Mathias Froehlich

Strategic Sourcing Manager @ Villeroy & Boch Group

About

Personal Profile Dynamic, pro-active & team oriented Management Professional with advanced knowledge in specific management disciplines based on international standards:  More than 6 years experience in Strategic Sourcing & Category Management  More than 2 years experience in Demand Planning & Order Management  More than 2 year experience in Managing Customer Service & Purchase Management Proven ability to combine global strategy with organizational change and people/cultures.

Country

Germany

City

Saarland

Industry

Glass, Ceramics & Concrete

Skill

Strategic Sourcing, Sourcing, Supply Chain, Footwear, Forecasting, Strategy, Global Sourcing, International Business, Procurement, Management, Business Strategy, Product Development, Pricing, International Sales, Supply Chain Management, Contract Management, Purchasing, Sales Operations, Budgets, Apparel

Experience

Strategic Sourcing Manager

Villeroy & Boch Group

2015-8 - Present · 11 yrs 2 mos

Mettlach, Saarland, Germany

Strategic Sourcing Manager

Villeroy & Boch Group

2015-8 - 2015-8 · 1 mo

Mettlach, Germany

Lead Buyer Bath & Wellness

Order Management & Category Management Footwear

Kwintet

2013-9 - 2015-7 · 1 yr 11 mos

Osnabrück Area, Germany

- Planning/Implementation/Improvement/Execution of Supply Chain Processes - Supply&Demand Planning of National Key Account Business - Strategic Sourcing & Management of Footwear Category (Quality/T&C's/Supply/Sourcing) - Group Reporting

Regional Sourcing Manager Central Europe & Global Category Manager PPE

Kwintet

2012-1 - 2014-1 · 2 yrs 1 mo

Osnabrück Area, Germany

- Driving&Implementation of resourcing projects in alingment with Global CAT Mgt/ SC - Evaluation&Selection of strategic/preferred and complementary suppliers - Identification of savings opportunities, driving implementation - Data management - Monthly reporting, Budget Planning&Price Guidance

Global Category Manager PPE (Personal Protective Equipment)

Kwintet

2009-10 - 2013-5 · 3 yrs 8 mos

Malmo, Sweden

- Development of knowledge and characteristics of all Kwintet PPE Brands - Review/Presentation/Achievement of KPI target for the product category and the Kwintet Group - Driving sourcing harmonization through Preferred Suppliers according to Kwintet Category KPI’s - Management of Preferred supplier Program – including selection, commercial decisions, rebate - Contract design & implementation ensuring correct geographical locations fit strategy - Key liaison contact and consultant for all Group Entities - Driving PPE Sourcing strategy throughout all Entities with assistance from Regional Sourcing and Product Managers - Coordination with Global and Regional Supply Chain and support best fit approach

Sourcing Manager

Kwintet

2006 - 2009-10 · 3 yrs

Malmo, Sweden

- Establishment of a global Strategic Sourcing organization for the Kwintet Group - Harmonization and consolidation of the business (specifically PPE product categories)