BME Buyer's Day
The BME Buyer's Day is the platform for purchasing experts who want to make informed decisions. Organized by the German Association for Materials Management, Purchasing and Logistics (BME), the event offers practical presentations on current and relevant topics in medical technology purchasing.
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1:45 p.m.
Opening and Welcome – BME Buyer's Day
Dr. Frithjof Kilp, Head of Association Division, German Association of Materials Management, Purchasing and Logistics (BME e.V.)
1:45 – 2:15 p.m.
Between Regulation and Risk: Future-Proof & Stable Supply Chains in Medical Technology
- Supplier selection process
- Sourcing & back-up strategies
- Transparency in the supply chain
Alexander Ruth, Director Strategic Purchasing Plastics, B. Braun Melsungen AG
2:15 – 2:45 p.m.
Single-Source Suppliers – Practical Experience & How to Deal with Monopolists in Medical Technology
- Real-world experiences with monopolists
- Single-source suppliers—what strategy?
- Strengthening the competitive position
Moritz Mahr, Lead Buyer Electronics, Subcontracting & Medications, PARItec GmbH
2:45 – 3:15 p.m.
Transformation of Purchasing – Our Roadmap from Order Taker to Value Creation Partner
- Organizational development using the 9-role model
- BYTEC Procurement Transformation Roadmap
- Use of AI in procurement
Michael Schönell, Head of Technical Procurement, BYTEC Medical Technology GmbH
Please note: the presentations will be held in German.
Supported by: German Association of Materials Management, Purchasing and Logistics (BME e.V.)
Speakers (4)
Dr. Frithjof Kilp
ModeratorHead of Division Association BME e.V.
Alexander Ruth
Director Strategic Purchasing Plastics, B. Braun Melsungen AG
Moritz Mahr
Lead Buyer Electronics, Subcontracting & Medications, PARItec GmbH
Michael Schönell
Head of Technical Procurement, BYTEC Medical Technology GmbH
