Michael Bauer

Leading the strategic material field Head Lamps globally (previously also led Interior Lighting and Washer Systems) Negotiating commercial & contractual terms with a global supply base to reach overall global targets and respective business plan objectives Developing strategies and solutions to assure a capable and stable supply base and continuous total cost of ownership optimization Managing supply shortages to ensure business continuity at all times

Headed the category management for Goods and Services in the Middle East Region (Commodities: Temporary Labor, Training/Relocation, Consulting and Factory/Office Supplies) Defined and implementing regional procurement strategies jointly with local and global team members and in alignment with stakeholders to ensure full target achievement Lead eProcurement and Supplier Management in the Middle East Implemented of world class procurement measures for continuous SCM development

Defined and implemented procurement strategies to build up regional SCM network Led a spend transparency project for Indirect Material across the Middle East to increase spend visibility and enable further pooling of demand leverage Headed SCM controlling / reporting function in the Middle East Region