Falko Schröder
MBA + Diplom-Kaufmann (FH)
Munich
Summary
Accomplished senior leader with extensive experience in Procurement, Marketing, and Consulting within multinational Health Care and FMCG companies. Proven ability in developing cohesive Procurement strategies that align with organizational goals. Known for strong business insight and exceptional stakeholder engagement capabilities at various levels. Proficient in steering and nurturing cross-functional teams in global matrix structures, employing a collaborative leadership approach.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Languages
Work History
Senior Business Impact Lead
Aily Labs GmbH
01.2024 - Current
- Strategizing and developing AI-powered insights app-module targeting Procurement teams in large corporations
- Coordination with clients, data scientists, UX designers, and app developers to co-create vision and features of module
- Delivering AI-powered spend insights and savings opportunities, enhancing client procurement strategies
Integrated Solutions Lead
Novartis
02.2022 - 01.2024
- Led key project of redesigning global Meetings & Congress process with spend of $1BN and created savings opportunities of $100M
- Directed team of senior consultants to develop capabilities for identifying, designing, and delivering integrated solutions
- Utilized Novartis Operations assets to enhance company priority outcomes effectively
Head of Indirect Procurement Europe
Novartis
08.2017 - 02.2022
- Led a significant productivity program, achieving over $100M in bottom-line savings and consistently surpassing yearly savings targets of $60-80M
- Led and developed multinational team of 150 associates
- Oversaw $900M third-party spend across marketing, sales, and corporate categories in Europe
- Led successful transformation of regional procurement function into a strategically focused, integrated, customer-facing organization
Head of M&S Procurement Europe
Novartis
05.2015 - 08.2017
- Implemented Europe-specific agency category strategy, achieving 50% supplier reduction
- Implemented Europe-specific Meetings & Congress category demand strategy - achieving 13% savings
- Established customer-centric regional procurement function, focusing on business priorities and governance
- Led the M&S procurement category for all Novartis divisions in the region
Head of Indirect Purchasing Europe - Sandoz
Sandoz
11.2012 - 05.2015
- Managed spend of $400M across indirect spend categories through network of buyers in the region
- Accountable for delivery of all Procurement KPIs in the region
- Business partner to regional CFO
Head of Marketing Sourcing & Congress Management
Novartis Germany
06.2009 - 11.2012
- Managed spend of $90M across Marketing categories in Germany
- Consistently delivered 7-12% in savings
- Led team of 8 senior buyers
- Accountable for creation and execution of global and local category strategies
- Accountable for delivery of all Congress Management activities for Germany
Different Promotion & Brand Manager Roles
AB-InBev
09.2004 - 06.2009
- Accountable for Trade Marketing strategies & execution for brands Hasseröder & Diebels
- Accountable for Sponsoring strategy and execution for brand Hasseröder
- Accountable for the Packaging & Print-Media strategy & execution for brand Beck's
Education
Bachelor of Applied Science - Diplom-Kaufmann (FH)
Fachhochschule Kiel
Kiel, Germany 03.1999 - 01.2004
MBA - Marketing
Alliant International University
San Diego, USA 09.2002 - 08.2003
Skills
Organizational Transformation
undefinedTimeline
Senior Business Impact Lead
Aily Labs GmbH
01.2024 - Current
Integrated Solutions Lead
Novartis
02.2022 - 01.2024
Head of Indirect Procurement Europe
Novartis
08.2017 - 02.2022
Head of M&S Procurement Europe
Novartis
05.2015 - 08.2017
Head of Indirect Purchasing Europe - Sandoz
Sandoz
11.2012 - 05.2015
Head of Marketing Sourcing & Congress Management
Novartis Germany
06.2009 - 11.2012
Different Promotion & Brand Manager Roles
AB-InBev
09.2004 - 06.2009
MBA - Marketing
Alliant International University
09.2002 - 08.2003
Bachelor of Applied Science - Diplom-Kaufmann (FH)
Fachhochschule Kiel
03.1999 - 01.2004
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