ABOUT ME,

 I am a PhD student at the Lancaster University Management School with a specialization in Web-Based B2B Systems implementation and have over two years of professional work experience as a Global Lead Buyer at DaimlerChrysler.

 Prior to my time in academia, I took lead in projects involving international personnel of DaimlerChrysler and cooperated with a wide range of local as well as European suppliers. After less than two years with DaimlerChrysler, I was responsible for a total spend of 28 Mil € and developed outstanding relationships with 102 suppliers. On a daily basis I work closely with the engineering department on cockpit platforms and manage major contributions in a cross-functional environment to achieve cost reduction.

These projects represent successes in my professional background, as well as demonstrate my ability to communicate effectively at all levels and to take responsibility. As Lead Buyer and Commodity Representative I needed a great deal of initiative, decision-making ability, and great skill in contributing to the strategic effort of the commodity team.  In this role my interpersonal skills were put to the test in a team leadership environment.