Dirk-Stefan Sauer

Procurement & Supply Chain Management

Contact Details

Witikonerstrasse 315
8053 Zürich
Switzerland
+41 798 276 313
dirk.sauer@brandtpartners.com

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Experienced Leader in Global Business Development, Investment Agreements, Procurement, Risk Management & Raw Materials Sourcing and Trading

Accomplished executive with 35+ years of operational and strategic leadership experience in direct and indirect procurement, business development, and risk management across diverse global industries, including global finance institutions (UBS), the chemical industry (BASF) and managed services (Chain IQ).

A skilled Global Development Manager, recognized for driving procurement excellence through strategic planning, seamless execution, and strong stakeholder alignment.

Renowned for exceptional communication and presentation skills, with a proven ability to engage and influence stakeholders at all management levels. Results-driven, highly reliable, and resilient, with a history of delivering measurable success in dynamic and high-pressure environments.

Areas of Expertise

Services

Functions

C-Suite
Management Level

Industries

Procurement
Supply Chain Management

How We Can Help

Indirect Procurement Program

While most companies tightly manage direct procurement, indirect procurement — often 15–30% of total spend — remains under-optimized, creating hidden inefficiencies and missed savings opportunities.

Our proven approach uncovers these gaps and guarantees at least 10% cost reduction — without disrupting operations or increasing headcount.

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