Torsten Schneider - Managing Director

Q: Where is Torsten based?

Torsten is based in Leverkusen, Germany and can operate in on-site , hybrid , and remote work models.

Q: What languages does Torsten speak?

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

Q: How many years of experience does Torsten have?

Torsten has at least 28 years of experience. During this time, Torsten has worked in at least 8 different roles and for 8 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 3 years and 1 month . Note that Torsten may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Torsten's latest experience?

Torsten's most recent position is Managing Director at mac + you GmbH .

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

In recent years, Torsten has worked for mac + you GmbH and Standard Textile Deutschland GmbH .

Q: Which industries is Torsten most experienced in?

Torsten is most experienced in industries like Manufacturing , Information Technology (IT) , and Energy . Torsten also has some experience in Professional Services , Banking and Finance , and Healthcare .

Q: Which business areas is Torsten most experienced in?

Torsten is most experienced in business areas like Procurement and Purchasing , Project Management , and Supply Chain Management . Torsten also has some experience in Quality Assurance (QA) , Information Technology (IT) , and Operations .

Q: Which industries has Torsten worked in recently?

Torsten has recently worked in industries like Manufacturing , Healthcare , and Information Technology (IT) .

Q: Which business areas has Torsten worked in recently?

Torsten has recently worked in business areas like Information Technology (IT) , Operations , and Quality Assurance (QA) .

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Leverkusen, Germany

Experience

Oct 2023 - May 2025

1 year 8 months

Leverkusen, Germany

Managing Director

mac + you GmbH

CFO of the company
Consulting in processes and process management
Consulting in ISO 27001 information security
Consulting in Scrum / Agile management
Project management for IT projects, especially medical practices
Digitalization projects
Training on data protection/data security

Sep 2020 - Dec 2022

2 years 4 months

Hüttlingen, Germany

Managing Director

Standard Textile Deutschland GmbH

Implementation of the MDR requirements in the company
Establishment of a risk management system
Successful introduction of a new ERP software
Reorganization of the organization
Realignment of the sales department
Realignment of quality management
Successful introduction of telesales
Introduction of product management
Successful transfer of accounting from external to internal

Nov 2018 - Aug 2020

1 year 10 months

Leverkusen, Germany

Owner / Consultant / Interim Manager

Torsten Schneider Consult

Procurement of deals for the members (SME cooperative)
Consulting for the board on procurement activities (SME cooperative)
Head of central purchasing (elderly/disabled/child care)
Project support in the implementation of SAP S4/HANA (elderly/disabled/child care)
Introduction of material group management for indirect materials (recreational vehicles)
Introduction of an ordering process and replacement of the paper-based approval process (recreational vehicles)
Logistics project Milkrun for A-suppliers (recreational vehicles)

Jul 2013 - Jul 2018

5 years 1 month

Ratingen, Germany

Head of Purchasing

DI Deutsche Ingenico Holding GmbH

Responsible for purchasing and planning of all products and services in DACH, NL, BE (purchase volume approx. 120 million euros)
Focus areas: IT, IT outsourcing, service procurement, transport, trading goods, vehicle fleet procurement
Outsourcing of 1st/2nd level helpdesk
Outsourcing of logistics services including warehousing, repair, transport
Procurement of external production capacities
Establishment of a P2P system
Development of a planning strategy based on SAP
Project lead "Move": relocation of 500 employees to a new company site
Procurement of debt collection services for the debt collection subsidiary of DI Ingenico Holding for Germany/BENELUX
Outsourcing of software development to India/Eastern Europe
Subproject lead in the "GDPR" project for procurement
Implementation of change management projects
Establishment of procurement within the first 6 months
Significant increase of savings in Opex and Capex in the first year
Establishment of supplier risk management according to BaFin requirements (MA-Risk 5)
Member of the local risk committee
Member of the management team of Ingenico Health Care
Member of the finance management team Germany
Member of the "Agile Transformation" project team
Leadership of global tenders for the parent company Ingenico SA in Paris, France
Lead Buyer of Ingenico SA IT (hardware/software)
Direct report to the CFO of DI Ingenico Holding

Sep 2006 - May 2013

6 years 9 months

Essen, Germany

Global Commodity Director

Elster Group SE

Responsibility for global procurement of all non-production materials for the Elster Group (purchase volume approx. 250 million USD)
Strategic and tactical responsibility for global projects in year-over-year savings, spend management, cost avoidance
Introduction of an e-sourcing/e-auction software
Establishment of the purchasing team for this material group with 8 employees in 6 countries
Lead negotiator in global projects
Conduct of negotiations
Direct report to the CPO of the Elster Group
eSourcing specialist
Conduct of change management projects
Proven improvement of procurement performance over 6 years in the material group

Jul 2002 - Aug 2006

4 years 2 months

Paris, France

Senior Consultant

SynerDeal

Conducting procurement projects (eSourcing and eAuction, change management)
Lead consultant for clients in the DACH region and Eastern Europe
Projects in the range between 1 and 100 million Euros
Identifying savings and implementing cost reductions
Sourcing in low-wage countries

Mar 2000 - Apr 2002

2 years 2 months

Cologne, Germany

Sourcing Manager

Econia AG

Conducting procurement projects (eSourcing and eAuction, change management)
Training buyers and sellers in negotiations
Product development and sales

Sep 1999 - Feb 2000

6 months

Freelance Project Manager for Procurement Projects

Jul 1995 - Jun 1999

4 years

Cologne, Germany

Material Planning Specialist

Reynolds Tobacco GmbH

Head of a material group in procurement and planning
Quality management for printed materials
Cross-regional procurement projects
Support to the head of European production planning

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), Information Technology (10.5 years), Energy (6.5 years), Professional Services (6.5 years), Banking and Finance (5 years), and Healthcare (3.5 years).

Manufacturing

Information Technology

Energy

Professional Services

Banking and Finance

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 Procurement (24 years), Project Management (15.5 years), Supply Chain Management (10.5 years), Quality Assurance (8 years), Information Technology (5.5 years), and Operations (5.5 years).

Procurement

Project Management

Supply Chain Management

Quality Assurance

Information Technology

Operations

Languages

German

Native

English

Advanced

French

Elementary

Education

Jun 1998 - Sep 1999

DAA Köln

Business Administrator IHK · Cologne, Germany

Oct 1993 - Jun 1995

Wirtschaftsschule Küster

Industrial Clerk IHK · Bergisch Gladbach, Germany

Oct 1989 - Jun 1992

Dynamit Nobel AG Leverkusen

Chemical Technician IHK · Leverkusen, Germany

Certifications & licenses

Data Protection Officer

Lutop GmbH Essen

IT Security Officer

TÜV Rheinland

Officer for whistleblower system according to the Whistleblower Protection Act (HinSchG)

TÜV Rheinland

Medical Device Consultant § 31 MPG

Forum Institute for Management

Scrum Master / Product Owner

Scrum.org

C.P.M. Certified Purchasing Manager

SMI Supply Management Institute of the EBS

Profile

Created

May 2025

Last Update

May 2025

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Frequently asked questions

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Where is Torsten based?

Torsten is based in Leverkusen, Germany and can operate in on-site, hybrid, and remote work models.

What languages does Torsten speak?

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

How many years of experience does Torsten have?

Torsten has at least 28 years of experience. During this time, Torsten has worked in at least 8 different roles and for 8 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 3 years and 1 month. Note that Torsten may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Torsten be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Torsten would be well-suited for roles such as: Managing Director, Owner / Consultant / Interim Manager, Head of Purchasing.

What is Torsten's latest experience?

Torsten's most recent position is Managing Director at mac + you GmbH.

What companies has Torsten worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Torsten has worked for mac + you GmbH and Standard Textile Deutschland GmbH.

Which industries is Torsten most experienced in?

Torsten is most experienced in industries like Manufacturing, Information Technology (IT), and Energy. Torsten also has some experience in Professional Services, Banking and Finance, and Healthcare.

Which business areas is Torsten most experienced in?

Torsten is most experienced in business areas like Procurement and Purchasing, Project Management, and Supply Chain Management. Torsten also has some experience in Quality Assurance (QA), Information Technology (IT), and Operations.

Which industries has Torsten worked in recently?

Torsten has recently worked in industries like Manufacturing, Healthcare, and Information Technology (IT).

Which business areas has Torsten worked in recently?

Torsten has recently worked in business areas like Information Technology (IT), Operations, and Quality Assurance (QA).

What is Torsten's education?

Torsten attended DAA Köln.

Does Torsten have any certificates?

Torsten has 6 certificates. Among them, these include: Data Protection Officer, IT Security Officer, and Officer for whistleblower system according to the Whistleblower Protection Act (HinSchG).

What is the availability of Torsten?

Torsten is immediately available part-time for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Torsten?

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