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Case Study

Project Manager Strategic Purchasing at Automotive Test System Manufacturer​

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For manufacturers of automotive test systems

A manufacturer of automotive test systems suffered from inadequate purchasing processes and a poor IT landscape, which was exacerbated by insolvency. Through process improvements, new supplier negotiations and training, significant savings of €830,000 were achieved and purchasing efficiency was increased. Despite the challenges, this led to a sustainable optimization of costs and processes.

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Company Details

  • Manufacturer of test systems for automotive Tier 1+2 suppliers​
  • Initially around 500 employees​
  • Classic function-based orgaanization within a stock corporation, declining revenue of approximately €70m per year​
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Situation and Challenge

  • Inadequate purchasing processes and ERP support​
  • Company transitioned to insolvency and sale during mandate​
  • Poor IT landscape​
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Objective and Tasks

  • Improve (IT) processes, training, and contract management​
  • Professionalize purchasing, including employee search & coaching, and successor search​
  • Manage insolvency tasks with specialized law firm​
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Measures and Procedures

  • Redefine and train SAP processes, improve master data​
  • Establish second source and negotiate price reductions with new suppliers​
  • Negotiate terms with suppliers during insolvency, including payment terms​
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Results and Achievement

  • Achieved significant price reductions, avoiding €830k in additional costs​
  • Increased purchasing efficiency with fewer employees handling more tasks​

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