Roland Geppert - Senior Manager Strategic Purchasing

Q: Where is Roland based?

Roland is based in Kusterdingen, Germany .

Q: What languages does Roland speak?

Roland speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced), French (Elementary) .

Q: How many years of experience does Roland have?

Roland has at least 31 years of experience. During this time, Roland has worked in at least 13 different roles and for 14 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 2 months . Note that Roland may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Roland's latest experience?

Roland's most recent position is Senior Manager Strategic Purchasing at Fresenius Medical Care GmbH .

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

In recent years, Roland has worked for Fresenius Medical Care GmbH , VACOM GmbH , SAARSTAHL AG , LONZA arxada , and ELECTROLUX AB .

Q: Which industries is Roland most experienced in?

Roland is most experienced in industries like Manufacturing , Automotive , and Construction . Roland also has some experience in Energy , Aerospace and Defense , and Healthcare .

Q: Which business areas is Roland most experienced in?

Roland is most experienced in business areas like Sales , Procurement and Purchasing , and Marketing . Roland also has some experience in Project Management , Product Development , and Customer Service .

Q: Which industries has Roland worked in recently?

Roland has recently worked in industries like Manufacturing , Healthcare , and Metals and Mining .

Q: Which business areas has Roland worked in recently?

Roland has recently worked in business areas like Project Management , Procurement and Purchasing , and Customer Service .

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Kusterdingen, Germany

Experience

Jan 2025 - Dec 2025

1 year

Senior Manager Strategic Purchasing

Fresenius Medical Care GmbH

Managed a €190 million spend portfolio
Responsible for CapEx and MRO procurement
Procured plastic parts, filters, electronics and services

May 2024 - Dec 2024

8 months

Senior Manager Strategic Purchasing

VACOM GmbH

Managed a €30 million spend portfolio
Responsible for CapEx and MRO procurement
Procured metal components, raw materials, cast parts and electronics

Apr 2023 - Mar 2024

1 year

Head of Purchasing CapEx

SAARSTAHL AG

Managed a €890 million spend portfolio
Oversaw CapEx procurement for machinery and plant equipment
Led services procurement and process optimization; change management and organizational optimization

Jun 2022 - Mar 2023

10 months

Senior Project Manager Optimization MRO

LONZA arxada

Managed a €40 million MRO spend
Led MRO outsourcing initiatives
Optimized net working capital (NWC)

Jan 2020 - May 2022

2 years 5 months

Senior Manager Inside Sales & Service

ELECTROLUX AB

Led order processing, service and project management across DACH region
Implemented Salesforce and new ERP system
Drove organizational optimization and Lean Management practices

Oct 2018 - Sep 2019

1 year

Senior Purchasing Manager CapEx

Flint Group Germany GmbH

Managed a €37 million CapEx spend
Procured machinery and plant equipment
Managed services procurement

Oct 2016 - Sep 2018

2 years

General Manager Sales, Projects & MRO

INDUKO GmbH

Managed an €18 million budget
Oversaw global MRO projects including in the USA
Led sales and project delivery teams

Apr 2015 - Jul 2016

1 year 4 months

Interim Director Strategic Purchasing

Gardner Denver GmbH

Managed a €98 million spend portfolio
Procured CapEx, direct materials, cast parts, plastics, electronics and filters

Dec 2013 - Mar 2015

1 year 4 months

General Manager Commercial

INKA AG / CS GmbH

Managed a €9 million budget
Held commercial responsibility for purchasing and sales
Procured production materials: steel, semi-finished products, sheets, fittings and services
Managed subcontracting and external workshops

Sep 2007 - Nov 2013

6 years 3 months

Director Sales & Marketing, General Manager

INKA AG

Led sales and marketing across Germany, Europe and USA
Developed customer acquisition and retention strategies
Managed a €14 million budget
Optimized procurement from China and India
Grew revenue by 30% and established presence in Spain and USA

Sep 2002 - Sep 2007

5 years 1 month

Sales Director DACH & Eastern Europe

TIMKEN Corp.

Led sales and marketing in Germany, Austria, Switzerland and Eastern Europe
Managed sales of precision steel components, rolled steel and bearings
Key account management for Daimler, ZF and GM
Oversaw a €14.5 million profit center
Achieved 12% EBIT increase

Aug 1999 - Aug 2002

3 years 1 month

Sales Engineer / Key Account Manager

METALDYNE-HOLZER

Managed top accounts: Daimler-Chrysler, Bosch, Saab, Volvo and Autoliv worldwide
Sold precision drivetrain and gearbox components
Coordinated technical development and production processes
Managed a €16.5 million budget
Doubled sales in the airbag sector

Feb 1995 - Jul 1999

4 years 6 months

Project & Key Account Manager

CONDER Ltd.

Managed projects and key accounts in DACH and Eastern Europe (Esso, BP, Aral)
Led industrial design and steel structure construction projects
Managed procurement across Western and Eastern Europe
Held a €4.5 million project budget
Secured a three-year supply contract with Esso Exxon
Increased sales by 30% and established a German sales office

May 1991 - Oct 1991

6 months

Project Manager

Wingert Anlagenbau GmbH

Led construction of a new 1 000 m² production hall

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 (21 years), Automotive (8 years), Construction (5 years), Energy (4.5 years), Aerospace and Defense (2 years), and Healthcare (1 year).

Manufacturing

Automotive

Construction

Energy

Aerospace and Defense

Healthcare

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 Sales (24.5 years), Procurement (16.5 years), Marketing (11 years), Project Management (10 years), Product Development (3 years), and Customer Service (2.5 years).

Sales

Procurement

Marketing

Project Management

Product Development

Customer Service

Summary

Mechanical engineer with 19 years of international experience in mechanical and plant engineering, automotive, steel, chemical and pharmaceutical industries
13 years of experience as an interim manager in purchasing (operational & strategic), organizational optimization, project management (commercial & technical), technical sales & marketing
Toolmaker
Strong technical and commercial skills
Excellent purchasing and sales abilities, organizational talent, result-oriented
Broad industry experience
Solid experience in people management
Strong communication skills, team player, great negotiation skills
Willingness to travel extensively
Passion and enthusiasm for my work and the product, joy in what I do every day.

Skills

Microsoft Applications: Very Good (Xp, Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Outlook, Project)
Sap: Basic User Skills Up To Sap Version Hana
Cad: Autocad

Languages

German

Native

English

Advanced

French

Elementary

Education

Nov 1991 - Jan 1995

Offenburg University of Technology and Business; University of Sunderland

Diploma in Engineering · Mechanical Engineering · Offenburg, Germany · 1.6 with distinction

Oct 1987 - Jun 1990

Dahlinger GmbH, Lahr

IHK Journeyman Certificate (Southern Upper Rhine Chamber of Commerce) · Toolmaker · Lahr, Germany · 1.8

Certifications & licenses

Project Manager (IHK)

TA Education Center Hamelin

Strategic Purchasing (IHK)

Chamber of Commerce Heilbronn

Profile

Created

January 2026

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Frequently asked questions

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Where is Roland based?

Roland is based in Kusterdingen, Germany.

What languages does Roland speak?

Roland speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced), French (Elementary).

How many years of experience does Roland have?

Roland has at least 31 years of experience. During this time, Roland has worked in at least 13 different roles and for 14 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 2 months. Note that Roland may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Roland be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Roland would be well-suited for roles such as: Senior Manager Strategic Purchasing, Head of Purchasing CapEx, Senior Project Manager Optimization MRO.

What is Roland's latest experience?

Roland's most recent position is Senior Manager Strategic Purchasing at Fresenius Medical Care GmbH.

What companies has Roland worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Roland has worked for Fresenius Medical Care GmbH, VACOM GmbH, SAARSTAHL AG, LONZA arxada, and ELECTROLUX AB.

Which industries is Roland most experienced in?

Roland is most experienced in industries like Manufacturing, Automotive, and Construction. Roland also has some experience in Energy, Aerospace and Defense, and Healthcare.

Which business areas is Roland most experienced in?

Roland is most experienced in business areas like Sales, Procurement and Purchasing, and Marketing. Roland also has some experience in Project Management, Product Development, and Customer Service.

Which industries has Roland worked in recently?

Roland has recently worked in industries like Manufacturing, Healthcare, and Metals and Mining.

Which business areas has Roland worked in recently?

Roland has recently worked in business areas like Project Management, Procurement and Purchasing, and Customer Service.

What is Roland's education?

Roland holds a Bachelor in Mechanical Engineering from Offenburg University of Technology and Business; University of Sunderland and a Bachelor in Toolmaker from Dahlinger GmbH, Lahr.

Does Roland have any certificates?

Roland has 2 certificates. These include: Project Manager (IHK) and Strategic Purchasing (IHK).

What is the availability of Roland?

Roland is immediately available for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Roland?

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