André Neumann - *1972 in Lübeck, Germany

 

 

 

 

 

 

With more than 20 years of leadership experience in indirect procurement, vendor management, and contract management across international matrix organizations, I am passionate about driving sustainable transformation and value creation. My expertise covers the development of procurement strategies, process optimization, and leading complex negotiations that deliver measurable cost savings and efficiency gains.

 

 

VALUE PROPOSITION

 

Strategic Leadership 

Proven track record in digital transformation and building high-performance teams

 

Negotiation Excellence 

Advanced methodologies enabling teams to strengthen capabilities and secure optimal outcomes

 

Collaborative Approach 

People-centered, data-driven methodology combining strategic insight with agile methods

 

Innovation Focus 

Passionate about turning challenges into opportunities through partnership and strategic leadership

 

 

 

 

 

CLIENT IMPACT & RESULTS

 

Rapid stabilization of procurement and negotiation environments.

Measurable cost savings and value creation in indirect spend.

Executive-level negotiation leadership in high-stakes situations.

Pragmatic transformation with strong people focus.

 

 

 

 

 

 

TYPICAL INTERIM & ADVISORY MANDATES

 

Interim Head of Procurement / Indirect Procurement Lead / Shared Service Lead

Procurement or shared service transformation programs (process, organization, digitalization)

Executive negotiation advisory and shadow negotiation

Stabilization and restructuring of procurement organizations

Sparring partner for C-level, CFOs and procurement leadership

Personality development of procurement leadership and teams

 

 

 

 

 

 

CORE EXPERTISE

 

Leadership, Transformation & Advisory

Interim Management & Transformation Leadership

Strategic Leadership in Procurement Organizations

Change Management & Senior Stakeholder Alignment

 

Procurement, Governance & Value Creation

Indirect Procurement & Strategic Sourcing

Vendor, Contract & Compliance Management

Digital Procurement Transformation (P2P, S2C, CMGT)

 

Negotiation & Influence

Executive & Complex Negotiations

Negotiation Enablement and Trainings

Shadow Negotiation

Executive Sparring

 

Methods & Frameworks

Certified D.I.S.C Profile Analyst

Advanced Negotiations (Scotwork)

Project Management (PRINCE2)

IT Service Management (ITIL Foundation)

Data Privacy & Regulatory Frameworks (GDPR)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

NEGOTIATION ADVISORY & ENABLEMENT

 

Extensive experience in leading and supporting strategic negotiations across consulting, IT, services, temporary labour, fleet and infrastructure environments.

My approach combines advanced negotiation methodologies with personality-based preparation, shadow negotiation and hands-on executive coaching to secure sustainable outcomes.

 

 

 

 

 

 

KEY MILESTONES

 

ANXcellence Advisory - (2026-present)

Head of Group Procurement, MB Energy Holding GmbH & Co. KG (2022–2026):

Leading the transformation of indirect procurement, managing around 2,000 contracts, and implementing a modern procurement culture. Established a digital process landscape using O365, Power BI, Power Automate, and AI-based solutions.

 

Manager Procurement & Licenses, Marquard & Bahls AG (2018–2022):

Built up the procurement department for indirect materials and services, developed and implemented strategic and operational procurement processes, and established a license management system. 

 

Director Supplier Management & Data Privacy Officer, Plusserver GmbH (2015–2018):

Oversaw strategic and operational purchasing, managed supplier relationships, and ensured compliance with key performance indicators. 

 

Head of Service Delivery & Process Management, Nexinto GmbH (2013–2015):

Managed professional project management and the implementation of complex hosting and international VPN projects. Led service delivery management and process ownership within ISO 9001 quality management.

 

Head of Project & Service Management Central Europe, Easynet Global Services (2011–2013):

Led service delivery and project management for the Central Europe region. 

Throughout my career, I have managed diverse product groups—including consulting, IT, fleet, recruiting, temporary labour, facility, and construction services—and have been recognized for building high-performance teams and empowering people to embrace digitalization. My approach combines strategic insight, analytical skills, and agile methodologies to deliver transparent, efficient, and sustainable results.

 

 

 

 

 

LEADERSHIP STYLE

 

Embracing a collaborative, people-centered, and empathetic approach, built on trust and clear communication. I combine data-driven decision-making with agile methodologies to remain flexible and responsive to change.

 

WORK APPROACH

 

Clear, reliable and results-driven. Committed to create meaningful impact for both the organization and the people I work with. Strong focus on efficiency, transparency, and sustainable results, achieved through partnership and a clear strategic direction.

 

EXECUTIVE DNA

 

Straight, target driven, empathic, collaborative, agile, human

 

PERSONAL INTERESTS

 

Outside of my professional life, I enjoy cooking, amateur acting, producing “Hamburger Nussler,” playing Cajon, and spending time with my family as a proud grandparent.

 

Committed to turning challenges into opportunities and creating long-term value through innovation, partnership, and strategic leadership.

 

 

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