Annika Samira Kentner
About Annika Samira Kentner
Annika Samira Kentner is a Strategic Buyer at thyssenkrupp with extensive experience in procurement and purchasing, having worked internationally and with major companies like Sigma-Aldrich and Schaeffler.
Title and Role
Annika Samira Kentner currently holds the position of Strategic Buyer at thyssenkrupp. In her role, she works in a hybrid capacity. Her professional responsibilities at thyssenkrupp include managing procurement strategies and ensuring cost-effective purchasing operations.
Career History and Experience
Annika has accumulated extensive experience in procurement and purchasing over a decade. She served as a Senior Specialist Procurement at Sigma-Aldrich from 2021 to 2023 in Hamburg, and as a Purchasing Specialist at Schaeffler, where she handled INA Water Pumps and FAG Steering & Suspension, from 2015 to 2021. Moreover, she worked as a Purchaser at Schaeffler before transitioning into more specialized roles. Annika's early career involved working as a Research Consultant at Ising International Consulting and gaining international experience at Siemens in Peking, China, as an intern.
Education and Qualifications
Annika's educational background is diverse and comprehensive, having studied at FAU Erlangen-Nürnberg from 2004 to 2012. She pursued studies in Education, Sinology, and Economy and achieved a Magister Artium, equivalent to a Master of Arts. This multidisciplinary education provided her with a unique perspective and robust analytical skills that she applies in her roles in procurement and purchasing.
Career Break and Transition
Annika took career breaks to focus on full-time parenting, first from 2019 to 2020 and again from 2022 to 2023. These breaks lasted for approximately 11 months and 9 months, respectively, and were based in Hamburg. Annika's ability to transition back into the workforce demonstrates her adaptability and resilience, allowing her to maintain and enhance her professional standing in procurement and purchasing roles.
International Experience and Roles
Annika has worked in various international settings, notably in Peking, China, with Siemens from 2009 to 2011. Her role as an intern in such a major global company contributed significantly to her understanding of international business operations and procurement strategies. Additionally, her subsequent positions in Germany with companies like Sigma-Aldrich and Schaeffler have further broadened her expertise.