David Brühl
Beijing,China
Summary
Dynamic sourcing manager with a proven track record at Volkswagen Group with +15 years of experience, achieving significant cost reductions and optimizing processes by 90%. Skilled in negotiation and team leadership, I excel in driving project success and fostering collaboration across international teams. Passionate about leveraging expertise in purchasing to deliver impactful results.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Manager Forward Sourcing
Volkswagen Group China
04.2022 - Current
- Sourced materials from top Chinese automotive companies FAW-VW and SAIC VW, achieving significant cost reductions.
- Led international negotiations to secure favorable terms and expand partnerships.
- Directed a team of 7 employees, fostering collaboration and high performance.
- Optimized sourcing processes, reducing time by up to 90% through streamlined workflows.
Project Steering NAR
Volkswagen AG
03.2017 - 03.2022
- Spearhead industrialization of modular electric platform in North America including budget approvals, ensuring localization rate and compliance.
Coordination Purchasing
Volkswagen AG
Wolfsburg
07.2015 - 03.2017
- Managing purchasing team for interior parts with accountability for VW Group entities.
Buyer Cockpit, Center Console
Volkswagen AG
Wolfsburg
08.2009 - 03.2017
- Administer budget of approximately 250 million euros annually for VW Group as Legal Entity Buyer
Diploma Thesis
Volkswagen AG
Wolfsburg
01.2009 - 04.2009
- Conception and implementation of an analysis tool to validate cost comparisons.
- Development of a database of technical concepts and pricing information.
- Creation of a macro-based calculation tool to automate identification of cost-saving opportunities.
Education
Diploma - Industrial Management
European University of Applied Sciences
Bonn05.2009
Diploma - Secondary School
Ernst-Moritz-Arndt Gymnasium
Bonn05.2004
Skills
- Expert in Purchasing and Negotiation
- Leadership
- Project Management
- Process Optimization
- Profound knowledge of automated driving, high voltage battery, driver infotainment technologies
- International Relations
- Cross-functional team management
- Effective communication
- Presentation
- Problem solving
- Cost reduction
- Budget management
- Change management
Languages
- German (native)
- English
- French
- Spanish
- Chinese
Hobbies and Interests
- Family & friends
- New technologies
- Music (Violin, Piano, DJing)
- Sport (Taekwon Do, Boxing, Fitness)
- Traveling
Signature Date
07/03/25
Timeline
Manager Forward Sourcing
Volkswagen Group China
04.2022 - Current
Project Steering NAR
Volkswagen AG
03.2017 - 03.2022
Coordination Purchasing
Volkswagen AG
07.2015 - 03.2017
Buyer Cockpit, Center Console
Volkswagen AG
08.2009 - 03.2017
Diploma Thesis
Volkswagen AG
01.2009 - 04.2009
Diploma - Industrial Management
European University of Applied Sciences
Diploma - Secondary School
Ernst-Moritz-Arndt Gymnasium