Richard Steiner - Senior Manager Supply Chain Sustainability

Q: Where is Richard based?

Richard is based in Munich, Germany .

Q: What languages does Richard speak?

Richard speaks the following languages: English (Advanced), Spanish (Advanced) .

Q: How many years of experience does Richard have?

Richard has at least 18 years of experience. During this time, Richard has worked in at least 6 different roles and for 6 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 3 years . Note that Richard may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Richard's latest experience?

Richard's most recent position is Senior Manager Supply Chain Sustainability at KION AG .

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

In recent years, Richard has worked for KION AG and Rohde & Schwarz GmbH und Co. KG .

Q: Which industries is Richard most experienced in?

Richard is most experienced in industries like Manufacturing , Automotive , and Professional Services .

Q: Which business areas is Richard most experienced in?

Richard is most experienced in business areas like Supply Chain Management , Procurement and Purchasing , and Sustainability Management . Richard also has some experience in Project Management , Quality Assurance (QA) , and Strategy and Planning .

Q: Which industries has Richard worked in recently?

Richard has recently worked in industries like Manufacturing .

Q: Which business areas has Richard worked in recently?

Richard has recently worked in business areas like Procurement and Purchasing , Supply Chain Management , and Sustainability Management .

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Munich, Germany

Experience

Jan 2022 - Feb 2023

1 year 2 months

Senior Manager Supply Chain Sustainability

KION AG

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)
Continuous improvement of processes around sustainability within procurement

Aug 2014 - Dec 2021

7 years 5 months

Munich, Germany

Director Procurement – Department Processes, Methods & Tools

Rohde & Schwarz GmbH und Co. KG

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

Munich, Germany

Manager

Barkawi Management Consultants

Cross-industry strategic consulting with focus on supply chain management (purchasing, logistics and service)
Project coordination and management of a cost reduction project to optimize freight costs for a construction equipment manufacturer
Project management to reduce costs and complexity by implementing a standardized global logistics framework agreement
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

Munich, Germany

Senior Consultant

Ricardo Strategic Consulting

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)
Market study of 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 with the aim of significantly reducing manufacturing costs
Development of a market entry strategy for a new engine concept

Jan 2006 - Oct 2008

2 years 10 months

Munich, Germany

Project & Quality Manager

CONTEXT AG

Different engagements at BMW Group
Analysis and optimization of processes, advice to department heads with 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

Madrid, Spain

Postgraduate Intern Quality Management and Methods for Suppliers

Robert Bosch

Postgraduate internship in quality management and methods for suppliers

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 (13 years), Automotive (5.5 years), and Professional Services (3.5 years).

Manufacturing

Automotive

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 Supply Chain Management (15.5 years), Procurement (14.5 years), Sustainability Management (8.5 years), Project Management (8.5 years), Quality Assurance (3.5 years), and Strategy (2 years).

Supply Chain Management

Procurement

Sustainability Management

Project Management

Quality Assurance

Strategy

Skills

Software: Sap-mm; Lotus Notes; Ms Powerpoint; Ms Excel; Ms Word; Ms Outlook; Ms Visio; Jam; Viflow Etc.
Volunteering: Mobile Service Munich – (Caritas/tatendrang) (Since 2021 - Today)
Other Interests: Mountain Biking; Ski Touring; Hiking

Languages

English

Advanced

Spanish

Advanced

Education

Oct 1998 - Nov 2004

Technical University Ilmenau

Diploma, Specialization: Mechanical engineering, automation technology · Industrial engineer · Ilmenau, Germany

Jun 1995 - Feb 1996

Netherhallschool

Semester abroad, 6th Form · Cambridge, United Kingdom

Aug 1989 - Jun 1998

Luitpoldgymnasium Munich

High school diploma · Munich, Germany

Profile

Created

November 2024

Last Update

November 2025

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Where is Richard based?

Richard is based in Munich, Germany.

What languages does Richard speak?

Richard speaks the following languages: English (Advanced), Spanish (Advanced).

How many years of experience does Richard have?

Richard has at least 18 years of experience. During this time, Richard has worked in at least 6 different roles and for 6 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 3 years. Note that Richard may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Richard be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Richard would be well-suited for roles such as: Senior Manager Supply Chain Sustainability, Director Procurement – Department Processes, Methods & Tools, Manager.

What is Richard's latest experience?

Richard's most recent position is Senior Manager Supply Chain Sustainability at KION AG.

What companies has Richard worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Richard has worked for KION AG and Rohde & Schwarz GmbH und Co. KG.

Which industries is Richard most experienced in?

Richard is most experienced in industries like Manufacturing, Automotive, and Professional Services.

Which business areas is Richard most experienced in?

Richard is most experienced in business areas like Supply Chain Management, Procurement and Purchasing, and Sustainability Management. Richard also has some experience in Project Management, Quality Assurance (QA), and Strategy and Planning.

Which industries has Richard worked in recently?

Richard has recently worked in industries like Manufacturing.

Which business areas has Richard worked in recently?

Richard has recently worked in business areas like Procurement and Purchasing, Supply Chain Management, and Sustainability Management.

What is Richard's education?

Richard holds a Bachelor in Industrial engineer from Technical University Ilmenau.

What is the availability of Richard?

Richard is immediately available full-time for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Richard?

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