KLOEPFEL – Your Expert for Procurement, Supply Chain, and Logistics Consulting.
You need to fill specialist and management positions in your company and are facing the following challenges:
The challenges in recruitment
Your HR department has no capacity
• You lack the know-how and tools for job hunting (e.g. Xing Talent Manager or LinkedIn Recruiter)
Your company does not wish to publicly appear by its own name during recruitment.
The position in question is still occupied and the employee is to be replaced through a covert search.
• Are you looking for a specialist headhunter for procurement, logistics or supply chain
• Our solution: Fast and individual staffing solutions, perfectly tailored to your requirements – from experts for experts in purchasing, supply chain and logistics. We offer bespoke recruitment with a success guarantee (the Kloepfel USP)
Our dynamic experts will contact you immediately and develop a personalised profile of requirements with you.
Our free pre-search offer
Kloepfel Executive Search is one of the leading specialists in the precise recruitment of key positions in purchasing, logistics, and supply chain management.
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Our pragmatic doers in HR, with sector-specific know-how, will help you quickly and precisely find the right specialists in purchasing, logistics, or supply chain.
Our executive search team guarantees you excellent response rates thanks to > 50% for direct enquiries the filling of your vacancy within a maximum of 4-6 weeks upon order placement.
Thanks to our network and an exclusive database of over 10.000 Procurement experts are quickly and precisely found, pre-vetted candidates.
We offer bespoke, sustainable staffing solutions with high professional expertise and transparent communication – saving you valuable time and easing the burden on your HR team.
Your expert for procurement, supply chain & logistics consulting
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Would you like to know the likelihood that we can find suitable candidates for your specific requirements profile?
Whether you're a Purchasing Manager, CPO, Strategic Buyer, Commodity Manager, or Procurement Director – with our no-obligation pre-search offer, we'll give you a realistic assessment of the feasibility of filling your vacancy in the shortest possible time.
This practical offer is completely free of charge for you.
After reviewing the results, you will decide whether to commission us!
"Are you interested in pre-search or have other questions about our goal-oriented recruiting programme? Please get in touch anytime."
Experienced. Connected. Reliable. From experts for experts.
Thanks to our exclusive database of over 10,000 highly qualified
We'll find the best talent for you, from specialists to management.
Excellent response rates
In most cases, we achieve over 50% on direct approaches
through the recognition of the Kloepfel brand.
We are the first recruitment specialist for procurement in Germany.
KLOEPFEL offers you access to a first-class network of specialists.
Thanks to the large network, the recruitment expertise and the recruitment tools
Our executive search experts specialise in Procurement, Supply Chain, and Logistics and know the challenges of your industry intimately.
We can listen!
KLOEPFEL-Executive Search connects companies with top talent.
The key figures in the following infographics illustrate the impressive effectiveness of Kloepfel Consulting's recruitment service, using the example of a commercial vehicle manufacturer in the Westphalia region of North Rhine-Westphalia.
Placement of a Commodity Manager in the automotive industry
In total, 133 potential candidates were identified and 108 were approached, leading to 58 responses. The response rate was 53%. After 20 interviews were conducted, 5 candidates were presented to the client, ultimately resulting in one hire. The project spanned a duration of 4 months.
• 133 identified candidates
• 108 candidates contacted
• 58 replies
• 20 guided interviews
Recruitment of a Head of Purchasing and Logistics in Special Mechanical Engineering
In total, 157 potential candidates were identified and 122 were approached, of whom 59 responded. The response rate was therefore 48%. Of the 18 candidates interviewed, 7 were presented to the client, which resulted in the hiring of one candidate. The project was completed within a period of 3.5 months.
157 identified candidates
• 122 candidates contacted
• 59 feedback
• 18 guided interviews
Satisfied customers
CLAAS
The European market leader for combine harvesters and the global market leader for self-propelled forage harvesters also produces, among other things, tractors, grassland harvesting machinery, agricultural balers, and innovative agricultural IT. The family business, founded in 1913, has sites in Europe as well as branches in America and Asia. The company's focus is on efficiency and responsibility for future generations.
Dalli
The Dalli Group combines the tradition and values of its more than 160-year company history with the demands of an innovative, high-performing and future-oriented corporate group. The internationally active group specialises in the private label business and has established itself as the second-largest manufacturer in this sector within eight years. The products are manufactured at five sites in Germany and the Netherlands. The product portfolio includes washing, cleaning and household cleaning agents, as well as cosmetic and sun protection products.
Eissmann
Eissmann Automotive is a leading global partner for the automotive industry, specialising in high-quality interior components. The company is renowned for its excellent leather and surface processing, innovative control modules, and complete solutions for vehicle interiors. With state-of-the-art technology, design expertise, and an international presence, Eissmann develops bespoke solutions that perfectly blend functionality, comfort, and aesthetics.
Grimme
„Throughout the entire project duration, they achieved a minimisation of procurement costs of approximately €2.5 million.“ – Klemens Kalverkamp (Management). Founded in 1861, Grimme Landmaschinenfabrik GmbH & Co. KG is a world-leading manufacturer of potato technology, with its headquarters in Damme (Lower Saxony). Since 2003, the company has also produced machinery for the sugar beet harvest and vegetable cultivation, employing over 1,450 people worldwide.
Kamps
The family-run company, Kamps, operates a bakery chain and is present at over 500 locations. They produce and sell baked goods daily in over 65 Kamps bakeries. The chain places particular emphasis on the precise adherence to Kamps' recipes and the many years of expertise and experience of their master bakers in the baking trade. With nearly 540 employees, they generate a turnover of 85 million Euros.
Kistenpfennig
With around 430 employees at 34 sites and sales offices in Germany, Romania, Poland and Luxembourg, Kistenpfennig AG is a widely established technical wholesaler. The family-run company is headquartered in Mainz and supplies its customers, who are primarily from the industrial sector, with 500,000 articles from over 18 product areas, including plastics, power tools, lubrication and hose technology, and lifting gear. Kistenpfennig AG offers optimal supply and a reduction in storage costs, as well as a user-friendly online shop. The customer-oriented service also includes a free shop app and an in-house kitting and customisation service.
Kuka
Kuka AG is an internationally operating company with an annual turnover of around €3 billion. With approximately 12,300 employees, it is a world-leading provider of intelligent automation solutions – headquartered in Augsburg and all over the globe. Kuka AG's customer base consists of the automotive industry on the one hand and general industry on the other.
Leifheit
For over 50 years, Leifheit has been one of the leading suppliers of household goods in Europe. True to the motto „Always one idea better“. Characteristic of the Leifheit brand are its innovative products of the highest quality and pioneering design, to make life at home easier and more beautiful for its customers.
LUEHR Filter GmbH & Co. KG
LÜHR Filter GmbH & Co. KG is a developer and producer of air pollution control systems. The family-owned company was founded in 1938 and is now active worldwide. LÜHR Filter also offers its customers engineering, service and maintenance as well as a product range including gas acquisition.
LUXHAUS
The Bavarian energy-efficient house manufacturer Luxhaus has been in existence since 1924. The family-run company places great importance on quality assurance and proves its competence in construction experience to its customers with various awards. Luxhaus makes the dream of owning a home come true for around 250 customers every year. From property search, architecture and fittings to the guarantee: Luxhaus offers the complete package as well as state-of-the-art technologies to ensure energy efficiency and sustainability.
Metz
Metz Aerials GmbH & Co. KG is the leading company in aerial rescue and sees itself as a competence centre for aerial work platforms. Metz is part of the Rosenbauer Group, the world's leading manufacturer of fire-fighting vehicles. Around 240 employees produce turntable ladders and aerial rescue platforms for fire brigades around the globe at the Karlsruhe site. The turntable ladders from the company, founded in 1998, are among the most reliable operational vehicles today. For decades, the turntable ladder technology from Karlsruhe has saved the lives of many thousands of people.
Schmitz Cargobull
Schmitz Cargobull is Europe's leading manufacturer of semi-trailers, trailers, and bodies. With innovative transport solutions, state-of-the-art technology, and a dense service and spare parts network, the company ensures reliable and efficient logistics worldwide. Whether refrigerated vehicles, flatbed or box trailers – Schmitz Cargobull stands for quality, durability, and partnership in the transport industry.
Seidensticker
Seidensticker is one of Europe's best-known shirt and blouse manufacturers, and for over 100 years it has stood for quality, style, and innovation. The family-run company combines classic craftsmanship with modern design, creating timeless fashion that unites elegance and comfort. With an international focus and a commitment to sustainability, Seidensticker remains true to its credo: fashion with character for every occasion.
SITA Airport IT GmbH
„Your communication and presentation to our suppliers were always in the interests of SITA Airport IT GmbH and characterised by a professional and structured approach.“ – Dr. Christian Jahncke (Managing Director). SITA Airport IT was founded in 2005 as a joint venture between SITA and Düsseldorf Airport. SITA Airport IT is an outsourced IT department that focuses on IT and communication solutions, such as setting up Wi-Fi and hotspots, as well as ticket machines and video surveillance in car parks, for airport operators, airlines, and airport-related areas. Since September 2013, SITA Airport IT GmbH has expanded its Parking Solutions repertoire through the operation of the Parkvogel car park (undefinedwww.parkvogel.de). The subsidiary employs over 100 members of staff.
Swisslog
With more than six locations worldwide, Swisslog's Healthcare Solutions provide automation for hospital pharmacies, nursing areas, material transport, and process optimisation. They improve pharmacy storage systems, enhance transport, and optimise workflows in warehouses and laboratories. Warehouse & Distribution Solutions from Swisslog can be found in over 20 countries worldwide. Swisslog's Warehouse & Distribution Solutions improve processes in warehouses. The transportation of goods is significantly simplified and accelerated through the mechanical „carriers“.
Vaillant
Headquartered in Remscheid, the Vaillant Group specialises in heating, ventilation, and air conditioning technology. The internationally active family business develops and produces tailored products, systems, and services for domestic living. These include, for example, heating devices based on conventional energy sources or system solutions for the use of renewable energies. The Vaillant Group is committed to responsible action towards the environment, its employees, and society, and places great importance on sustainability.
Valensina
„Despite the partly high complexity of procurement issues due to our product diversity and multiple locations, initial savings were implemented in a short period of time.“ – Tino Mocken (Management). Valensina GmbH, headquartered in Mönchengladbach, produces and markets a wide range of non-alcoholic beverages covering all segments of this market. Valensina GmbH includes sportfit Fruchtsaft GmbH & Co. KG in Mönchengladbach, Wolfra Kelterei GmbH in Erding, Dr. Siemer Getränke GmbH in Vechta, and FSP Frischsaft FRISCHE Produktions-GmbH in Mönchengladbach. The main brands of sportfit GmbH are the well-known premium fruit juice brands „Valensina“ and „Hitchcock“, the cult children's drink brand „Dreh + Trink“, as well as the brand „Donath“ from Germany's oldest juice press.
Volksbanken Raiffeisenbanken Münster
The cooperative financial group Volksbanken Raiffeisenbanken is a confederation of independent companies. Since the foundation of the first credit cooperatives over 160 years ago, the group has grown into a vital pillar of the German financial sector – with around 190,000 employees today and total assets exceeding one trillion euros. The Volksbanken Raiffeisenbanken are part of the financial group.
Voss
VOSS Automotive is an international partner to the automotive industry, specialising in innovative line systems, couplings and components for fluid and air management. With state-of-the-art technology, high development expertise and decades of experience, VOSS delivers solutions that improve efficiency, safety and sustainability in vehicles worldwide. As a reliable system partner, the company actively shapes the mobility of the future – from classic drives to e-mobility.
Mastering the factor of time with confidence.
That's how quickly it can happen: Candidate suggestions in just 4-6 weeks.
Every company has individual requirements for specialists and managers. Our experienced recruitment consultants carry out a detailed needs analysis and identify your specific needs in a practical briefing interview. Based on this, we create a tailored and detailed search profile for the targeted identification of suitable candidates.
„Kloepfel Consulting was our choice for project implementation because they have a reputation for particular expertise in recruiting for purchasing positions with experts. We were looking for professional support precisely here due to the time urgency.
You were able to present us with initial candidates via profile after just two weeks. The project was successfully completed after eight weeks with the placement of two suitable candidates. The collaboration was trusting and characterised by little bureaucracy.
Your requirements for candidates were well understood by Kloepfel and subsequently taken into account when searching for suitable candidates. Due to the excellent overall collaboration, we are happy to recommend you and are also available as a reference.“
„I really liked that I was given a realistic picture of the work and company situation. Recruiters can usually only pass on what a company wants to present about itself, and here Sarah Freitag managed to give me a comprehensive insight that was absolutely true to reality.
Overall, I really liked the professionalism, so I would recommend Kloepfel Recruiting to friends at any time.
would.“
We don't search. We find.
We find perfectly suited and highly qualified employees in purchasing, supply chain, and logistics within 6 weeks.
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Analysis and Requirements Profile
Intensive discussions with the relevant department and HR enable us to create an accurate profile of the person we are looking for.
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Candidate search
We search our exclusive candidate pool and our networks for suitable talent, place advertisements and conduct direct approaches.
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Selection process
Candidates are qualified through a multi-stage process. We will only present candidates who are personally and professionally suitable and interested in your company. Weed out obviously bad employers.
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Application process
Once the shortlist has been drawn up, we will accompany you through the application process right up to the point of hire – as intensively as you wish.
With perseverance by your side: Recruitment with a success guarantee
If it takes a little longer to find the right candidate, we will of course continue to be at your disposal. We will continue our search until we have found a suitable candidate and the position has been successfully filled. Guaranteed.
Should the candidate not meet your expectations and should the employment relationship be terminated for this reason within the first 6 months, we will immediately continue our search and arrange for a replacement.
Whether it's personal passports or a shortage of skilled workers
Where your contacts are real doers
Interim management
Sven Schützek
Do you require short-term support for your purchasing department?
EXECUTIVE SEARCH
Andreas Miltzner
Are you looking for LONG-TERM support for your purchasing department?
OUTSOURCING
Patrick Esselborn
Do you want to staff your purchasing department with international specialists?
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