Daniel Hug
Nurmijärvi
Summary
Ambitious global sourcing professional with 10+ years experience in supplier relationship management, strategic sourcing and driving cost saving initiatives. Proven track record in risk management, vendor negotiations and contract management across industries and categories. Adept leader, known for inclusive approach and developing and motivating teams to reach their full potential. Strong background in metal and raw material procurement in general, with the ability to adapt quickly to changing needs.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Founder and CEO
Credo-kirkko-seurakunta
05.2020 - Current
- Founded, established and developed the non-profit start-up to a staff size of 40 volunteers.
- Built a positive organizational culture that fostered creativity, innovation, and volunteer engagement.
- Developed teams, functions, processes and systems that support further growth.
- Oversaw financial management activities such as budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow monitoring with the result of excellent financial stability.
Strategic Buyer
VOSS Automotive GmbH
08.2018 - 05.2020
- Global responsibility and team lead for raw materials (plastics, brass profiles and aluminum profiles) with a total purchasing volume of 40-50 m EUR
- Led the global, cross-functional Task Force to secure the availability of plastics in times of extreme shortage
- Negotiated global price-, quantity- and framework agreements with global players that enabled secured access to materials at reduced costs.
- Sourced and developed new suppliers to reduce risk and realize cost-savings
- Analyzed market trends to reduce risks and optimize sourcing strategies.
Strategic Buyer
VOSS Fluid GmbH
09.2013 - 07.2018
- Responsibility for the categories steel profiles, metal forging blanks, coupling nuts, steel tubes, flexible hoses, turned steel parts, measurement technology and surface treatment with a purchasing volume of 20 m EUR
- Optimized purchasing decisions by analyzing market trends and utilizing data-driven insights, especially for steel raw materials.
- Negotiated pricing structures and led global sourcing initiatives that resulted in savings of >10% for hydraulic hoses and >5% for forging blanks and steel profiles without compromising delivery performance or quality.
- Efficiently led cross-functional cost initiative- and other projects.
- Reduced supply chain risks through material pooling, supplier diversification, framework agreements and optimized forecast and buffer strategies etc.., with the result of outstanding supply performance.
- Built long-term supplier relationships with vendors to establish quality and competitive pricing.
Management Representative for International Operations
Burkle Machinery
09.2011 - 08.2013
- Led SCM and production projects at the subsidiary with direct report line to the senior management in the headquarters in Germany
- Achieved material cost reduction of >5%/year by localization of components and negotiation of global purchasing conditions with with international A-suppliers.
- Enhanced delivery performance and reduced stock levels by 40% through implementation of ERP-supported SCM processes and optimization of production planning and scheduling.
- Developed strong relationships with key stakeholders, fostering collaboration and mutual support among departments and between headquarters and the subsidiary.
Deputy Production Manager
Robert Bürkle GmbH
04.2010 - 08.2011
- Spearheaded the continuous improvement of production planning processes which resulted in an increase of on-time-delivery from 50% to 95%.
- Implemented strategic supplier management for subcontracting of steel components with a resulting material cost reduction of 50%.
- Efficiently managed production optimization projects, ensuring timely completion within budget constraints.
Assistant Production Manager
Robert Bürkle GmbH
10.2004 - 03.2010
- Executed big production investments with an amortization period of 1-3 years.
- Significantly enhanced the delivery performance by introducing innovative solutions as ERP-key user for ERP-supported production and logistic processes.
- Contributed to increased on-time delivery rates by closely monitoring schedules and promptly addressing bottlenecks.
Education
BSc/Diplom-Ingenieur - Industrial Engineering and Management
Duale Hochschule
Horb, Germany09.2004
High School Diploma -
Gymnasium
Schramberg, Germany07.2001
Skills
- Negotiation
- Contract drafting and implementation
- Vendor- and stakeholder relationship management
- Risk management
- Team leadership and development
- Analytical ability
- Strategic sourcing
- Cost reduction
- Project management
- Supply chain optimization
Personal Information
Date of Birth: 01/22/82
Languages
German
Native or Bilingual
English
Full Professional
Finnish
Professional Working
French
Limited Working
Spanish
Elementary
Timeline
Founder and CEO
Credo-kirkko-seurakunta
05.2020 - Current
Strategic Buyer
VOSS Automotive GmbH
08.2018 - 05.2020
Strategic Buyer
VOSS Fluid GmbH
09.2013 - 07.2018
Management Representative for International Operations
Burkle Machinery
09.2011 - 08.2013
Deputy Production Manager
Robert Bürkle GmbH
04.2010 - 08.2011
Assistant Production Manager
Robert Bürkle GmbH
10.2004 - 03.2010
BSc/Diplom-Ingenieur - Industrial Engineering and Management
Duale Hochschule
High School Diploma -
Gymnasium
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