Dipl.-Ing. Alessandro Agostini

• Led a strategic overhaul of the procurement function with operational leadership • Designed procurement global structure to improve control, savings and collaboration • Ensured compliance with global transformation, US SOX regulations, and ESG standards • Managed €1B procurement for Drug Containment, Delivery systems, and Machinery production • Implemented cost-saving measures, optimizing strategies for efficiency and cash flow • Led a global team through a transition, driving excellence and collaboration

• Led a turnaround in the DACH region, overseeing procurement, logistics, and general operations. • Optimized costs by reducing warehouse expenses and improving overall logistics efficiency. • Reduced delivery times, significantly boosting customer satisfaction and after-sales services.

Designed global procurement to align with new company strategy, growth, and goals Managed direct and indirect spend, focusing on cost and cash flow Oversaw supplier base management, including financial, ESG, legal risk mitigation. Ensured stable material availability to meet both production and planning Led global procurement, supported new project launches within supplier base Reported directly to the group board within a private equity environment. Managed global teams across China, Italy, and Slovakia

• Managed raw materials, metal stamping, die casting, and adhesive suppliers for EMEA & global sites. • Monitored material price variance (MPV), cash flow and ensured stable component availability. • Reduced financial and legal risks through proactive and preventive actions. • Led and coordinated a multi-country procurement team, driving efficiency across regions.

• Oversaw global procurement for logistics and supply chain strategies and expenditure (500M€). • Managed air, road, and ocean transports for components and finished goods distribution. • Handled contracts, freight, warehouse operations, and customer service oversight. • Led and coordinated a multi-country team, ensuring operational efficiency across regions. • Managed all procurement and logistics operations during the Whirlpool and Indesit merger.

• Directed purchasing for facilities and production lines across 13 EMEA plants, on CapEx committee. • Led long-term tech strategies as EMEA representative of Global Advanced Manufacturing group. • Managed decommissioning and profitable sale of a German plant, overseeing a successful closure.

• Developed direct and indirect purchasing strategies, ensuring cost efficiency. • Tracked material price variances and implemented margin improvement initiatives. • Introduced cost-saving measures to enhance overall procurement performance. • Facilitated communication between operations and procurement to improve collaboration. • Managed purchasing for one of Whirlpool’s largest global production sites.

• Led the development of finished goods subsystems platforms for various projects. • Acted as program leader for mergers, logistics, and cost-saving initiatives. • Directed supplier quality development activities to enhance procurement efficiency. • Supervised procurement of materials, components, and subsystems from European and global suppliers. • Managed supplier selection, inbound logistics flow, and all procurement activities.

• Defined pricing structure for technical offers in key international markets. • Provided proactive support for German and near-East markets, overseeing annual sales. • Managed contracts and relationships with key tire industry players like Michelin, Pirelli, Continental

• Defined KPIs for stock management and demand planning for effective inventory control. • Combined forecasting data and marketing insights to develop SKU-specific safety stock curves. • Led a customs project to optimize material flow by diverting to low-impact customs areas. • Revised international agreements, reassessing licenses and harmonized system codification. • Managed the project to improve the efficiency of the repackaging phase.