Aumund Group
Our client, Aumund Group, leaves a lasting impression in various ways. Its primary location in Rheinberg, on the outskirts of the German Ruhr region, has been and is cornerstone for building and asserting its leading market position over the course of almost a century and three generations. This achievement is well-deserved. Besides these core businessoperations, Aumund Holding has established its office in Venlo where corporate tasks are centralized.
Operating under the names Aumund Fördertechnik, Schade Lagertechnik, Samson Materials Handling, and Tilemann Chains & Components, the Aumund Group is a supplier of material handling and storage systems, including loading and unloading systems for trucks, ships, and trains. Our description is by no means exhaustive. The innovative range of products, stemming from substantial in-house research and development as well as technical design, is extensive and impressive. The systems and installations are provided both as individual components and as turnkey solutions for clients in, predominantly, heavy industries. This encompasses the handling of (bulk) materials in the iron and steel industry, mining, cement, fertilizer, and chemical sectors.
Through dozens of sales offices and service centers spread across continents, clients in many countries receive supply and support. The reliable systems are designed for continuous operation in challenging geographical conditions. Three generations of hard work and strong family values, integrated into a global Aumund network, pave the way for a future marked by growth.
Global Supply Chain Performance Manager
Aumund Holding is seeking a Central Procurement Performance Manager to support and enhance global procurement activities. This role is crucial for creating transparency across various business units and regions. The position requires improving alignment of processes and demonstrating corporate value by building an internal network to optimize global procurement and contract management for the Aumund Group. An effective starting point involves a thorough “as-is” assessment to establish a platform of transparency.This requires solid experience as well as further development of organizational structure, processes and data management.
The concrete need is to establish “One Aumund” in terms of procurement and supply chain.
- A very challenging position with important goals crucial for the success of Aumund:
- Actively work on strategic projects of supply chain reporting in line with Aumund strategy and her business requirements.
- Performance and risk KPI’s must be defined
- Strategies and measures to be derived
- Monitor, analyse and report relevant supplier market trends, preparation of data and benchmarks regarding market and cost development
- Identification of new suppliers and possible synergies to enhance overall efficiency
The ideal candidate will be well-suited in the highly technical, project-driven environment that characterizes Aumund, delivering products and services to international clients across multiple countries and continents. The global nature of the business demands individuals who are resilient, well-organized, and have a proven affinity for a comparable business world.
The responsibilities and main tasks encompass a global scope:
- Manage all relevant interfaces to local procurement organizations
- Set-up and maintain the procurement reporting system obtaining the relevant data and information from Aumund entities and their market
- Responsibility for supply market intelligence, identification of risks and chances as well as data transparency
- Ensure information and data exchange across Aumund group
- Follow up, promote and report strategic projects of the supply chain global organization
- Definition, implementation and monitoring of the reporting and the KPIs for all Aumund entities considering Aumund strategy and her business requirements
- Optimization of data collection and consolidation; if necessary, development, implementation and optimization of suitable tools
- Executing, monitoring of the strategy implementation and goal achievement
- Managing of projects for contious improvement in the supply chain and production area
- Continous market observation for relevant supplier market information, trends and cost
- Continous improvement of the market intelligence tools, identification of chances and risks for procurement; Acquisition and optimization of knowledge about sources for obtaining and processing relevant information
- Organization of regular alignment meetings, exchange of best practices, new markets, new suppliers, risks and chance with regional procurement managers
Education and experiences
- Completed academic or high-level of the education in international business, procurement or supply chain
- Substantial experience at a senior level in a comparable role with a hands-on mentality
- Strong affinity for an international environment, with experience in a technical production industry, possibly project oriented
- Exceptional proficiency in English (both verbal and written), with proficiency in German
- Highly skilled in modern Office IT and communication tools
Other qualities, knowledge and abilities
- Excellent communication skills and a strong ability to collaborate with diverse cultures to achieve results
- In a position to achieve goals even in the absence of established procedures and structure
- Capable of setting priorities for short and long term due to the broad scope of responsibilities
- The ability to facilitate collaborations to enhance synergy
- Willingness to travel and to interact with diverse cultures and different business approaches
- Commitment to the highest standards of integrity and reliability
Are you interested?
We look forward to meeting you and discussing further.
Please contact:
Floris Couwenbergh +31-629571187 floris.couwenbergh@the-cmpny.nl
