Richard S. - Senior Manager Supply Chain Sustainability

Munich, Germany

Experience

Jan 2022 - Feb 2023

1 year 2 months

Germany

Integration of Sustainability tools and reporting (EcoVadis IQ & Integrity Next)
Implementation of new group wide supplier identifier (DUNS Number)
Scope 3 Emission evaluation (spend and weight based)
Continous improvement of processes around sustainability within procurement

Aug 2014 - Dec 2021

7 years 5 months

Germany

Founding, development and management of a new purchasing department
Implementation of a SaaS platform (EcoVadis) to measure the sustainability performance of suppliers
Responsible for controlling and reporting of purchasing success and contract management
Conception and introduction of a global supplier management program ("Growing together")
Standardization of processes in strategic purchasing
Introduction of material group strategies and risk workshops
Representation of Procurement in internal and external audits
Rollout of strategic purchasing processes in the plants

Jan 2011 - Jul 2014

3 years 7 months

Germany

Cross-industry strategic consulting with focus on supply chain management (purchasing, logistics and service)
Coordination and management of a cost reduction project to optimize freight costs for a construction equipment manufacturer
Management of a project to reduce costs and complexity by implementing a standardized global logistics framework agreement
Conducted a 3D-printing feasibility study of spare parts for an agricultural machinery manufacturer, including technology assessment, parts selection, business case and roadmap creation
Management and development of the "Strategic Purchasing and Collaboration" competence team
Sales activities, supervision of master's students and working students

Oct 2008 - Dec 2010

2 years 3 months

Germany

Strategic consulting projects in the automotive industry
Purchasing cost reduction for various commodities in aftersales of an international automotive OEM
Development of a currency strategy in the purchasing department of an automobile manufacturer, including training of strategic and operational buyers (Detroit, USA)
Conducted market study on engineering service providers Powertrain in the service purchasing of a German automobile manufacturer
Program management office in the product development of a premium automotive OEM aimed at significantly reducing manufacturing costs
Development of a market entry strategy for a new engine concept

Jan 2006 - Oct 2008

2 years 10 months

Germany

Different engagements at BMW Group
Analysis and optimization of processes and advice to department heads, with a focus on logistics in engine development
Analysis and improvement of current field failures, risk assessment and development of measures to reduce warranty in drive train

Jan 2005 - Oct 2005

10 months

Spain