Andreas Graf
About Andreas Graf
Andreas Graf is a Technischer Einkäufer with extensive experience in supplier management and product development. He has a background in mechanical engineering and has held various roles in purchasing and planning engineering since 2011.
Work at FERCHAU
Andreas Graf worked at FERCHAU Engineering GmbH in two roles. He served as a Purchaser from 2013 for 10 months in Saarbrücken und Umgebung, Deutschland. Prior to this position, he was a Product Developer from 2012 to 2013 for 11 months. During his time at FERCHAU, he contributed to various projects and supported the company's engineering efforts.
Current Role at Dürr Assembly Products GmbH
Andreas Graf has been employed at Dürr Assembly Products GmbH as a Technischer Einkäufer since 2014. In this role, he has been responsible for managing supplier relationships and overseeing supplier management processes. He conducts both national and international supplier audits to ensure compliance with quality standards and performs progress checks to ensure timely project completion.
Education and Expertise
Andreas Graf has a strong educational background in engineering and procurement. He studied at Thyssenkrupp Drauz Nothelfer, where he completed an Ausbildung zum Werkzeugmechaniker and achieved IHK-Abschluss from 2004 to 2008. He furthered his education at Balthasar-Neumann-Technikum, earning the title of staatl. geprüfter Techniker in Maschinenbau from 2009 to 2011. In 2015, he studied at Technische Akademie Wuppertal and became a Produktkostenexperte. Additionally, he completed a certification as Lieferantenauditor nach ISO 9001/19011 und ISO/TS 16949 at TÜV Saarland in 2014.
Background in Engineering and Procurement
Andreas Graf has a diverse background in engineering and procurement. He began his career as a Planning Engineer at SVQ GmbH from 2011 to 2012. His experience spans various roles that have equipped him with skills in supplier management, compliance auditing, and cost-saving strategies. He supports design teams in achieving product and cost savings, demonstrating his expertise in procurement processes.