Henrik Bader has a degree in Business Administration from the Technical University Bergakademie Freiberg/Germany and a degree in International Management (‘Study Abroad’ Program) from Macquarie University in Sydney/Australia.
In the past 20 years since graduating, he has gained extensive and highly specialised experience in various specialist and management positions in procurement and supply chain management. He has held various positions, including Supply Chain Manager, Supply Operations Manager, Transport Shift Manager, Supply Chain Project Manager and Supply Leader, for well-known companies such as Grünenthal, Novartis Pharma, Pepsico Beverages, Wincanton, BioNTech, Cheplapharm and the Swiss Red Cross.
For example, as Global Procurement Consultant for Grünenthal, Henrik Bader managed various Request for Information (RFI) and Request for Quotation (RFQ) processes for various outsourcing projects, and as Supply Chain & Network Design Consultant, he advised the Global Network Design Team on how to reduce project backlogs and make or buy analyses. For example, as Supply & Order Manager for Novartis Pharma, he managed the integration of products into the Novartis portfolio and the delivery of over 500 products from production sites in North and South America, Europe and Asia to local Novartis country organisations worldwide.
His specialised knowledge includes a wide range of additional qualifications. He is, among other things, a certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) from PMI and a certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) from APICS.
With his expertise, Henrik Bader is an absolute top consultant in procurement and supply chain management with solution competencies, e. g., for
- developing solid co-operations with suppliers, contract manufacturers, customers, logistics providers and other stakeholders,
- optimised, maximally efficient and effective processes,
- global sourcing and supply chain solutions,
- exceptional customer service and cost savings,
- CDMO/CMO management, and
- technology transfer between companies and production sites.
- Graduation in Business Administration (equivalent to Master), Technical University Bergakademie Freiberg/Germany
- Graduation in International Management (‘Study Abroad’ program), Macquarie University, Sydney/Australia
- Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) by PMI
- Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) by APICS
- Demand Driven Planner Professional (DDPP) by Demand Driven Institute
- Strategic and Operational Procurement
- Pharmaceutical Technology Transfers
- End-to-end Supply Chain Management
- Contract Development & Manufacturing Organisation (CDMO) Management
- Contract Manufacturing Organisation (CMO) Management
- Sales & Production Planning (S&OP) Management
- Management of Customer Quotation (RfQ), Supplier Proposal (RfP) and Information (RfI) Requests
- Supply Process Optimisation
- Procurement of raw materials and Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (API)
- Procurement Contract Setup
- Grünenthal GmbH, Aachen/Germany
- External Global Procurement Consultant: Coordination and negotiation with contract development and manufacturing organisations (CDMOs), management of Request for Information (RfI) and Request for Quotation (RFQ) processes for various outsourcing projects, worldwide procurement of raw materials, due diligence.
- External Supply Chain & Network Design Consultant: Advising the Global Network Design Team on reducing project backlogs, make-or-buy analyses.
- Novartis Pharma AG, Basel/Switzerland
- Supply Operations Manager: Managed the delivery of various GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) production sites to customers worldwide, managed monthly supply review meetings and sales & operations planning (S&OP) processes.
- Supply & Order Manager: Management of the integration of products into the Novartis portfolio, ensuring the delivery of >500 products from production sites in North and South America, Europe and Asia to local Novartis country organisations worldwide.
- Pepsico Beverages Switzerland GmbH, Bern/Switzerland
- Supply Chain Manager: Management of all supply chain and logistics functions for the Swiss and Austrian markets.
- Supply Chain Coordinator: Production planning and organisation of deliveries from factories in various countries to the Swiss distribution centre.
- Wincanton plc, Chippenham/UK
- Supply Leader, Procter & Gamble Distribution Centre, West Thurrock/UK: Management of material & production planning for the P&G Packing Department, development and implementation of a new Material Planning System (MRP).
- Delivery Reliability Manager, Procter & Gamble Distribution Centre: Managed product deliveries from the P&G distribution centre to retailers and wholesalers in the UK.
- Transport Shift Manager, ConocoPhillips Distribution Centre, Immingham/UK: Managed the delivery of oil and gas to petrol stations and airports, including planning of drivers and vehicles.
- External Supply Chain Consultant, BioNTech SE, Mainz/Germany: Production planning of a vaccine against Covid-19, coordination with various BioNTech sites, Pfizer and external contract manufacturers (CMOs).
- Logistics Delegate, Swiss Red Cross, Porte-au-Prince/Haiti: Part of the emergency response team after an earthquake with thousands of homeless, supply of aid and medical equipment to those in need, hospitals, etc.
- Supply Chain Project Manager, Cheplapharm Arzneimittel GmbH, Greifswald/Germany: Management of the transfer of product marketing authorisations from Bristol-Myers Squibb to Cheplapharm, management of end-to-end supply chain management, negotiation and collaboration with contract manufacturers (CMOs) and API suppliers in Italy, Germany, France and Japan.
Travelling, Freediving, Music.
