Over the course of my professional life, I have switched positions several times and seen the world of procurement from many different vantage points. This resulted in a rich and diverse treasure of experiences. Now I am looking to pass it on to you!
Since 2015: | Owner BEM optimizes purchasing |
2013-2014: | Purchasing Manager (plant and mechanical engineering) |
2011-2012: | Commodity Manager Capex (machinery and equipment, foodstuffs) |
2007-2011: | Global Commodity Manager (plastics and steel, measuring instruments) |
2003-2007: | Local Commodity Manager (steel and non-ferrous semi-finished products, measuring instruments) |
1999-2003: | Commodity Manager Europe (steel, automotive) |
1997-1999: | Purchasing Manager (steel boiler construction) |
"Anyone who stops improving has stopped being good." (Philip Rosenthal) |
Everyone is familiar with that quote; however, it took me a long time to realize: "There is always someone who is better, the art is to find him and learn from him." |