Markus Nitsche
About Markus Nitsche
Markus Nitsche is a Global Commodity Manager at Kennametal, where he has worked since 2021. He has a diverse background in procurement and management, with previous roles at Siemens and extensive military experience.
Current Role as Global Commodity Manager
Markus Nitsche currently serves as a Global Commodity Manager at Kennametal, a position he has held since 2021. He operates out of Fürth, Bayern, Deutschland. In this role, he is responsible for managing global commodity strategies and procurement processes, ensuring that the company meets its supply chain objectives efficiently.
Previous Experience at Kennametal
Before his current role, Markus Nitsche worked at Kennametal as a Commodity Specialist from 2019 to 2021. During this two-year tenure in Fürth und Umgebung, Deutschland, he focused on optimizing commodity management and supplier relationships, contributing to the company's operational success.
Professional Background at Siemens
Markus Nitsche gained valuable experience as a Junior Buyer IT at Siemens from 2016 to 2018. His role involved procurement activities related to IT services and products. He also participated in a dual master's program during this period, enhancing his academic and professional skills in procurement.
Educational Qualifications
Markus Nitsche has a diverse educational background. He studied at Akademie Handel Nürnberg, where he achieved the qualification of gepr. Betriebswirt IHK in 2014. He also earned a Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration from Technische Hochschule Nürnberg Georg Simon Ohm in 2016. Additionally, he obtained a Master of Arts from Steinbeis-Hochschule-Berlin in 2018 and completed a Business Coaching program at the same institution in 2017.
Military Service and Early Career
Markus Nitsche served in the Bundeswehr from 2005 to 2013, where he held various positions including Ausbildung zum Bürokaufmann and Materalbewirtschaftungsunteroffizier. His military experience provided him with foundational skills in logistics and supply chain management, which have been beneficial in his subsequent professional roles.