Doreen Espenhahn
About Doreen Espenhahn
Doreen Espenhahn is the Senior Manager of Real Estate & Workplace Procurement at Delivery Hero SE in Berlin, with over 15 years of experience in procurement and a strong background in strategic purchasing and process optimization.
Current Role at Delivery Hero SE
Doreen Espenhahn is the Senior Manager of Real Estate & Workplace Procurement at Delivery Hero SE based in Berlin, Deutschland. In this role, she takes responsibility for developing the global purchasing strategy for real estate and workplace assets. She plays a significant part in negotiating and closing major real estate contracts, ensuring that the global growth targets of the organization are met. Additionally, she provides hands-on support to local subsidiaries in their negotiations, contracts, and strategic endeavors.
Professional Experience in Procurement
With 15 years of experience in procurement, Doreen Espenhahn has a strong background in developing strategies, building supplier management structures, optimizing processes, and analyzing data. Her career includes roles such as Senior Manager at Delivery Hero SE, Teamlead Strategic Purchasing at Schindler Deutschland, and Strategic Buyer at Otis Deutschland, focusing on process optimization. At MAN Diesel & Turbo, she served as Commodity Teamlead, overseeing advanced purchasing and after-sales service.
Educational Background
Doreen Espenhahn holds a Master of Science (MS) in Business Psychology from the FOM Hochschule für Oekonomie & Management and the University of San Diego, where she studied from 2016 to 2019. Additionally, she earned a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Business Administration from FOM Hochschule für Oekonomie & Management, completing her studies from 2010 to 2015. Her education has provided her with a deep understanding of business psychology and administration, which she applies in her professional roles.
Leadership and Team Development
Doreen Espenhahn has led both small and large teams for the past 10 years. She finds great satisfaction in mentoring and seeing team members grow and reach their full potential. At Delivery Hero SE, she has built a powerful team of category managers at the headquarters and works closely with stakeholders to support the company's global growth. Her leadership style involves providing hands-on support and fostering an environment where team members can thrive and succeed.
Strategic Negotiations and Contract Management
Doreen Espenhahn enjoys negotiating large contracts and has a passion for making things happen. In her role at Delivery Hero SE, she is responsible for negotiating and closing major real estate contracts, a crucial component of the organization's global expansion. She collaborates closely with stakeholders and provides strategic support to local subsidiaries, ensuring that the company's procurement activities align with its overall growth objectives. Her expertise in contract management is a key asset to her current employer.