Alexander Kovatsbuchholz

VP Global Purchasing @ Ensinger GmbH

About

Long-term experience in the field of - Management and development of purchasing organizations - Restructuring of organizations - Project Management - Supplier qualification and development - International sourcing of machined components, assemblies, raw materials

Country

Germany

City

Nufringen

Industry

Plastics

Skill

Lieferanten-Sourcing, Verhandlungsführung, Einkaufsprozesse, Supply-Chain-Management, Optimierung, Lieferkettenoptimierung, Lieferantemanagement, Leitung Einkauf, Internationales Sourcing, Strategischer Einkauf, Projekteinkauf, Strategisches Sourcing, Dual Source Strategien, Kostensenkung, Restrukturierung, Change Management, Sanierung, Beschaffungsmanagement, Automotive, Automobilzulieferer

Experience

VP Global Purchasing

Ensinger GmbH

2025-4 - Present · 1 yr 6 mos

Deutschland

Head of Purchasing

Ensinger GmbH

2018-1 - 2025-3 · 7 yrs 3 mos

Nufringen

Manage and develop direct and indirect purchasing; Leading contract and price negotiations for raw materials and capital goods; Develop international sourcing for raw materials in Germany, USA, Brazil, Malaysia Establish risk management system for relevant raw materials Reorganize purchasing department as part of a global oriented organization Optimize and digitalize purchasing processes (purchase-to-pay process); Develop and implement a purchasing strategy in the context of the corporate strategy Qualify new and develop existing suppliers, Implement quality assurance measures

Head of Project Purchasing Pump and Motors

Bosch Rexroth

2013-3 - 2016-10 · 3 yrs 8 mos

Elchingen

Manage and develop project purchasing; Direct international sourcing in Germany, Turkey, China, Japan, USA, Brazil and India; Research and analyze international procurement market; Qualify new and develop existing suppliers; Implement quality assurance measures; Conduct cost-effectiveness analyses as part of product generation process; Manage bids and negotiate contracts; Optimize purchasing processes

Head of Project Purchasing Mobile Control and Electronics

Bosch Rexroth

2010-10 - 2013-2 · 2 yrs 5 mos

Schwieberdingen, Baden-Württemberg, Deutschland

Manage and develop project purchasing; Direct international sourcing in Deutschland, Türkei, China, Japan, USA, Brasilien; Research and analyze international procurement market; Qualify new and develop existing suppliers; Implement quality assurance measures; Conduct cost-effectiveness analyses as part of product generation process; Manage bids and negotiate contracts; Optimize purchasing processes Reorganized purchasing within context of global restructuring

Project Lead Quality Assurance Third-Party Pumps and Motors

Bosch Rexroth

2008-1 - 2010-9 · 2 yrs 9 mos

Elchingen

Designed and led global organizational development projects to develop suppliers, Defined process models, Initiated quality development programs at suppliers, Led projects up to approval of local procurement, especially in China and Turkey

Group Leader Supplier Quality Assurance in purchasing department

Robert Bosch Fahrzeugelektrik Eisenach GmbH

2006-1 - 2007-12 · 2 yrs

Eisenach

Manage and develop supplier purchasing department; Ensured ISO TS 16949 in purchasing and at suppliers; Supported ISO TS 16949 recertification; Guaranteed and improved supplier quality