Interim procurement managerImmediate support for acute need for action or strategically essential projects
"The profit lies in purchasing" symbolizes the requirement profile of your potential operational and/or strategic vacancy. Our interim purchasing managers are characterized by in-depth industry know-how, implementation strength and many years of practical, project and management experience in purchasing. Let's talk about your need for action and find the expert from our network.
Examples of topics that can be taken on by our interim purchasing managers
- Analysis and coordinated optimization of purchasing strategies and processes
- Realignment or reorganization of your purchasing organization
- Temporary strategic purchasing management
- Taking over product groups in strategic purchasing
- Supplier management and negotiations
- Precise measures for a rapid, sustainable reduction in purchasing costs
- Ensuring or sustainably restoring supply security
- Ensuring supplier performance – quality and delivery reliability (SQA, SQE, Supply Chain Performance Manager)
- Taking over purchasing projects
- Management and coaching of change processes
- Providing practical expertise in the selection and successful implementation of digitalization and automation solutions in purchasing
- Risk and crisis management
Industries for which we provide the best-suited experts for your company
- Automotive Industry Construction
- Industry Chemical & Pharmaceutical
- Industry Services Electrical
- Engineering & Electronics Industry
- Energy & Environmental Technology
- Glass & Ceramics Industry
- Retail
- Wood & Furniture Industry
- Plastics Industry
- Logistics & Transport
- Mechanical & Plant Engineering
- Medical Technology & Diagnostics
- Food & Beverage Industry Metal
- Industry Paper & Packaging Industry
- Shipbuilding
We provide the right interim manager for your company for the following purchasing functions
- Purchasing Manager
- Strategic Buyer
- Lead Buyer
- Project Buyer
- Supplier Quality Manager (SQA, SQE, LQM)
- Supply Chain Manager
We provide you with the right interim expert for your purchase quickly and easily
1. Start request
Whether by telephone or in writing - we look forward to hearing from you. Based on the information you provide about the vacancy, we will analyze the initial situation and the requirements profile for the ideal interim manager for your purchasing department in an initial meeting.
2. Precisely fitting candidate profiles
Within a very short time, you will receive a targeted selection of up to five pre-qualified interim managers who are a perfect match for your task - including a brief profile, availability and daily rate.
3. Your choice
You decide which of the proposed candidates you would like to get to know better. We coordinate face-to-face or virtual interviews promptly - efficiently and easily.
4. Contractual conclusion - simple & clear
SCM PLUS is your contractual partner and takes over the contractual handling of the interim assignment. The consultant you select will be subcontracted by SCM PLUS.
5. Project start and support
We accompany our interim manager from the start of the project and are available to you as a trustworthy partner.
Request suitable proposals for candidates now
We will be happy to talk to you about your short-term requirements and send you suitable profiles without obligation.
Usually within 48 hours.
Our uniqueness - your profit
Clients about us
Rainer WeingraberCEO - Wittmann Battenfeld GmbH
"We used SCM PLUS, in the person of Rudolf Kohlmaier, on an interim mandate to fill the position of Head of Purchasing. Mr. Kohlmaier took on responsibility from day one and brought a breath of fresh air into the company with a high level of competence, implementation skills and good cooperation. The result is improved processes and sustainable savings."
Harald OswaldManaging Director - AL-KO Production Austria GmbH
"Rudolf Kohlmaier from SCM PLUS has provided us with perfect interim support in purchasing and has also enormously developed our entire supply chain process with his professional and social skills.
Through his personal work, he succeeded in taking the entire department with him in the change process. Thank you very much!"
Thomas KidschunHead of Logistics and Material Management - MV Werften GmbH
"Mr. Rudolf Kohlmaier supported the change process via an interim mandate, which brought about a comprehensive, cross-divisional and far-reaching change in the implementation of new strategies, systems, processes and behaviors of the stakeholders at the three shipyard locations. Mr. Kohlmaier's excellent technical expertise in the fields of purchasing, logistics and supply chain management, combined with the active integration of all project participants, were an essential building block for the successful implementation of the change process."
Christian TaucherCDO - Berger Fahrzeugtechnik Ges.m.b.H
"SCM PLUS supported us in the introduction of our new ERP system in the areas of warehousing, purchasing and automation. Thanks to the professional and competent support of Mr. Kohlmaier, we were able to successfully restructure our warehouse in a very short time, optimize it technologically and prepare it for the go-live of the new ERP. SCM PLUS was a very valuable and competent partner here, who distinguished himself through both professional and technical know-how in our change process."
Siegfried GrasseggerAL-KO Production Austria GmbH
"Through an interim mandate, Rudolf Kohlmaier from SCM PLUS supported the change process of our purchasing department with high staff turnover. Urgent and new purchasing projects, including the sourcing of new suppliers, were professionally supported. At the same time, stimulating discussions led to the start of process analyses and process optimizations. At the same time, SCM PLUS provided employee training for the entire SCM division. Many thanks for the time we spent together!"
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FAQ
How quickly can an interim manager start in purchasing?
Often within a few days - tailored to your urgency. Short response times combined with high quality standards is one of our principles.
How does an interim manager differ from the internal purchasing team?
The interim manager is free from any historical constraints. He is characterized by a fresh perspective, external know-how and decision-making power. In coordination with the company management, he can act politically independently and implement difficult measures quickly.
How long does it take for an interim purchasing manager to become fully trained?
In any case, professional expertise and experience combined with the necessary empathy are crucial. Our purchasing managers therefore generally only need a few days to recognize processes, supplier structures and areas of activity and to align the respective areas of activity accordingly.
What makes SCM Plus different from pure interim management providers?
SCM Plus specializes as a provider of interim managers and management consultancy in the areas of purchasing, production, logistics and supply chain management. From the very first contact, an experienced SCM Plus purchasing expert will be at your side to provide you with personal support throughout the entire duration of the project - as a direct interface between you and the interim manager deployed.
Can an interim manager also manage international purchasing projects?
Yes – many of our purchasing managers have extensive international experience, work multilingually and are familiar with global procurement markets.
What is the average daily cost of an interim purchasing manager?
The daily rates depend on the scope, responsibility and sector. Please contact us.
Where can I find more information about interim management?
Additional answers to frequently asked questions can be found on our FAQ - Interim Management page.
