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Hi, I’m Ralf Kimmel. I’m an independent consultant and interim executive focused on procurement, supply chain, and transformation. With 20+ years in blue-chip, large and mid-cap environments across Pharma, Chemical/Crop Science, Banking, and Automotive, I help organizations transform and stabilize operations, reduce cost, and accelerate digital transformation and AI enablement. I excel at aligning executive stakeholders, structuring supplier ecosystems, and turning complex transitions such as M&A, carve-outs, IPOs, and R&D relocations into measurable business results across multi-country footprints, while ensuring sustainable objectives and risk mitigation. I’m known for cross-functional partnership, pragmatic leadership, and hands-on execution that delivers lasting value.…Hi, I’m Ralf Kimmel. I’m an independent consultant and interim executive focused on procurement, supply chain, and transformation. With 20+ years in blue-chip, large and mid-cap environments across Pharma, Chemical/Crop Science, Banking, and Automotive, I help organizations transform and stabilize operations, reduce cost, and accelerate digital transformation and AI enablement. I excel at aligning executive stakeholders, structuring supplier ecosystems, and turning complex transitions such as M&A, carve-outs, IPOs, and R&D relocations into measurable business results across multi-country footprints, while ensuring sustainable objectives and risk mitigation. I’m known for cross-functional partnership, pragmatic leadership, and hands-on execution that delivers lasting value.

Ralf Kimmel

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Hi, I’m Ralf Kimmel. I’m an independent consultant and interim executive focused on procurement, supply chain, and transformation. With 20+ years in blue-chip, large and mid-cap environments across Pharma, Chemical/Crop Science, Banking, and Automotive, I help organizations transform and stabilize operations, reduce cost, and accelerate digital transformation and AI enablement. I excel at aligning executive stakeholders, structuring supplier ecosystems, and turning complex transitions such as M&A, carve-outs, IPOs, and R&D relocations into measurable business results across multi-country footprints, while ensuring sustainable objectives and risk mitigation. I’m known for cross-functional partnership, pragmatic leadership, and hands-on execution that delivers lasting value.…Hi, I’m Ralf Kimmel. I’m an independent consultant and interim executive focused on procurement, supply chain, and transformation. With 20+ years in blue-chip, large and mid-cap environments across Pharma, Chemical/Crop Science, Banking, and Automotive, I help organizations transform and stabilize operations, reduce cost, and accelerate digital transformation and AI enablement. I excel at aligning executive stakeholders, structuring supplier ecosystems, and turning complex transitions such as M&A, carve-outs, IPOs, and R&D relocations into measurable business results across multi-country footprints, while ensuring sustainable objectives and risk mitigation. I’m known for cross-functional partnership, pragmatic leadership, and hands-on execution that delivers lasting value.

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Hi, I’m Ralf Kimmel. I’m an independent consultant and interim executive focused on procurement, supply chain, and transformation. With 20+ years in blue-chip, large and mid-cap environments across Pharma, Chemical/Crop Science, Banking, and Automotive, I help organizations transform and stabilize operations, reduce cost, and accelerate digital transformation and AI enablement.

I excel at aligning executive stakeholders, structuring supplier ecosystems, and turning complex transitions such as M&A, carve-outs, IPOs, and R&D relocations into measurable business results across multi-country footprints, while ensuring sustainable objectives and risk mitigation. I’m known for cross-functional partnership, pragmatic leadership, and hands-on execution that delivers lasting value.

Skills

Experience Level

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Language

German

Fluent

French

Advanced

English

Advanced

Spanish; Castilian

Intermediate

Italian

Intermediate

Work Experience

Global Procurement Manager – Technology at Galderma

January 1, 2020 - September 1, 2025

Global Technology category leader (~CHF 95m) overseeing Software, Services, Network/Security; led SAP/Ariba/Coupa deployments and supported R&D/IT; co-led R&D relocation procurement; Coupa enablement for P2P/CLM; negotiated infrastructure separation post-Nestlé carve-out to stabilize operations and improve TCO.

Head of Indirect Procurement – Switzerland at Nestlé Skin Health (Galderma)

January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2019

Created Indirect Procurement function from scratch for HQ and sites; defined category strategies across Professional Services, Marketing/Comms, Pharmacovigilance, Regulatory, Travel; led strategic RFPs (SAP blueprint, CSV pharma program, APAC market entry, China plant capex, MES/Serialization, BPO for Pharmacovigilance); SAP/Ariba deployment; managed post-carve-out procurement setup and supplier governance.

Head of Indirect Procurement – Monthey & EAME CAPEX Coordination at Syngenta

January 1, 2011 - December 31, 2013

Led Indirect Procurement for Monthey site (~CHF 170m) and EAME CAPEX (~USD 650m/yr); introduced Business Partner model with Maintenance, Engineering, R&D/QC, HR; supported maintenance outsourcing (JV ~150 FTE); negotiated energy/waste and engineering packages; standardized controls across sites.

Commodity Manager – Direct Materials at TRW Automotive (ZF TRW)

January 1, 2005 - December 31, 2005

Managed direct materials spend (≈€120m) including bearings and related components; introduced low-cost suppliers (China/India) and VAVE/TCO levers; supported SOIP ramp-up and quality

Senior Purchasing Manager – Logistics at Rhodia / Solvay Group

January 1, 2005 - December 31, 2010

Designed and implemented group logistics purchasing strategy (~55m€); negotiated European carriers for ~1.2m tons ADR/RID; improved safety, reliability, and unit cost; led cross-BU initiatives and Six Sigma-based improvements.

Regional Indirect Materials Purchasing Manager – France & Spain at TRW Automotive

January 1, 2003 - December 31, 2005

Led indirect materials purchasing for 2 countries; implemented lead-buyer concept; negotiated energy contracts (~€65m/yr); standardized vendor base across sites; expat assignment supported.

Indirect Purchasing Manager – Europe (Warehousing & Packaging) at TRW Automotive

January 1, 2000 - December 31, 2003

Led indirect purchasing for 65m€ across 64 sites; ran tenders, standardized packaging, improved logistics cost and footprint; managed cross-site supplier relationships.

Quality & Procurement Intern at Ahrens Modellbau

January 1, 1996 - December 31, 1997

Implemented ISO 9000 quality management and conducted internal audits during studies.

Bank Accountant at Baden-Württembergische Bank

January 1, 1990 - January 1, 1993

Handled accounting tasks and internal controls; gained exposure to financial processes.