Semiconductor & deep-tech procurement specialist with 15+ years across the full value chain — from R&D spin-offs to large-scale manufacturing.
Get in touch →I'm a freelance procurement specialist with deep roots in the semiconductor and industrial tech sectors. With over 15 years of experience — from Infineon to Qimonda to Plastic Logic — I bring a strategic mindset and a strong commercial instinct to every engagement.
I work part-time and remote, which means you get senior expertise without the overhead. Available from 10–25 hours per week, depending on open projects.
Identifying, qualifying and developing suppliers in the semiconductor and deep-tech space. RFQ management, contract negotiations and SLA monitoring.
Category strategy, make-or-buy decisions, market intelligence and total cost of ownership analysis for CapEx and OpEx categories.
Building procurement from zero: processes, reporting structures, spend transparency, supplier governance — tailored to startup scale and speed.
Mapping existing spend, identifying consolidation and savings potential, building dashboards and KPI frameworks for management reporting.
Cross-functional interface between engineering, finance and operations. Change management, process alignment and transparent communication at all levels.
Available from 10–25 hours per week. Remote-first. Quick onboarding. Designed to flex with your growth stage — no overhead, immediate impact.
From R&D spin-offs to large-scale manufacturing — I've worked across the entire ecosystem, which has lead to a unique network and deep domain understanding.
Based in Dresden, available remotely across Europe. Part-time engagements from 10–25 hours per week. Ready to start at short notice, depending on availability.
Whether you need a first supplier structure, want to renegotiate existing contracts, or need someone to manage procurement while you scale — I'm happy to have an initial 30-minute call.
post[at]michaelhentschel.com