Thomas Giesswein
Head of Group Procurement | Einkaufsleiter @ Neuman Aluminium
About
Procurement leader with over a decade of international experience across direct, indirect and CAPEX categories including machinery, raw materials, packaging, logistics and services. Proven track record in leading global teams, driving cost improvements and managing complex sourcing strategies across multi-site operations.
Austria
Vienna
Luxury Goods & Jewelry
Strategic Procurement, Risk Management, Leadership, Purchasing, Procurement, Forecasting, Supply Chain Management, SAP Products, SAP Materials Management (SAP MM), Microsoft Office, SAP MM, SAP SRM, Blended Learning, Management, Negotiation, SAP ARIBA, Economics, Project Management, Business Administration, Strategic Sourcing
Experience
Head of Group Procurement | Einkaufsleiter
Neuman Aluminium
Lilienfeld
Leading group-wide procurement across direct material, indirect spend, and CAPEX for international operations in Europe, North America, and Asia.
Category Manager | Global Procurement
SWAROVSKI
Wattens, Tyrol, Austria
Global procurement responsibility for Engineering (Jan 2023–Mar 2024) and Packaging (Apr 2024–May 2025). Led cross-functional sourcing teams and global supplier portfolios across CAPEX, technical materials, and packaging. Drove category strategies, supplier performance, and cost improvements while ensuring supply continuity. Negotiated key contracts, optimized total cost of ownership, and aligned activities with global procurement and business objectives.
Sourcing Manager | Global Procurement
SWAROVSKI
Wattens, Tirol, Österreich
Focused on Engineering procurement, managing strategic sourcing of machinery, technical materials, and engineering services. Strengthened supplier performance, ensured compliance, and supported end-to-end procurement processes with data-driven insights. Served as the commercial interface for key suppliers and internal stakeholders, including claims management and continuous improvement initiatives.
Buyer | Local Purchasing
SWAROVSKI
Wattens, Tirol, Österreich
Managed local purchasing activities of facility management, packaging, and production materials, including market screening, supplier selection, and contract negotiation. Implemented RFx processes, ensured operational continuity, and maintained procurement compliance through SAP SRM and SAP MM.
Operational Buyer | Supply Chain Management
Novartis
Kundl & Schaftenau, Austria
Advanced from Purchasing Packaging Material Associate (09/2014–02/2015) to Operational Buyer (03/2015–08/2016) within Novartis. Managed end-to-end procurement of packaging, raw materials, and excipients for global drug production sites.
Transport Manager
STS Transport GmbH
Wörgl, Tyrol, Austria
Oversaw daily transport operations, ensuring efficient logistics, cost control, and on-time deliveries across regional networks.
Education
MCI | The Entrepreneurial School®
International Business & Management | part-time
Specialization: Financial Management, Innovation & Global Networks Part-time study program
MCI | The Entrepreneurial School®
Business Administration (Online) | part-time
Part-time study program
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