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BENNO MARTENS

BENNO MARTENS

Dresden

Summary

Dedicated, results-driven, and proactive Purchaser with +10 years of international purchasing experience in production environments. Comprehensive understanding of production processes and procedures, affinity for technical implementation and hands-on attitude throughout the entire production lifecycle. Focus on high-quality and solution orientated mindset combined with "do it right the first time" attitude.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate

Work History

Technical Purchaser

SICK Engineering GmbH
10.2017 - Current
  • Purchase precision turned and milled parts, forgings and welded assemblies from high-alloy steels, and castings for gas flow measurement devices in oil and gas sector as part of CPM (customer project management) purchasing team with purchasing volume of +15 million Euro per year
  • Reduced costs for SLWN flanges by up to 70% through strategic purchasing decisions and supplier inventory management (consignment stock and material supply for contract welding)

Lead Buyer

DIW Mechanical Engineering GmbH
02.2014 - 09.2017
  • Purchased steel products, formed components, tools and hire equipment for plant engineering and construction, machine maintenance and service in semiconductor plants and paper mills in Europe
  • Supervised two procurement employees, and reported directly to managing directors regarding annual expenditures upwards of 5 million Euro

Project Manager

Parratech Environmental Control Pty Ltd
01.2011 - 10.2013
  • Procured semi-finished steel products, subcontractor welding and installation services for major exhaust systems in power plants across Australia and Pacific Islands

Contract Administrator

Prestige Joinery (NSW) Pty Ltd
05.2009 - 12.2010
  • Procured materials, wood products and veneers, leather upholstery, natural stone slabs, hire equipment and subcontractor services for shopfitting and interior construction projects in Sydney metropolitan area

Project Coordinator

Wallace International
09.2006 - 03.2009
  • Procured materials and supplies, coordinated hire equipment and subcontractor services, and supervised installation of turnkey automation projects across North America

Account Manager

C.C.O.
10.2003 - 08.2006
  • Estimated and ordered materials and subcontractor services for local construction and flooring installation projects throughout Manitoba

Education

4-Year Bachelor of Business Administration - Major in Economics

The University of Winnipeg, Canada
2003

Vocational Diploma (Year 12) -

Kreisgymnasium Neustadt, Germany
1997

Skills

  • Supply Chain Management
  • Impeccable time management
  • International Purchasing
  • Purchasing for Manufacturing
  • Supplier Selection
  • Strategic Negotiations
  • Purchasing Strategies Development
  • Scheduling
  • Advanced Excel Functions
  • Inventory Management

Certification

  • AutoCAD Level 1 & 2, TAFE Western Sydney Institute - 2011

Languages

German
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
French
Beginner (A1)

Timeline

Technical Purchaser

SICK Engineering GmbH
10.2017 - Current

Lead Buyer

DIW Mechanical Engineering GmbH
02.2014 - 09.2017

Project Manager

Parratech Environmental Control Pty Ltd
01.2011 - 10.2013

Contract Administrator

Prestige Joinery (NSW) Pty Ltd
05.2009 - 12.2010

Project Coordinator

Wallace International
09.2006 - 03.2009

Account Manager

C.C.O.
10.2003 - 08.2006

4-Year Bachelor of Business Administration - Major in Economics

The University of Winnipeg, Canada

Vocational Diploma (Year 12) -

Kreisgymnasium Neustadt, Germany

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