Case Study – Transformation & Change | Restructuring & Scale-up (Germany)
Situation
A private hospital group with 58 hospitals and more than 600 partners faced the challenge of fundamentally transforming group-wide procurement performance and supplier collaboration. The aim was to sustainably reduce costs, shorten cycle times, and improve supplier relationships.
My Contribution
As General Manager Strategic & International Procurement, I was responsible for leading the transformation of strategic procurement.
– Directed strategic procurement and sourcing
– Redesigned supplier management, contracting, and compliance
– Executed group-wide transformation projects
– Introduced performance dashboards to measure and manage procurement efficiency
Results & Impact
| KPI | Results |
| Procurement Costs | –9% procurement costs through efficiency gains and optimized negotiations |
| Cycle Times | –25% cycle times through new processes and digital tools |
| Operational Performance | +15% operational performance through improved transparency and supplier collaboration |
Scale / Scope
Procurement volume of approx. €4B
Led a team of 42 employees (8 direct reports)
Responsibility for strategic & international procurement in a corporate environment
Key Competencies
Transformation & Change Leadership
Restructuring & Scale-up
Strategic Procurement & Supplier Collaboration
Performance Management & Compliance
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