suitable suppliers

May 1992 - Nov 2001

9 years 7 months

Strategic Buyer, Deputy Head of Purchasing

Herrenknecht AG

Managed project purchasing for parts of a tunnel boring machine
Conceptualized and implemented a Kanban system, C-parts management, reducing process costs
Designed and implemented internal logistics
Key user for Steeb AS400 ERP software
Performed value analysis and searched for substitutions with technical design team
Risk management in materials management
Analyzed inventory levels, set up automatic demand control, JIT, safety stocks
Inspected, audited and qualified suppliers
Handled procurement for large projects for subsidiary MSD Dresden over 3 years
Bundled small orders into framework orders
Led comprehensive cost-down projects

Nov 1991 - Apr 1992

6 months

Logistics Specialist

Janoschka GmbH

Jul 1991 - Oct 1991

4 months

Purchasing, Sales

Eisen-Müller GmbH

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 (28 years), Pharmaceutical (2 years), Automotive (1 year), Telecommunication (0.5 years), Chemical (0.5 years), and Metals and Mining (0.5 years).

Manufacturing

Pharmaceutical

Automotive

Telecommunication

Chemical

Metals and Mining

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 (31 years), Supply Chain Management (18.5 years), Logistics (10 years), Finance (8 years), Business Intelligence (3 years), and Operations (2 years).

Procurement

Supply Chain Management

Logistics

Finance

Business Intelligence

Operations

Skills

Microsoft Office
Erp System Sap 6.0 As Key User Mm, S4/hana, Very Good Skills In Pp, Sd
Psi Penta, Key User
Navision 2018, Business Central
Steeb As400
Infor
Ap+
Business Informatics At Akad Up To The End Of Basic Studies

Languages

German

Native

English

Advanced

French

Intermediate

Education

Sep 2003 - Oct 2004

EMA AG

Diploma in Business Administration · Business Administration · Freiburg im Breisgau, Germany

Mar 1998 - May 2000

Business Administrator IHK · Business Administration

Dec 1989 - Jun 1991

Merchant in Wholesale and Foreign Trade · Wholesale and Foreign Trade

...and 2 more

Profile

Created

November 2023

Last Update

January 2026

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Where is Matthias based?

Matthias is based in Teningen, Germany.

What languages does Matthias speak?

Matthias speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced), French (Intermediate).

How many years of experience does Matthias have?

Matthias has at least 32 years of experience. During this time, Matthias has worked in at least 20 different roles and for 19 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 6 months. Note that Matthias may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Matthias be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Matthias would be well-suited for roles such as: Interim SAP Master Data Manager and Purchasing, Interim SAP Master Data Manager, Interim Head of Purchasing.

What is Matthias's latest experience?

Matthias's most recent position is Interim SAP Master Data Manager and Purchasing at Pharmaceutical Company.

What companies has Matthias worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Matthias has worked for Pharmaceutical Company, Mechanical Engineering Company, Telecommunications Company, Manufacturing Company, and Automotive (Commercial Vehicles) Company.

Which industries is Matthias most experienced in?

Matthias is most experienced in industries like Manufacturing, Pharmaceutical, and Automotive. Matthias also has some experience in Telecommunication, Chemical, and Metals and Mining.

Which business areas is Matthias most experienced in?

Matthias is most experienced in business areas like Procurement and Purchasing, Supply Chain Management, and Logistics. Matthias also has some experience in Finance, Business Intelligence, and Operations.

Which industries has Matthias worked in recently?

Matthias has recently worked in industries like Pharmaceutical, Manufacturing, and Automotive.

Which business areas has Matthias worked in recently?

Matthias has recently worked in business areas like Procurement and Purchasing, Supply Chain Management, and Business Intelligence.

What is Matthias's education?

Matthias attended EMA AG for Business Administration.

What is the availability of Matthias?

Matthias is immediately available full-time for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Matthias?

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