Miroslav Nedinic - Head of Procurement

Q: Where is Miroslav based?

Miroslav is based in Sundern (Sauerland), Germany .

Q: What languages does Miroslav speak?

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

Q: How many years of experience does Miroslav have?

Miroslav has at least 17 years of experience. During this time, Miroslav has worked in at least 5 different roles and for 6 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 3 years and 10 months . Note that Miroslav may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Miroslav's latest experience?

Miroslav's most recent position is Head of Procurement at Scheu-Holding GmbH .

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

In recent years, Miroslav has worked for Scheu-Holding GmbH , Schmiedetechnik Plettenberg GmbH & Co.KG , and Honsel Umformtechnik GmbH .

Q: Which industries is Miroslav most experienced in?

Miroslav is most experienced in industries like Manufacturing and Professional Services .

Q: Which business areas is Miroslav most experienced in?

Miroslav is most experienced in business areas like Procurement and Purchasing , Supply Chain Management , and Project Management .

Q: Which industries has Miroslav worked in recently?

Miroslav has recently worked in industries like Manufacturing .

Q: Which business areas has Miroslav worked in recently?

Miroslav has recently worked in business areas like Procurement and Purchasing and Supply Chain Management .

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Sundern (Sauerland), Germany

Experience

Jan 2023 - Sep 2025

2 years 9 months

Head of Procurement

Scheu-Holding GmbH

Challenge: No procurement structure in place. Lack of transparency on costs and suppliers.
Approach: Set up a 5-member team, introduced purchasing policies, category strategy and supplier development.
Results: Over €1 million in savings through contract negotiations and supplier management. Established new KPI systems.

Aug 2021 - Dec 2022

1 year 5 months

Head of Procurement

Schmiedetechnik Plettenberg GmbH & Co.KG

Challenge: Limited supplier selection due to OEM requirements, volatile steel markets and supply risks for 60,000 tons of raw steel per year.
Approach: Negotiated prices with existing suppliers, secured the supply chain and performed benchmark analyses to identify alternative market options.
Results: Supply secured despite market pressure, sustainable cost stabilization achieved and identified savings potential of €2.5 million through benchmarking.

Sep 2018 - Aug 2021

3 years

Deputy Head of Procurement

Honsel Umformtechnik GmbH

Challenge: High cost base, reliance on single suppliers and global procurement risks.
Approach: Category management, global sourcing (Eastern Europe & Asia) and supplier benchmarking.
Results: 5–7% annual cost reductions on volumes above €25 million and stable supply chains.

Oct 2017 - Aug 2018

11 months

Senior Consultant

Kloepfel Consulting GmbH

Challenge: Mid-sized clients with high procurement costs and no structured category strategy.
Approach: Led projects, conducted analyses and negotiations, implemented quick wins.
Results: Over €1.2 million in annual savings for clients.

Apr 2016 - Jul 2017

1 year 4 months

MRO Procurement Manager

Einkaufsallianz Nord GmbH

Challenge: Inefficient MRO procurement and lack of cost transparency.
Approach: Process analysis, category strategy and supplier strategies (benchmarking and allocation).
Results: Over €1.5 million in annual savings and significant efficiency gains.

Aug 2008 - Mar 2016

7 years 8 months

Head of Purchasing

Mixaco Maschinenbau

Challenge: fragmented supplier base, no ERP support, high costs.
Approach: supplier consolidation, implementation of ERP Navision, framework agreements.
Results: double-digit savings, quality improvement, sustainable process optimization.

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 (14.5 years) and Professional Services (2 years).

Manufacturing

Professional Services

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 (17 years), Supply Chain Management (3.5 years), and Project Management (1 year).

Procurement

Supply Chain Management

Project Management

Summary

Interim Manager for Procurement & Supply Chain with over 20 years of experience in automotive, mechanical engineering, food and medical technology. Specialist in quickly establishing procurement structures, optimizing costs in the million-euro range and managing suppliers in international markets. I bring proven solutions and immediately measurable results to challenging project situations.

Skills

Strategic & Operational Procurement
Cost Optimization & Process Management
Category & Supplier Management
Contract & Price Negotiations
Leadership & Development Of Purchasing Teams
Global Sourcing & International Supplier Management
Ms Office (Word, Excel, Powerpoint)
Sap Mm/srm
Proalpha
Dynamics Navision

Languages

German

Native

English

Advanced

Profile

Created

January 2026

Last Update

February 2026

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Where is Miroslav based?

Miroslav is based in Sundern (Sauerland), Germany.

What languages does Miroslav speak?

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

How many years of experience does Miroslav have?

Miroslav has at least 17 years of experience. During this time, Miroslav has worked in at least 5 different roles and for 6 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 3 years and 10 months. Note that Miroslav may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Miroslav be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Miroslav would be well-suited for roles such as: Head of Procurement, Deputy Head of Procurement, Senior Consultant.

What is Miroslav's latest experience?

Miroslav's most recent position is Head of Procurement at Scheu-Holding GmbH.

What companies has Miroslav worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Miroslav has worked for Scheu-Holding GmbH, Schmiedetechnik Plettenberg GmbH & Co.KG, and Honsel Umformtechnik GmbH.

Which industries is Miroslav most experienced in?

Miroslav is most experienced in industries like Manufacturing and Professional Services.

Which business areas is Miroslav most experienced in?

Miroslav is most experienced in business areas like Procurement and Purchasing, Supply Chain Management, and Project Management.

Which industries has Miroslav worked in recently?

Miroslav has recently worked in industries like Manufacturing.

Which business areas has Miroslav worked in recently?

Miroslav has recently worked in business areas like Procurement and Purchasing and Supply Chain Management.

What is the availability of Miroslav?

Miroslav is immediately available full-time for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Miroslav?

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