Andrejs Brals

Als Geschäftsführer mit Verantwortung für Supply Chain Management, strategischen Einkauf und internationale Projekte war ich für die Entwicklung, Steuerung und Umsetzung von Industrie-, Infrastruktur- und Automatisierungsprojekten verantwortlich. Mein Fokus lag auf dem Aufbau leistungsfähiger Lieferketten, der Entwicklung internationaler Lieferanten, Vertragsverhandlungen sowie der kaufmännischen und technischen Umsetzung komplexer Projekte. Die Projekte umfassten Energieinfrastruktur, Freileitungen, Vertei

Head of Procurement | ETG Elastomer-Technik Gedern GmbH (Appel Group) ETG Elastomer-Technik Gedern GmbH, das Stammwerk der Appel-Unternehmensgruppe, entwickelt und produziert Systemkomponenten aus Elastomeren, Kunststoffen und thermoplastischen Werkstoffen für die internationale Automobilindustrie und deren Zulieferer. Als Leiter Einkauf war ich für den Aufbau, die Organisation und die Weiterentwicklung des zentralen Einkaufs verantwortlich. Besonders hervorzuheben ist die erstmalige Einführung einer system

Global Automotive Tier 1 supplier. Responsibilities • Commodity management for electronics and mechatronic components • Supplier sourcing and supplier development • Cost analysis and contract negotiations • Support of OEM development projects from concept through SOP • Technical supplier management and project procurement • Supplier audits and supplier qualification • Global sourcing and outsourcing initiatives • PPAP, VDA, OEM project support Key Achievements • Cost reductions up to 20% • Successful sourci

Head of Purchasing with responsibility for two procurement areas within an international Automotive Tier 1 manufacturing environment and direct leadership of four procurement professionals. Responsible for strategic procurement, commodity management, supplier development and contract negotiations for non-ferrous metals and industrial raw materials used in automotive and industrial production. Responsibilities included negotiation of prices, payment terms and delivery conditions, establishment of framework a

Project Manager responsible for the establishment and successful launch of a new LEONI Fiber Optics production facility in the Czech Republic as part of an international production transfer project. The assignment covered the complete project lifecycle from planning through industrialization, pilot production and final handover. Responsibilities included project planning, supplier coordination, procurement of production equipment, implementation of production processes, establishment of operational structur

As one of the first employees of Bucher Schoerling Baltic SIA, I participated in the establishment and development of a greenfield manufacturing operation for municipal and special-purpose vehicles. Initially employed as Buyer and Production Planner, I later assumed responsibility for strategic procurement as well as warehouse and logistics management. My role combined operational purchasing, supplier development and supply chain optimization within an international manufacturing environment. My responsibil

Diplom-Wirtschaftsingenieur (Mechanical Engineering), University of Latvia. Degree officially recognized within the European Union under the Bologna Process, covering engineering, industrial systems, procurement, logistics and operations management.