Patrick Zenker

Astute and exceptionally dedicated professional with 20y+ of working experiences, thereof 16y+ in leading position in the Renewables Energy. With a commitment to continuous improvement, I demonstrated consistent success while executing large portfolios with multicultural teams around the globe. Demonstrating an aptitude to manage and balance teams and customers. Disciplined and enthusiastic leader with a proven history of increasing productivity wins while creating efficient teams.

+ Leadership + Influence + Presentation + People Management + Negotiation + Planning + Client retention + Networking + Organization + Relationship Management • Mapping out permanently business strategy to meet shareholder target • Managing Global Procurement, decentralized with up tp 25+ FTE, with an annual capex responsibility of 400m€ • Overall support for 4GW installations and 2b$ of spendings since 2017 • Developing a Procurement strategy setting KPIs and tracking progress

• Working for a hidden champion in the food sector • Core focus on revitalisation of a Sourcing strategy for Raw material and development of an International supply chain • Establishment of a sustainable environmental and energy policy which contribute to protect natural resources, preserve livelihoods, promote biodiversity, avoid waste and minimize environmental impacts • “A work experience that has since made me aware of the necessity for sustainable and CO2-neutral supply chains”

- Superior function for Global Commodity Managers and Regional Commodity Buyers - Global Procurement responsibility (EPC, Kits, Systems, Ground Mounted, Tracker) - Creation of Global synergies for BOS Key components (Inverter, Tracker, Rack, Low voltage) - Representing Procurement in Engineering & Project Management Center (EPC) - Harmonizing/Standardization of project documentation; bundling business, contract mgmt. - Developing and commercial validating of an International supplier base

Globaler Einkauf / Global Sourcing of raw materials such as wafer or silicon, Einkauf von Komponeneten zur Errichtung von Solar/Photovoltaikanlagen/Parks - Wechselrichter, Unterkonstruktionen, Gestelle, Tracker, Trafo Stationen, Übergabestationen, DC AC Kabel,Verbindungsmittel, EPC Projekteinkauf, Engineering Procurement Construction, Global Sourcing Responsibility for Intl. Project pipeline, Fix Tilt, LV and MV Voltage works, Roads

Shareholder & Operations Director The Raven Hotel, Haines Junction, Yukon, Canada Revitalization of an exclusive hotel destination on the Alaska Highway, Yukon Territory, Canada. Rebranding included long-term contracts with European tour operators and developement of a 4*star cuisine.

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