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I support companies in holistically managing purchasing and supply chain processes – strategically, digitally, and in compliance with regulations.
With over 15 years of experience in purchasing, logistics, trade compliance, and related commercial areas, I develop solutions that are not only economical but also sustainable and implementable.
Whether P2P digitalization, make-or-buy decisions, TCO reduction, or export control: I think across processes, work proactively, and with a keen eye for risks, efficiency potentials, and regulatory requirements.
German
Native or bilingual
English
Conversational
French
Basic
Can work on-site
Heinsberg (up to 50km)
Experience
- QinetiQ GmbHHead of Supply ChainAVIATION AND AEROSPACEFebruary 2021 - March 2025 (4 years and 1 month)• Overall responsibility for the cross-site management and optimization of supply chain processes – with a focus on efficiency, cost control, and security of supply• Leadership and development of interdisciplinary teams in purchasing, logistics, warehousing, and material management – successful alignment with strategic goals• Establishment of proactive bottleneck and risk management to ensure sustainable supply capability• Implementation of strategic project purchases, including successful contract negotiations and integration of ESG-related requirements• Responsibility for Trade Control (including ITAR, Dual-Use) as well as ensuring compliance, documentation, and export obligations• Optimization of inventory and demand planning to reduce working capital and improve material availability• Digitalization of internal processes with digital solutions to reduce manual effort and increase data quality• Successful communication with customs, authorities, and auditors – including timely report preparation and audit preparation
- FreelanceSenior Expert Purchasing & Supply Chain ManagementApril 2025 - Today (1 year and 2 months)- Consulting Purchasing and Supply Chain- Strategic Purchasing- Digitalization- Support and assistance with bottlenecks
- DYWIDAG-Systems International GmbHSupply Chain Manager EMEACIVIL ENGINEERINGOctober 2014 - January 2021 (6 years and 3 months)• Functional and disciplinary leadership of an 18-member supply chain team with an international focus• Development and implementation of global procurement strategies and innovative warehousing concepts for process optimization• Successful outsourcing of accessories to Turkey and China with savings of up to 30% TCO
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Education
- Business Administration (Niederrhein University of Applied Sciences Mönchengladbach)2006
- Apprenticeship as a Bank ClerkStadtsparkasse Mönchengladbach1999Ausbildung zur Bankkauffrau