Sascha Luekermann

Senior Procurement Professional

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Petra, Spain

Experience

Sep 2024 - Oct 2024
2 months
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KRIKO Engineering GmbH

  • Analysis of existing supplier contract basis and concept creation for supplier consolidation
  • Made contract inventory and aligned criteria with procurement, requester, compliance, legal and accounting teams
  • Created a matrix covering product group vitality, onboarding document status, service, contract term and extensions, notice periods, sole source and alternative suppliers
  • Categorized supplier contracts, presented results and handed over concept for handling supplier consolidation
Jul 2024 - Aug 2024
2 months
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IBM iX Berlin GmbH

  • Acted as primary contact for questions on procurement processes, templates and contracts during monthly and quarterly IBM compliance testing
  • Supported colleagues in audit testing by answering queries and providing explanations on processes, source selection, fair value determination, onboarding, templates and contracts including NDA, MSA and SOW
  • Facilitated IBM Compliance in navigating IBM iX’s own IT systems for suppliers, templates and filing systems
Nov 2023 - Present
2 years 2 months
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Freelance

Nov 2021 - Apr 2024
2 years 6 months

Senior Procurement Professional

IBM iX Berlin GmbH

  • Managed multi-million euro spend in products and services in 2023, including €1–350,000 software licenses
  • Led end-to-end procurement for IT hardware, software (SaaS/on-prem), services and creative assets
  • Optimized procurement processes, reducing throughput time and lowering costs by 15%
  • Developed a standardized decision-making framework for supplier selection, qualification and development across technological, qualitative and commercial factors
  • Consolidated supplier base, reducing contracts by approximately 600, resulting in cost reduction, increased efficiency, improved quality and reduced risk
  • Managed supplier communication and contract transfers during company name change in 2022, ensuring seamless transition for over 450 contracts
  • Redesigned product groups and implemented preferred supplier lists to optimize procurement processes, lowering costs and strengthening supplier relationships
  • Contributed to SAP implementation in procurement, assisting with migration planning and smooth transition
  • Played a key role in IBM Global SW Education Guild, standardizing software purchasing processes worldwide
  • Negotiated significant discounts on software licenses, achieving up to 18% savings via tenders/RfX up to €1.5 M
  • Standardized payment terms for hardware purchases in Berlin and Switzerland, improving cash flow and optimizing supplier relationships
Oct 2017 - Dec 2020
3 years 3 months
Berlin, Germany

HR Dispatcher

TÜV Rheinland Group

  • Established and managed the Search & Recruit team to deliver qualified talent for digital projects and internal vacancies
  • Led a project management team of four consultants, overseeing customer acquisition, project execution and cost control
  • Supported high-profile Deutsche Bahn projects, including GSM-R test center, WAN network and technology-based processing procedures
  • Managed accounts for up to 50 service providers, ensuring project delivery and satisfaction
  • Sourced and acquired project partners, consulting services and freelancers for infrastructure and cloud solutions
  • Developed and maintained a network of service providers, freelancers and companies
  • Negotiated contracts and onboarded new partners, ensuring compliance with documentation and approval requirements
  • Served as primary point of contact for escalations related to performance, invoices, contracts, services and budgets
Jan 2016 - Sep 2017
1 year 9 months
Berlin, Germany

Project Management

TÜV Rheinland Group

  • Led a project management team of four consultants, overseeing customer acquisition, project execution and cost control

  • Supported high-profile Deutsche Bahn projects, including GSM-R test center, WAN network and technology-based processing procedures

  • Sourced and acquired project partners, consulting services and freelancers for infrastructure and cloud solutions

  • Managed accounts for up to 50 service providers, ensuring project delivery and satisfaction

  • Negotiated contracts and onboarded new partners, ensuring compliance with documentation and approval requirements

  • Developed and maintained a network of service providers, freelancers and companies

  • Established and managed the Search & Recruit team to deliver qualified talent for digital projects and internal vacancies

  • Established a cloud team for architectural concepts and migration strategies to address growing customer demand

  • Provided comprehensive support for EU tenders, including market research, partner acquisition, project management and negotiation

  • Achieved a 360° partner feedback rating of first place from DB Systel

  • Contributed significantly to TÜV Rheinland-Deutsche Bahn revenue, generating over 50% of total turnover

Jun 2015 - Dec 2015
7 months
Berlin, Germany

Key Account Manager ICT

Ingenieurgesellschaft NordWest mbH

  • Acted as project partner from TÜV Rheinland Consulting GmbH
Mar 2014 - Jun 2015
1 year 4 months
Berlin, Germany

Sales Consultant

Agex IT GmbH

  • Recruited and sold highly qualified IT specialists including partners, service providers and freelancers
  • Acquired new customers, built strong relationships and provided ongoing account management
  • Developed and expanded service and logistics offerings
  • Successfully delivered projects in Germany, UK and France

Summary

  • As a seasoned Procurement Expert, I've spent years driving strategic sourcing and procurement initiatives on a global scale. I've successfully implemented process improvements, ensured fair vendor selection and optimized our supply chain for maximum efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
  • My expertise lies in crafting procurement strategies, managing budgets and leading negotiations to secure the best deals for our organization. I've consistently streamlined operations through innovative thinking and strategic leadership, resulting in improved resource utilization, cost control and on-time delivery.
  • I thrive on building strong, collaborative relationships with suppliers and customers to achieve mutual success and I'm always looking for ways to drive value and optimize our procurement processes.

Skills

  • Supply Chain Management
  • Vendor Relationship Management
  • Contract Lifecycle Management
  • Strategic Sourcing
  • Category Management
  • Data Analyzing
  • Project Management
  • Problem-solving
  • Communication
  • Negotiation
  • Analytical Thinking, Design Thinking

Languages

German
Native
English
Advanced

Education

Oct 2001 - Jun 2006

University of Trier

Business Administration, Service Management and Management Consulting · Business Administration · Trier, Germany

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