PROCUREMENT AND SUPPLY CHAIN AS ENTERPRISE-WIDE VALUE DRIVERS

Episode #01: Michael Stietz

In addition to his role as Senior Vice President and Chief Procurement Officer at Körber AG in Hamburg, Michael Stietz is also a keynote speaker, guest lecturer and advisory board member at several universities. At Körber, he leads a team of over 200 employees and oversees a procurement volume of around one billion euros.

In this open and personal conversation, Michael Stietz shares how he and his team consistently achieve above-average results — even in challenging market conditions and under growing expectations. Spoiler: For him, the key lies in cross-functional collaboration and a constant focus on value creation.

We also talk about the current procurement crisis and why strong supplier relationships are now more valuable than ever.