ANDREW JUNKUHN
Berlin
Summary
- I deliver integrated IT and sourcing solutions that drive:
- 30% Faster Project Cycles through Agile/Scrum methodologies
- 40% Cost Reduction in procurement via strategic supplier development
- Seamless ERP Integration with custom SAP-connected solutions
- Risk-Mitigated Global Operations across 20+ countries
- End-to-End Financial Control for multi-million dollar contracts
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Founder & IT Project Lead
SHAKARII
01.2024 - Current
- Led Agile product development for sports tech brand:
- Managed Scrum sprints from concept → China manufacturing
- Reduced prototype cycles 30% with Jira-based tracking
- Directed sourcing operations:
- Aluminum sidings for Asian construction projects
- Diaper/bag sourcing from Tier-1 Chinese factories
Founder & Tech Lead
SHAKA SOURCING SRM
09.2021 - Current
- Developed proprietary SaaS procurement platform:
- Agile-managed build (Scrum) delivered in 12 months
- Featured real-time supplier risk analytics
- Key sourcing implementations:
- $2.5M Greek hydraulic systems (Asian infrastructure)
- Polish industrial presses with full QC documentation
IT Program Manager
SPRINGER NATURE
03.2017 - 09.2021
- Led Agile-governed IT initiatives:
- Managed IT delivery for 11 Business Units
Owner & Lead Consultant
JIGSAW SOFTWARE
08.1999 - 01.2017
- Directed 50+ IT infrastructure projects:
- Linux system deployments
- SAP-integrated financial solutions
- Implemented Scrum for enterprise applications
Education
BA - Law
University of KwaZulu-Natal
Skills
- IT Project Leadership
- Global Sourcing Excellence
- Technical Expertise
- Prince2
- Agile/Scrum
- China Sourcing Mastery
- SAP Integration
- SaaS Development Lifecycle
- Industrial CAPEX
- Linux Systems
- Infrastructure Deployment
- Supplier Relationship Management
- Document Management
- Full SDLC Management
- Multi-Country Procurement
- Process Automation
- Project management
- Entrepreneurial and innovative
- Client engagement
- Product roadmaps
Technical Portfolio Highlights
- COMPREHENSIVE BUDGETING APPLICATION, SAP-Integrated Contract Management, Agile-developed solution for South African enterprise, Integrated with SAP for real-time financial tracking, Manages 800+ contracts valued at Euro 500 million annually, Features: Multi-Year Forecasting | Employee Module | Extensive Reporting
- PROPRIETARY SRM SAAS, Supplier Relationship Management Platform, Scrum-managed SaaS with real-time risk analytics, Features: Supplier scoring | Relationship lifecycle | KPI dashboards
- CHINA PROCUREMENT SYSTEM, Manufacturing Workflow, Bilingual procurement interface (English/Chinese), End-to-end QC documentation flow, Sample artifacts: Inspection reports | Bilingual RFQs
Education And Credentials
- Prince2 Practitioner Certification
- Agile/Scrum Methodology Expertise
- University of KwaZulu-Natal - BA Law
- Languages: English (Native), German (B2)
Client Benefits
- Financial Control → R500M contract management with SAP integration
- Risk Mitigation → 20% fewer supply chain disruptions
- Accelerated Delivery → 30% faster implementation cycles
- Cost Optimization → 15-40% savings through strategic sourcing
- Process Automation → Custom SaaS for procurement visibility
Services
- Enterprise Application Development (SAP integration)
- Agile IT Project Leadership (Prince2 & Scrum)
- Global Procurement Solutions (China specialist)
- Custom SaaS Platforms for Sourcing & Contract Management
Professional Value Proposition
- 30% Faster Project Cycles through Agile/Scrum methodologies
- 40% Cost Reduction in procurement via strategic supplier development
- Seamless ERP Integration with custom SAP-connected solutions
- Risk-Mitigated Global Operations across 20+ countries
- End-to-End Financial Control for multi-million dollar contracts
Certification
Prince 2 Practitioner
Sports
- Former ATP Tennis Professional
- Currently ranked Top 10 in Germany in my Age Group
Languages
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
German
Intermediate (B1)
Afrikaans
Upper intermediate (B2)
Timeline
Founder & IT Project Lead
SHAKARII
01.2024 - Current
Founder & Tech Lead
SHAKA SOURCING SRM
09.2021 - Current
IT Program Manager
SPRINGER NATURE
03.2017 - 09.2021
Owner & Lead Consultant
JIGSAW SOFTWARE
08.1999 - 01.2017
BA - Law
University of KwaZulu-Natal
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