Christian Widmann

Background

About Christian Widmann

Accomplished procurement executive with progressive sourcing experience in the areas of indirect commodities that involved domestic and international experience in a corporate and operational environment. Establishes a strategic approach to sourcing and maintains excellent relationships with a vast number of suppliers. A respected leader, mentor, solution provider with the ability to generate out-of-the-box solutions, dedicated to individual and team success. A change enabler to drive innovation and business transformation throughout Procurement. Sourcing and leadership experience includes: 7 and 11 Step Strategic Sourcing Process - Business Transformation - Change Management - Global Experience Contract Negotiations - Globally - Regionally - Mergers and Acquisitions - Divesting/Spinning Off Companies - Strategic Planning - Strategic Alliances and Partnership - Electronic RFX's, and SAP Implementation -Supplier Performance Measurement - C Level Interaction - Cross-functional/Team Building/Team Leadership - Procure to Pay Process- Project Management Indirect Commodities: Information Technology - Corporate Services – Corporate Travel - Corporate Plane - Finance Services - Human Resources – Contingent Labor - HR Benefits (Vision), HR Services - Indirect Materials -(MRO)- Material Handling - Facility Management - Professional Services – Consultants – Outsource Service Providers - Engineering Services - Capital Expenditures - Marketing – Event Services – Print - Digital Media, Logistics - 3rd Party Fulfillment – Warehousing - Energy - Diversity Suppliers - SBA