Atilla Özdil
Executive Interim Manager & Consultant for Procurement and Supply Chain Management
Procurement that drives performance
My name is Atilla Özdil. I am an Executive Interim Manager and expert in procurement and supply chain management – an experienced strategist and implementer who rethinks procurement, modernizes it and “gets things done“.
Many companies struggle with rising costs, inefficient structures, and supply chain risks. This is precisely where I come in: I help you sustainably reduce costs, secure supply, and future-proof your procurement organization, while creating transparency with appropriate control instruments.
I combine strategic vision with pragmatic implementation. This means: I do not only develop concepts but also implement them consistently with the teams – clearly, directly, and measurably.
My offer
The challenges in procurement are diverse: Rising costs, changing markets, and supply chains that are under pressure. Success requires clear strategies, efficient structures, and leadership that implements.
Procurement strategy & organizational development
- Development and implementation of sustainable procurement and commodity strategies
- Category management (including global / best cost country sourcing, make-or-buy)
- Procurement transformation / organizational development
- Development of modern structures and roles, including change management and team qualification
- Digitalization & process optimization in procurement
- Sustainability in procurement and ESG-compliant sourcing
Cost & efficiency optimization
- Procurement potential analysis
- Cost optimization through transparency, TCO, value and benchmark analysis, negotiations, and bundling
- Process optimization & automation of procurement processes
- Working capital and inventory optimization (improving liquidity)
- Indirect procurement (short-term P&L effects)
- Claim and Contract Management
- Introduction of modern control instruments and KPI systems
- Introduction of tools for digitalization in procurement / Implementation of digitalization measures
Supplier & Risk Management
- Supplier Relationship Management (Selection, Qualification, Development)
- Supplier Audits & Compliance Management
- Contractual and framework agreements with suppliers
- Risk management (flexible supply chain) & security of supply (including resilience, bottleneck management)
- Development of strategic partnerships with suppliers and innovation management
When it comes to procurement, no one can fool me that easily. I learned the business from the ground up. After more than 20 years, I am an expert in procurement strategies, organizational development, cost optimization, as well as supplier and risk management.
Atilla Özdil
Executive Interim Manager & Consultant
When it comes to procurement, no one can fool me that easily. I learned the business from the ground up. After more than 20 years, I am an expert in procurement strategies, organizational development, cost optimization, as well as supplier and risk management.
Atilla Özdil
Executive Interim Manager & Consultant
Core competencies
Strategic procurement
Over 20 years of experience in procurement and supply chain management, developing and implementing procurement strategies in SMEs and corporations with procurement volumes up to >€50 million p.a.
Organizational development in procurement
Restructuring and development of modern procurement organizations, introduction of clear roles and processes, and team leadership
Cost & Working Capital optimization
Sustainable savings through negotiations, bundling, and process optimizations; improved liquidity through working capital measures and optimized payment terms
Supplier management & SRM
Development and maintenance of strategic supplier relationships, execution of audits and KPI-based evaluations, ensuring quality, innovation, and compliance
Risk Management & Supply Security
Successful bottleneck management, incl. ensuring material availability during the corona pandemic; development of resilient supply chains
Global Sourcing & Best Cost Country Sourcing
International procurement of direct and indirect materials, experience with markets in Europe and Asia, achieving >20% savings in global tenders.