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Bernd Ruhle

Interim Procurement Manager | Cost Reduction

€960/day
Hamburg, DE
15+ years

Average response time: 1 hour

About Bernd

I support industrial, technology and life science companies in strengthening and stabilizing procurement organizations across operational and strategic levels.

With hands-on experience from pharma, biotechnology, industrial manufacturing, shipping and trade environments, I combine classical procurement execution with structural improvement and performance optimization.

My core expertise includes strategic sourcing, supplier portfolio optimization, category management, international supplier negotiations and the stabilization of day-to-day procurement operations.

I am frequently engaged when procurement organizations require additional senior capacity, structured supplier management or support during growth phases, ramp-ups or organizational transitions.

Beyond operational execution, I contribute to the development of procurement roadmaps, KPI frameworks and process improvements that enable sustainable performance and transparency. My project work is often aligned with Lean and continuous improvement principles.
  • German

    Native or bilingual

Remote only
Primarily works remotely

Experience

  • Process Insights GmbH
    Purchasing Consultant
    March 2024 - May 2025 (1 year and 2 months)
    Initial supply of a new production site. Coordination of supplier activities according to project plan, Sourcing, market comparisons and negotiations.
    Project Procurement Setup; Supplier Coordination & Ramp-Up Management Sourcing Supplier Negotiation
  • Kraftblock GmbH
    Purchasing Consultant
    November 2023 - May 2024 (6 months)
    Technical project purchasing. Negotiation of frame contracts. Tracking and coordination of supplier activities according to project plan
  • Tesvolt AG
    Purchasing Consultant
    May 2023 - January 2024 (8 months)
    Support in the negotiation of a supplier frame contract for marine battery packs. Process development and coordination of internal activities.

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Education

  • Master of Science
    FOM Hochschule für Oekonomie & Management
    2017
    Master of Science - MSc, Supply Chain Management
  • Bachelor of Arts
    Hessische Berufsakademie
    2012
    Bachelor of Arts - BA, Betriebswirtschaftslehre

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