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Oliver Heck
Independent consultant, interim manager and lecturer
Experience
Jan 2014 - Present
12 years 3 monthsIndependent consultant, interim manager and lecturer
Independent consultant, interim manager and lecturer
- Senior consultant and interim manager for industry and trade (focus on international strategic procurement and supply chain management)
- Substitute professor (part-time) for materials management, logistics & production at Mainz University of Applied Sciences in winter semester 2021/2022
- Lecturer (Mainz University of Applied Sciences) since summer semester 2017
- Specialist lecturer for procurement, logistics, foreign trade, industrial management and supply chain management
- Trainer (IHK), IHK Master Professional, IHK Bachelor Professional, IHK specialist and business economist qualifications, IHK commercial clerks
Jan 2002 - Dec 2014
13 yearsSenior Strategic Sourcer Networks
Deutsche Telekom Group
- Development and implementation of global procurement strategies
- Potential assessments and risk analyses of international markets based on global procurement market research
- Supplier management, supplier auditing, implementing compliance regulations with suppliers
- Negotiation and conclusion of framework agreements and execution of audit-proof procurement processes
- Procurement and awarding of outsourced services and technical products for customer projects
- Procurement volume (per project) avg. €10M, approx. €100M per year
- Product groups: high-tech equipment, maintenance services for IT/telecom networks, network capacities and facility management services for data centers
- Personnel management: project-related staffing and recruitment, technical leadership of up to 15 team members from various departments and suppliers per project
- Achieved approx. 50% cost reduction in procurement of high-tech equipment
- Consolidation of complex global maintenance contracts with administrative simplifications and cost savings of up to 90%
Jan 1996 - Dec 2002
7 yearsProduct Group Manager / Category Manager
Hoechst AG/hpi GmbH
- Development and implementation of procurement strategies with stakeholders
- Procurement consulting for a corporate client in cooperation with Accenture
- Procurement volume approx. €25M per year
- Technical management of local buyers for the respective product groups
- Needs analysis, concept development and implementation of e-business concepts
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Experienced in Telecommunication (13 years), Manufacturing (12 years), Retail (12 years), and Chemical (7 years).
Telecommunication
Manufacturing
Retail
Chemical
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Experienced in Procurement (30 years), Logistics (12 years), and Supply Chain Management (12 years).
Procurement
Logistics
Supply Chain Management
Languages
German
NativeEnglish
AdvancedEducation
Oct 1996 - Jun 2002
Mainz University of Applied Sciences
Diploma in Business Administration (FH) · Business Administration · Mainz, Germany
Oct 1994 - Jun 1996
Hoechst AG
Industrial Clerk (IHK) · Frankfurt, Germany
Secondary school diploma
...and 1 more
Certifications & licenses
IHK trainer according to §30 BBiG and AEVO
IHK
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Where is Oliver based?
Oliver is based in Geisenheim, Germany.
What languages does Oliver speak?
Oliver speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced).
How many years of experience does Oliver have?
Oliver has at least 30 years of experience. During this time, Oliver has worked in at least 3 different roles and for 3 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 10 years and 1 month. Note that Oliver may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.
What roles would Oliver be best suited for?
Based on recent experience, Oliver would be well-suited for roles such as: Independent consultant, interim manager and lecturer, Senior Strategic Sourcer Networks, Product Group Manager / Category Manager.
What is Oliver's latest experience?
Oliver's most recent position is Independent consultant, interim manager and lecturer at Independent consultant, interim manager and lecturer.
What companies has Oliver worked for in recent years?
In recent years, Oliver has worked for Independent consultant, interim manager and lecturer.
Which industries is Oliver most experienced in?
Oliver is most experienced in industries like Telecommunication, Manufacturing, and Retail. Oliver also has some experience in Chemical.
Which business areas is Oliver most experienced in?
Oliver is most experienced in business areas like Procurement and Purchasing, Logistics, and Supply Chain Management.
Which industries has Oliver worked in recently?
Oliver has recently worked in industries like Manufacturing and Retail.
Which business areas has Oliver worked in recently?
Oliver has recently worked in business areas like Logistics, Procurement and Purchasing, and Supply Chain Management.
What is Oliver's education?
Oliver attended Mainz University of Applied Sciences for Business Administration.
Does Oliver have any certificates?
Oliver has 1 certificate: IHK trainer according to §30 BBiG and AEVO.
What is the availability of Oliver?
Oliver is immediately available full-time for suitable projects.
What is the rate of Oliver?
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