Mark Urban
About Mark Urban
Mark Urban is the Global Head of Procurement at thyssenkrupp Forged Technologies, with extensive experience in international procurement and advanced negotiation skills.
Title
Mark Urban is the Global Head of Procurement for thyssenkrupp Forged Technologies, a role he has held since January 1, 2019. He also serves as Head of Procurement for thyssenkrupp Forged Technologies Automotive Europe.
Company
Mark Urban currently works at thyssenkrupp, a German multinational conglomerate known for its engineering expertise. He leads procurement activities for thyssenkrupp Forged Technologies and thyssenkrupp Forged Technologies Automotive Europe.
Education and Expertise
Mark Urban studied at Berufsakademie Eisenach und Gera, Staatliche Studienakademie Thüringen, where he graduated with a degree in Wirtschaftswissenschaften (Diplom-Betriebswirt) from 2001 to 2004. He has extensive expertise in international procurement and advanced negotiation skills.
Background
Before joining thyssenkrupp, Mark Urban worked at Praktiker Bau- und Heimwerkermärkte AG from 2004 to 2009 as an Assistant Category Manager. He subsequently worked as an Einkäufer at Baumarkt Praktiker Deutschland GmbH from 2009 to 2011. At thyssenkrupp, he initially served as Head of Steel Purchasing at thyssenkrupp Gerlach GmbH from 2011 to 2013.
Achievements
Mark Urban has successfully led international procurement teams across Germany, China, Brazil, and the USA. His hands-on approach and advanced negotiation skills have been pivotal in his career, culminating in his current leadership roles at thyssenkrupp.