Sigurd Späth - Freelance Consultant: Procurement, Purchasing, Supply Chain as well as Contract Negotiation/Design, Interim Management, Due

Q: Where is Sigurd based?

Sigurd is based in Wenzenbach, Germany .

Q: What languages does Sigurd speak?

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

Q: How many years of experience does Sigurd have?

Sigurd has at least 30 years of experience. During this time, Sigurd has worked in at least 15 different roles and for 11 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 2 years . Note that Sigurd may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Sigurd's latest experience?

Sigurd's most recent position is Freelance Consultant: Procurement, Purchasing, Supply Chain as well as Contract Negotiation/Design, Interim Management, Due at Freelance Consultant .

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

In recent years, Sigurd has worked for Freelance Consultant and VORSPRUNG Advisory GmbH .

Q: Which industries is Sigurd most experienced in?

Sigurd is most experienced in industries like Food and Beverage , Professional Services , and Healthcare . Sigurd also has some experience in Transportation and Logistics , Agriculture , and Manufacturing .

Q: Which business areas is Sigurd most experienced in?

Sigurd is most experienced in business areas like Procurement and Purchasing , Supply Chain Management , and Logistics . Sigurd also has some experience in Business Intelligence , Production/Manufacturing , Investments, and M&A & Venture Capital .

Q: Which industries has Sigurd worked in recently?

Sigurd has recently worked in industries like Professional Services .

Q: Which business areas has Sigurd worked in recently?

Sigurd has recently worked in business areas like Business Intelligence , Investments, M&A & Venture Capital , and Legal and Compliance .

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Wenzenbach, Germany

Experience

Jan 2021 - Present

5 years 2 months

Freelance Consultant: Procurement, Purchasing, Supply Chain as well as Contract Negotiation/Design, Interim Management, Due

Freelance Consultant

Consulting in procurement, purchasing, and supply chain
Contract negotiation and drafting
Interim management and due diligence

Dec 2019 - Present

6 years 3 months

Freelance Associate and Industry Specialist

VORSPRUNG Advisory GmbH

Supporting the acquisition of investment opportunities
Drafting a commercial due diligence
Advising a well-known German family business on an investment in a joint venture

Feb 2019 - Dec 2020

1 year 11 months

Head of Leasing and Procurement

transmed Transport GmbH

Leadership role in leasing and procurement for a total fleet of over 3,000 commercial vehicles, including pharma vehicles, company cars, scanners and billing systems for pharmacies in Germany, Austria and Switzerland
Negotiating the best terms across the entire PHOENIX Group
Integrating the scanners department and installing a system to prevent free use
Optimizing processes and service levels for all branches
Establishing a ready-to-use stock of vehicles for immediate new leasing and minimizing non-revenue-generating lease gaps

Apr 2017 - Jan 2019

1 year 10 months

Head of Procurement Strategy

Hipp-Werk Georg Hipp OHG

Developing a long-term procurement strategy for the entire Hipp Group
Setting up an international raw materials trading business
Assessing and evaluating existing procurement systems and deriving medium- and long-term actions
Establishing an international organic grain trade, reaching five-figure tonnage in the first season
Initiating cross-location projects to improve or replace sourcing channels and develop supplier retention strategies
Developing calculation models to evaluate direct investments in supplier systems and in-house cultivation
Drafting a multi-point plan to increase efficiency with potential savings in the millions of euros
Finding exclusive raw material sources to differentiate from competitors
Leading the project "Unique Selling Points of Hipp Company"
Core member in cross-departmental strategy projects on project and process management as well as HR management
Supporting the setup of a Europe-wide organic agricultural producer and ensuring exclusive supply in the baby food sector

Sep 2012 - Mar 2017

4 years 7 months

Head of Raw Materials Purchasing including Production Logistics

Hipp-Werk Georg Hipp OHG

Managing international procurement with a purchasing volume of approx. €300 million per year for seven production sites in Germany, Austria, Hungary, Croatia, Switzerland, and Russia
Controlling production logistics for warehousing and supply of all production sites
Leading around 70 employees in strategic procurement, agricultural management, project management, operational purchasing, purchasing controlling, master data management, and production logistics
Stabilizing prices in a seller's market amid rising specification requirements and demand volumes
Building a team of ten project managers for product development and revamping
Providing individual training and recruiting highly qualified personnel to fill strategic key positions
Integrating procurement and quality assurance for shared responsibility along the value chain
Implementing a standardized exchange between development, marketing, production, logistics, sustainability, controlling, and quality assurance
Introducing a cross-departmental priority system for more efficient execution of development projects

Apr 2009 - Aug 2012

3 years 5 months

Head of Commodity Purchasing, Production and Biomanagement as well as Sales for Airlines, Wholesale and Retail Customers

Otto Maier GmbH / Caviale Srl / Venatus Holding GmbH

Managed international commodity procurement and oversaw three production sites in Germany and Italy
Managed about 50 staff and served as deputy managing director
Strengthened and expanded sustainable procurement and logistics
Achieved certifications under the EU Organic Regulation, MSC and IFS, and "Friends of the Sea"
Developed MAP fresh fish packaging including logistics and secured nationwide listing in grocery retail
Established a modern caviar processing facility with grading and an international shipping system
Created a marketing concept with a trade fair booth and an online sales platform
Introduced combined caviar and vodka glass packaging for grocery retail
Opened new sales markets for sturgeon meat and caviar by-products in Eastern Europe
Held primary responsibility for all trade show events

May 2008 - Oct 2008

6 months

Head of Purchasing (Interim Manager, Zeitmanagement Munich)

Crustimex Seafood GmbH / HERISTO AG

Restructured the department and optimized processes
Ensured open and thorough information flow and defined clear goals and values
Improved collaboration between purchasing and sales to recover strategic ranges and win key tenders
Consolidated purchasing for various companies within the HERISTO Group
Improved the existing logistics concept
Trained and onboarded a successor in a permanent position

Oct 2007 - Mar 2009

1 year 6 months

Consulting for Management Buy-Out

Caviale Srl / Venatus Holding GmbH

Advised on setting up an international aquaculture company by spinning off European production sites
Facilitated merger with an existing European processing and marketing company
Converted a conventional trout farm into the largest organic trout farm in Europe under Naturland standards
Formed a management team of existing and new experts

Oct 2005 - Sep 2007

2 years

Category Manager Fine Fish, Fresh Meat, Poultry and Strategic Categories

Deutsche See GmbH

Held leadership and strategic responsibility for central and decentralized purchasing worldwide with a purchase volume of about €90 million per year
Worked closely with production and sales for 11 branches
Integrated previously separate purchasing areas
Managed the flow of goods for cost and quality optimization
Served as the main contact for internal and external technical queries
Launched new organic ranges and expanded the non-fish product range
Member of the implementation team for improving internal processes

Oct 2003 - Sep 2005

2 years

Category Manager Fine Fish

Deutsche See GmbH

Responsible for strategic purchasing and sales support in 11 of 23 branches in southern and eastern Germany
Led about 25 staff and managed purchasing and sales volumes of about €50 million per year
Unified purchasing and sales and introduced several exclusive items
Increased sales in top gastronomy by acquiring over 50 starred chefs
Organized internal and external training sessions, panel discussions and trade fair presentations
Co-initiator and speaker for the weekly "University of Fish" lecture at the University of Bremerhaven

Jan 2000 - Sep 2003

3 years 9 months

Purchasing Manager in the Fine Fish Division

Deutsche See GmbH

Full accountability for purchasing and importing fine fish worldwide with an annual volume of approx. €30 million
First direct personnel responsibility for four purchasing staff and partial responsibility for twelve production employees
Established a secure supply chain and stabilized quality
Introduced new assortment categories such as "SELECT", "DAILY" and "MR.STEAM"
Rebuilt the salmon business with special quality and exclusive products
Participated in the reorganization of the manufacturing unit and the introduction of new merchandise management systems (Proplan and Prostore)

Sep 1998 - Dec 1999

1 year 4 months

Junior Manager in Purchasing (Trainee Program)

Deutsche See GmbH

Purchased fresh fish focusing on Scandinavia in the double-digit million euro range
Took on department responsibility in the absence of the supervisor
Member of the SAP Retail/3 implementation team

Jan 1997 - Apr 1998

1 year 4 months

Market Analyst

Datacolor AG

Designed Europe-wide market penetration analyses
Independently and timely prepared market analyses for twelve European countries
Simplified the assessment of market potentials of various countries

Dec 1996 - Sep 1998

1 year 10 months

Organizer and Trainer of Exam Preparation Courses

Fischereiverband Unterfranken e.V.

Organized and trained 300–400 course participants per year
Advised and drafted written opinions
Improved existing training concepts and achieved above-average success rates for course participants

Sep 1995 - Sep 1998

3 years 1 month

Consultant

Sunnmøre-Lachs

Production, processing, and quality control with stays in Norway
Acquisition of new customers and support of existing customers
Shared responsibility for setting up logistics
Reduced complaints through a catalog of measures and cut material costs

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 Food and Beverage (23.5 years), Professional Services (6 years), Healthcare (2 years), Transportation (2 years), Agriculture (2 years), and Manufacturing (1.5 years).

Food and Beverage

Professional Services

Healthcare

Transportation

Agriculture

Manufacturing

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 Procurement (26.5 years), Supply Chain Management (16 years), Logistics (8 years), Business Intelligence (7.5 years), Production (6.5 years), and Investments and M&A (6 years).

Procurement

Supply Chain Management

Logistics

Business Intelligence

Production

Investments and M&A

Skills

Strategic Procurement Management While Overseeing Day-to-day Operations
Wide Range Of Leadership Experience From Operational Staff To Managers
Over 30 Years Of International Purchasing And Logistics Experience
Nearly 30 Years Of Sales Experience With Wholesale, Retail, And End Customers
Extensive Experience In Project And Process Management
Strong Negotiation Skills
Good Interpersonal Skills And Understanding Of People's Motivations
It Support In Operational Purchasing, Logistics, And Production
Solid Knowledge In Production, R&d, Controlling, And Quality Assurance
Strong Analytical And Conceptual Thinking Abilities
Results-oriented Approach
Confident Interaction With Public Media And Their Representatives
High Resilience And Commitment
Social Skills With Strong Team And Communication Abilities
High Mobility And Flexibility
Proficient With Pc/notebook, Microsoft Office, Lotus Notes, Erp Systems

Languages

German

Native

English

Advanced

French

Elementary

Italian

Elementary

Education

Oct 1990 - Sep 1998

Technical University of Munich-Weihenstephan and Humboldt University of Berlin

Master of Science in Ichthyology · Ichthyology · Berlin, Germany

Oct 1990 - Sep 1998

Technical University of Munich-Weihenstephan and Humboldt University of Berlin

Diploma Engineer in Agricultural Sciences · Agricultural Sciences · Berlin, Germany · very good (1,4)

Sep 1980 - Jun 1989

Schönborn Municipal Grammar School

Würzburg, Germany

Certifications & licenses

EU Organic Regulation, MSC and IFS

Friends of the Sea

Profile

Created

September 2023

Last Update

January 2026

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Frequently asked questions

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Where is Sigurd based?

Sigurd is based in Wenzenbach, Germany.

What languages does Sigurd speak?

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

How many years of experience does Sigurd have?

Sigurd has at least 30 years of experience. During this time, Sigurd has worked in at least 15 different roles and for 11 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 2 years. Note that Sigurd may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Sigurd be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Sigurd would be well-suited for roles such as: Freelance Consultant: Procurement, Purchasing, Supply Chain as well as Contract Negotiation/Design, Interim Management, Due, Freelance Associate and Industry Specialist, Head of Leasing and Procurement.

What is Sigurd's latest experience?

Sigurd's most recent position is Freelance Consultant: Procurement, Purchasing, Supply Chain as well as Contract Negotiation/Design, Interim Management, Due at Freelance Consultant.

What companies has Sigurd worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Sigurd has worked for Freelance Consultant and VORSPRUNG Advisory GmbH.

Which industries is Sigurd most experienced in?

Sigurd is most experienced in industries like Food and Beverage, Professional Services, and Healthcare. Sigurd also has some experience in Transportation and Logistics, Agriculture, and Manufacturing.

Which business areas is Sigurd most experienced in?

Sigurd is most experienced in business areas like Procurement and Purchasing, Supply Chain Management, and Logistics. Sigurd also has some experience in Business Intelligence, Production/Manufacturing, Investments, and M&A & Venture Capital.

Which industries has Sigurd worked in recently?

Sigurd has recently worked in industries like Professional Services.

Which business areas has Sigurd worked in recently?

Sigurd has recently worked in business areas like Business Intelligence, Investments, M&A & Venture Capital, and Legal and Compliance.

What is Sigurd's education?

Sigurd holds a Master in Ichthyology from Technical University of Munich-Weihenstephan and Humboldt University of Berlin and a Bachelor in Agricultural Sciences from Technical University of Munich-Weihenstephan and Humboldt University of Berlin.

Does Sigurd have any certificates?

Sigurd has 2 certificates. These include: EU Organic Regulation, MSC and IFS and Friends of the Sea.

What is the availability of Sigurd?

Sigurd is immediately available full-time for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Sigurd?

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