Wolf Dreher - Sourcing Advisor

Q: Where is Wolf based?

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

Q: What languages does Wolf speak?

Wolf speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced) .

Q: How many years of experience does Wolf have?

Wolf has at least 8 years of experience. During this time, Wolf has worked in at least 4 different roles and for 5 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 8 months . Note that Wolf may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Wolf's latest experience?

Wolf's most recent position is Sourcing Advisor at k+d GbR .

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

In recent years, Wolf has worked for k+d GbR and Multichannel-Versand-Handel .

Q: Which industries is Wolf most experienced in?

Wolf is most experienced in industries like Retail , Manufacturing , and Information Technology (IT) . Wolf also has some experience in Professional Services .

Q: Which business areas is Wolf most experienced in?

Wolf is most experienced in business areas like Information Technology (IT) , Project Management , and Procurement and Purchasing . Wolf also has some experience in Legal and Compliance , Finance , and Human Resources (HR) .

Q: Which industries has Wolf worked in recently?

Wolf has recently worked in industries like Retail , Information Technology (IT) , and Professional Services .

Q: Which business areas has Wolf worked in recently?

Wolf has recently worked in business areas like Information Technology (IT) , Project Management , and Legal and Compliance .

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Aßling, Germany

Experience

Jan 2023 - Jan 2024

1 year 1 month

Aßling, Germany

Sourcing Advisor

k+d GbR

Improvement and further development of methods for IT sourcing transactions in both international and local contexts; shared service models, business process outsourcing, outsourcing, cloud and hybrid cloud models; implementation of IT service models such as Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), Software as a Service (SaaS), Platform as a Service (PaaS), Workplace as a Service (WaaS), and initial Artificial Intelligence (AI) as a Service; contract development (German and English); development of measures required for (out)sourcing (governance, compliance, risk management, service level agreements (SLA)) in the business and finance (banking) environment - e.g. implementation of measures to comply with DORA, identification and assessment of all relevant ICT risks

Jan 2020 - Jan 2024

4 years 1 month

Germany

Program Manager

Multichannel-Versand-Handel

Program management of a mainframe transition (outsourcing). Continued the activities of the mainframe transition to a new outsourcing provider, which had been halted in 2016 based on risk analyses; implementation of an SDM (Software Defined Mainframe) concept

Jan 2018 - Feb 2020

2 years 2 months

Germany

IT Infrastructure Outsourcing Manager

Ledvance/Osram

Tendering an IT outsourcing and implementing it for a spun-off subsidiary of a leading German manufacturing company (carved out to a Chinese company). Integration of the IT into the acquiring company while outsourcing the entire IT infrastructure. Workplace as a Service (WaaS) in the Office 365 environment, managed network services, datacenter & cloud services (IaaS), on premises to cloud, application services (SaaS), service desk services. Development of the required environment and leading internal teams. Development, execution, and evaluation of RFI and RFP. Development of the complete contract framework. Pre-selection and final selection of potential IT service providers. Preparation and execution of due diligence. Contract negotiations. Preparation and execution of the transition.

Jan 2016 - Dec 2019

4 years

Germany

Program Manager

K - Mail Order, Klingel

Program management of the transition & migration of the entire IT (outsourcing). Change and implementation of the outsourcing strategy. Implementation of a provider switch (multi-providing) for a retail company. Transition from 1 provider to 4 providers. Optimization, transition, and migration of a long-term full IT outsourcing. Outsourcing of the entire infrastructure including workstations, servers, networks, printers, software. Implementation of IT service models. Innovation through replacing and company-wide rollout of infrastructure and applications. Responsible for executing the transition and migration, transforming specific parts, and service improvement. Program management of all sub-projects. Leading the core team including PMO as well as more than 100 stakeholders.

Jan 2015 - Jun 2015

6 months

Hamburg, Germany

IT Transition & Transformation Advisor

Otto Konzern

Planning the transition and transfer of assets between internal entities as part of IT decentralization. Considering the future feasibility of outsourcing. Finance area with asset valuation, asset transfer, and personnel budget planning. Contracts area with structure, contract transfers, cooperation agreements. Personnel with workforce planning and transfer. Integration and processes with provider management, key account management, reporting, and process interfaces. Communication and change management.

Summary

The advisor brings more than 30 years of experience in deploying and implementing new IT technologies and the associated process optimization in industrial environments as well as with public sector clients. The scope of collaboration ranges from medium-sized companies to large international corporations.

After many years in sales management and business development at leading US companies, he has been running his own IT sourcing advisory services firm for the past 22 years.

The goal of these services is primarily to optimize the execution of complex transactions through a) timely strategic alignment of deployed resources and b) significantly improved interaction among the business partners involved (relationship management).

These services have been successfully applied in restructurings, mergers & acquisitions during company turnarounds, as well as extensively in tenders and contract negotiations.

The advisor has been involved in all phases of the sourcing process, including outsourcing, procurement and supplier management, as well as other tasks such as program and project management, business development, and account management.

During this time, he developed effective methods to facilitate and improve the entire sourcing life cycle.

Above all, the mix of long-acquired knowledge from both sides - suppliers and customers - makes this service especially valuable.

By doing so, early alignment required for project success could be achieved regarding issues related to personnel, technologies, services and business processes, as well as legal and political aspects.

Languages

German

Native

English

Advanced

Education

Technical University of Munich

Diploma in Engineering · Mechanical Engineering · Munich, Germany

Technical University of Berlin

Diploma in Engineering · Mechanical Engineering · Berlin, Germany

Certifications & licenses

ITIL

SIAM

Profile

Created

February 2025

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Where is Wolf based?

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

What languages does Wolf speak?

Wolf speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced).

How many years of experience does Wolf have?

Wolf has at least 8 years of experience. During this time, Wolf has worked in at least 4 different roles and for 5 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 8 months. Note that Wolf may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Wolf be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Wolf would be well-suited for roles such as: Sourcing Advisor, Program Manager, IT Infrastructure Outsourcing Manager.

What is Wolf's latest experience?

Wolf's most recent position is Sourcing Advisor at k+d GbR.

What companies has Wolf worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Wolf has worked for k+d GbR and Multichannel-Versand-Handel.

Which industries is Wolf most experienced in?

Wolf is most experienced in industries like Retail, Manufacturing, and Information Technology (IT). Wolf also has some experience in Professional Services.

Which business areas is Wolf most experienced in?

Wolf is most experienced in business areas like Information Technology (IT), Project Management, and Procurement and Purchasing. Wolf also has some experience in Legal and Compliance, Finance, and Human Resources (HR).

Which industries has Wolf worked in recently?

Wolf has recently worked in industries like Retail, Information Technology (IT), and Professional Services.

Which business areas has Wolf worked in recently?

Wolf has recently worked in business areas like Information Technology (IT), Project Management, and Legal and Compliance.

What is Wolf's education?

Wolf holds a Bachelor in Mechanical Engineering from Technical University of Munich and a Bachelor in Mechanical Engineering from Technical University of Berlin.

Does Wolf have any certificates?

Wolf has 2 certificates. These include: ITIL and SIAM.

What is the availability of Wolf?

Wolf is immediately available part-time for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Wolf?

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