Michael A. - Systematic Cost Reduction in Purchasing

Röhrmoos, Germany

Experience

Jan 2022 - Present

4 years

Industry focus: machinery, plant engineering and automotive in medium-sized enterprises.
Consulting focus: category strategies, supplier management, sustainability.
Many years of experience in strategic realignment and cost optimization of direct commodity groups.
Purchasing management / responsibility for commodity groups / project procurement.

Jan 2015 - Dec 2022

8 years

Laser, bending, as well as press, stamping, drawn parts and steel.
Purchasing volume €420 M.
Strategic realignment of the press, stamping and drawn parts category as part of the new awards for the cab of the new truck generation, meeting target costs and advancing internationalization.
Responsible for procurement in a major relocation project with active series parts (> 3,000 metal parts) after an announced plant closure, aiming to secure ongoing series production and optimize cost levels.
Introduction and leadership of the Steel Task Force to coordinate and manage steel risk and ensure results.

Jan 1995 - Dec 2015

21 years

Waghäusel, Germany

Jan 1995 - Dec 2015

21 years

Wilnsdorf, Germany

Jan 1995 - Dec 2015

21 years

Group-wide strategic procurement.
Purchasing volume €55 M.
Strategic realignment of material groups – mechanics, fluid, automation – to achieve sustainable savings at a machine and plant manufacturer.

Jan 1995 - Dec 2015

21 years

Group-wide strategic procurement.
Purchasing volume €80 M.
Project to reduce costs of a machine tool series involving purchasing, engineering and suppliers.

Many years of experience in strategic realignment and cost optimization of direct commodity groups
Strategic realignment of the press, stamping and drawn parts category as part of new awards for the cab of the new truck generation, adhering to target costs and advancing internationalization
Responsible for procurement in a major relocation project with active series parts (> 3,000 metal parts) after an announced plant closure, aiming to secure ongoing series production and optimize cost levels
Introduction and leadership of the Steel Task Force to coordinate and manage steel risk and ensure results
Strategic realignment of material groups – mechanics, fluid, automation – to achieve sustainable savings at a machine and plant manufacturer
Project to reduce costs of a machine tool series involving purchasing, engineering and suppliers
Purchasing management / responsibility for commodity groups / project procurement
Procurement consulting
Industry focus: machinery & plant engineering
Industry focus: automotive
Industry focus: medium-sized enterprises
Consulting focus: category strategies
Consulting focus: supplier management
Consulting focus: sustainability