Thomas Sichermann

Member of the Elektrobit executive leadership team with responsibility for key operational functions and performance: • Leadership and development of a global 100+ employee organization • Operational leadership across Procurement, IT, Quality, Information Security, Real Estate Management and Compliance • Structural optimization in a global environment • Driving operational excellence, process efficiency, and organizational performance • Ensuring compliance, security, and operational governance

Built, scaled, and transformed the Purchasing organization from a transactional unit into a strategically integrated business partner, expanding the team from 2 to 13 employees and establishing a professional, automotive-grade procurement function aligned with business objectives. In addition, assumed responsibility for Corporate Real Estate Management and initiated New Work concepts starting in 2018, driving workplace modernization and supporting organizational transformation.

Responsible for the global procurement organization in a leading automotive technology company, including direct and indirect material, advanced purchasing and Supplier Quality. • Leadership of the global procurement organization • Strategic sourcing and supplier management across international markets • Development and implementation of global procurement strategies • Cost optimization and supplier performance management • Executive-level collaboration with engineering, operations, and senior leadership

Accountability for the PPAP and component readiness process for all European production launches and relocation projects. Accountability for all material cost im-provement projects

Management of the plant purchasing organization of the Antenna product line.

Global coordination of all quotation processes for the VW Group

Vertragsrecht, Arbeitsrecht, Insolvenzrecht

Unternehmensgründung, Strategisches Management, Industriebetriebslehre