Sören Kröneck

Establishment & Management of Technical Procurement End-to-End Procurement | Logistics and manufacturing management —————— • Establishing and scaling technical procurement, including defining efficient procurement strategies, processes, and governance structures • Holistic management of operational and strategic procurement (direct procurement) for components, assemblies, supplies and technical services • Conducting price and contract negotiations and concluding framework agreements with international suppliers • End-to-end responsibility across the supply chain: from demand planning, scheduling, and order processing to incoming goods management • Implementation and further development of forecasting and planning processes to ensure material availability • Strategic supplier management, including selection, development, performance monitoring, and risk assessment • Close cross-functional collaboration with Engineering, Production, Finance, and external partners to ensure efficient value chains • Continuous optimization of purchasing and logistics processes to enhance cost efficiency, quality, and on-time delivery • Leading role in the implementation and further development of ERP processes for the digitization and automation of procurement workflows

Procurement Investments & Services – DE Corporate Procurement – DE ——— Responsibilities: Independently responsible for the procurement of: • Chemical substances • Semi-finished products • Standard industrial components Acting as backup for procurement in the areas of: • Tools & technical equipment • IT procurement • Software & technology

Supply Chain Analyst ——— Responsible for supply chain planning and coordination of: • Plastics • Semi-finished products • Finished products • (Sub-)assemblies

Operational Purchaser / Foreign Trade – Production Parts ——— Responsibilities: Responsible for the procurement of production parts in an international environment • Sourcing and procurement of drawing-based components as well as standard parts made of iron and steel • Coordination of international suppliers, including order management and delivery tracking, aswell als logistics management • Handling of foreign trade processes, including import/export coordination and documentation • Close collaboration with research & development, engineering, production, service and logistics to ensure on-time material availability • Monitoring supplier performance and supporting cost optimization initiatives

Operational & Strategic Buyer – Laboratory Supplies, Chemicals & Packaging Materials ——— Responsibilities: Responsible for both operational and strategic procurement of laboratory supplies, chemicals, and packaging materials — Management of international sourcing and import activities across multiple regions: • Europe: Switzerland, United Kingdom, European Union • Asia: East Asia, South Asia, South East Asia • Americas: North America & Canada • Supplier selection, development, and performance monitoring in a global procurement environment • Negotiation of prices, contracts, and delivery terms to ensure cost efficiency and supply security • Coordination of international logistics and import processes, including compliance with regulatory requirements