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David Brühl

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
Bonn
05.2009

Diploma - Secondary School

Ernst-Moritz-Arndt Gymnasium
Bonn
05.2004

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
David Brühl