Luca Ricking

• Managed a portfolio of 30+ suppliers for machined & turned parts, fasteners and subcontracting with an annual purchasing volume of ~€20M • Drove cost optimization initiatives through global benchmarking, cost analysis and supplier negotiations, identifying and realizing sustainable savings potentials • Led RFQs, supplier nomination and sourcing decisions, ensuring competitive supplier selection aligned with global commodity strategy • Initiated and managed resourcing and ratio projects, securing supply continuity and improving cost efficiency • Collaborated cross-functionally with R&D, plants, project purchasing and global commodity teams on supplier strategy, new technologies and cost optimization

• Gained cross-functional experience across Purchasing, Sales (Key Account BMW), Controlling / Accounting and Innovation / Corporate Start-up environment • Selected for international assignments in Spain (Valencia) and Slovenia (Šempeter pri Gorici), gaining international exposure in cross-cultural business environments • Focus on Corporate & Project Purchasing in later stages, building the foundation for current commodity responsibility

Corporate Start-Up: Business Development, Sales & Marketing

Bachelor’s Thesis (Grade: 1.2): Development of a Supplier Bonus Program Framework in Automotive Procurement (MAHLE) Specialization in Materials & Production Management, Controlling and Finance