KLOEPFEL - your expert for personnel consulting in purchasing, supply chain and logistics.


You need to fill specialist and management positions in your company and are faced with the following challenges:
The challenges of staffing
- Your HR department has no capacity
- You lack the expertise and tools to search for jobs (e.g. Xing Talent Manager or LinkedIn Recruiter)
- Your company does not want to appear publicly under its own name when recruiting
- The position in question is still occupied and the employee is to be replaced by a covert search
- You are looking for a specialized headhunter for purchasing, logistics or supply chain
- Our solution: Fast and individual personnel solutions that are perfectly tailored to your requirements - from experts for experts in purchasing, supply chain and logistics. We offer tailor-made recruitment with guaranteed success (the Kloepfel USP)
Our energetic experts will contact you immediately and work out an individual requirements profile with you.
Our free PRE-SEARCH offer
Kloepfel-Executive Search is one of the leading specialists for the precise staffing of key positions in purchasing, logistics and supply chain management.
Awarded BEST CONSULTANT - 10th time in a row


Our pragmatic HR experts with industry-specific know-how will help you find the right specialists in purchasing, logistics or supply chain quickly and accurately.
Our executive search team guarantees that your vacancy will be filled within a maximum of 4-6 weeks of placing the order thanks to excellent response rates of > 50% for direct inquiries.
Thanks to our network and an exclusive database of over 10,000 purchasing experts, we can quickly find pre-screened candidates.
We offer customized, sustainable HR solutions with a high level of professional expertise and transparent communication - saving you valuable time and taking the pressure off your HR team.

Your expert for personnel consulting in purchasing, supply chain & logistics
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Would you like to know how high the chances are that we will find the right candidates for your specific requirements profile?
Whether you are looking for a Purchasing Manager, CPO, Strategic Buyer, Commodity Manager or Procurement Director - with our non-binding pre-search offer, we will give you a realistic assessment of the feasibility of filling your vacancy within a very short time.
This practical offer is completely free of charge for you.
After viewing the results, you decide whether to commission us!

"Are you interested in pre-search or do you have other questions about our target-oriented recruiting program? Get in touch at any time."
Experienced. Networked. Reliable. From experts for experts.
Thanks to our exclusive database of over 10,000 highly qualified
specialists and managers, we can find the best talent for you.
Outstanding response rates:
In most cases, we achieve over 50% in direct approaches
through awareness of the Kloepfel brand.
We are the first recruiting specialist for purchasing in Germany.
KLOEPFEL offers you access to a first-class network of specialists.
Thanks to the large network, HR expertise and HR tools
Our executive search experts specialize in procurement, supply chain and logistics and know the challenges of your industry inside out.
We can listen!
KLOEPFEL Executive Search connects companies with top talent.
The key figures in the following infographics illustrate the great effectiveness of Kloepfel Consulting's recruiting services 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
A total of 133 potential candidates were identified and 108 of these were approached, resulting in 58 responses. The response rate was 53%. After 20 interviews, 5 candidates were presented to the client, which ultimately resulted in a hire. The project lasted 4 months.
- 133 identified candidates
- 108 candidates contacted
- 58 responses
- 20 interviews conducted
Recruiting a head of purchasing and logistics in special machine construction
A total of 157 potential candidates were identified and 122 approached, of whom 59 responded. The response rate was therefore 48%. Of the 18 candidates interviewed, 7 were presented to the client, which led to one candidate being hired. The project was completed in a period of 3.5 months.
- 157 candidates identified
- 122 candidates contacted
- 59 responses
- 18 interviews conducted
Satisfied customers
CLAAS
The European market leader in combine harvesters and world market leader in self-propelled forage harvesters also produces tractors, grassland harvesting machines, agricultural balers and innovative agricultural information technologies. Founded in 1913, the family-owned company has locations in Europe as well as branches in America and Asia. The company's focus is on efficiency and responsibility for future generations.

CLAAS
Dalli
The Dalli Group combines the tradition and values of more than 160 years of company history with the demands of an innovative, high-performance and future-oriented group of companies. The internationally active group specializes 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 locations in Germany and the Netherlands. The product portfolio includes detergents, cleaning agents and cleaning products as well as cosmetics and sun protection products.

Dalli
Ice man
Eissmann Automotive is a leading global partner to the automotive industry for high-quality interior components. The company stands for 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 customized solutions that perfectly combine functionality, comfort and aesthetics.

Ice man
Grim
"Over the entire duration of the project, they achieved a minimization of procurement costs of around € 2.5 million." - Klemens Kalverkamp (Managing Director). Founded in 1861, Grimme Landmaschinenfabrik GmbH & Co. KG is a world market-leading manufacturer of potato technology based in Damme (Lower Saxony). Since 2003, the company has also been manufacturing machines for sugar beet harvesting and vegetable cultivation and employs over 1,450 people worldwide.

Grim
Kamps
The Kamps family business operates a chain of bakeries and is represented at over 500 locations. Every day, they produce and sell baked goods in over 65 Kamps bakeries. The chain attaches particular importance to strict adherence to Kamps recipes and the many years of expertise and experience of the master bakers in the bakery trade. With almost 540 employees, they achieve a turnover of 85 million euros.

Kamps
Box penny
With around 430 employees at 34 locations and sales offices in Germany, Romania, Poland and Luxembourg, Kistenpfennig AG is a widespread technical wholesaler. The family-owned company is headquartered in Mainz and supplies its customers, most of whom come from industry, with 500,000 items from over 18 product areas, including plastics, power tools, lubrication and hose technology and lifting equipment. Kistenpfennig AG offers optimum supply and reduced storage costs as well as a user-friendly online store. The customer-oriented service also includes a free store app and an in-house packaging and customization service.

Box penny
Kuka
Kuka AG is an international company with a turnover of around 3 billion euros. With around 12300 employees, it is the world's leading provider of intelligent automation solutions - at its headquarters in Augsburg and around the world. Kuka AG's customer base comprises the automotive industry on the one hand and general industry on the other.

Kuka
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". The Leifheit brand is characterized by its innovative products of the highest quality and pioneering design to make life at home easier and more beautiful for its customers.

Leifheit
LUEHR Filter GmbH & Co. KG
LÜHR Filter GmbH & Co. KG is a developer and manufacturer of air pollution control systems. The family-owned company was founded in 1938 and now operates worldwide. LÜHR Filter also offers its customers engineering, service and maintenance services as well as a delivery program including gas transfer.

LUEHR Filter GmbH & Co. KG
LUXHAUS
The Bavarian energy-saving house manufacturer Luxhaus has been around since 1924. The family-run company attaches great importance to quality assurance and proves its expertise in building experience to its customers with various awards. Every year, Luxhaus fulfills the dream of owning a home for around 250 customers. From the search for a plot of land to the architecture and fittings to the guarantee: Luxhaus offers an all-round package as well as state-of-the-art technologies to ensure energy efficiency and sustainability.

LUXHAUS
Metz
Metz Aerials GmbH & Co. KG is the leading company in the field of aerial rescue and sees itself as a competence center for aerial rescue equipment. Metz is part of the Rosenbauer Group, the world's leading manufacturer of fire fighting vehicles. Around 240 employees at the Karlsruhe site produce turntable ladders and aerial rescue platforms for fire departments around the world. Founded in 1998, the company's turntable ladders are among the most reliable emergency vehicles today. For decades, turntable ladder technology from Karlsruhe has saved the lives of many thousands of people.

Metz
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 trailers or box trailers - Schmitz Cargobull stands for quality, durability and partnership in the transport industry.

Schmitz Cargobull
Silk embroidery
Seidensticker is one of the best-known shirt and blouse manufacturers in Europe and has stood for quality, style and innovation for over 100 years. The family-owned company combines classic craftsmanship with modern design and creates timeless fashion that combines elegance and comfort. With an international focus and sustainable standards, Seidensticker remains true to its credo: fashion with character for every occasion.

Silk embroidery
SITA Airport IT GmbH
"Your communication and appearance towards our suppliers was always in the interests of SITA Airport IT GmbH and characterized 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 the installation of WLAN and hotspots as well as automatic pay stations and video surveillance in parking lots for airport operators, airlines and airport-related areas. Since September 2013, SITA Airport IT GmbH has expanded its repertoire of parking solutions by operating the Parkvogel parking garage (undefinedwww.parkvogel.de). The subsidiary employs over 100 people.

SITA Airport IT GmbH
Swisslog
With more than six locations around the world, Swisslog's Healtcare Solutions ensure the automation of hospital pharmacies, the care sector, material handling and process optimization. They improve the storage systems of pharmacies, improve transport and optimize workflows in the warehouse and laboratory. The Warehouse & Distribution Solutions can be found in more than 20 countries around the world. Warehouse & Distribution Solutions from Swisslog improve processes in warehouses. The mechanical "carriers" significantly simplify and speed up the transportation of goods.

Swisslog
Vaillant
Headquartered in Remscheid, the Vaillant Group is dedicated to its specialist areas of heating, ventilation and air conditioning technology. The internationally active family-owned company produces and develops customized products, systems and services for the home. These include, for example, heating appliances based on conventional energy sources or system solutions for the use of renewable energies. The Vaillant Group is committed to acting responsibly towards the environment, its employees and society and attaches great importance to sustainability.

Vaillant
Valensina
"Despite the sometimes high complexity of the procurement issues due to our product diversity and multiple locations, the first savings were realized after a short time." - Tino Mocken (Managing Director). Valensina GmbH, headquartered in Mönchengladbach, produces and distributes 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" and the "Donath" brand from the oldest juice press house in Germany.

Valensina
Volksbanken Raiffeisenbanken Münster
The Volksbanken Raiffeisenbanken Cooperative Financial Network is an association of independent companies. Since the first credit cooperatives were founded over 160 years ago, the group has grown to become a mainstay of the German financial sector - with around 190,000 employees and total assets of over 1,000 billion euros. The Volksbanken Raiffeisenbanken are part of the FinanzGruppe.

Volksbanken Raiffeisenbanken Münster
Voss
VOSS Automotive is an international partner to the automotive industry and specializes in innovative line systems, couplings and components for fluid and air management. With state-of-the-art technology, a high level of development expertise and decades of experience, VOSS supplies solutions that improve efficiency, safety and sustainability in vehicles worldwide. As a reliable system partner, the company is actively shaping the mobility of the future - from classic drives to electromobility.

Voss
The time factor under control.
It can be that quick: Candidate proposals in just 4-6 weeks.
Every company has individual requirements for specialists and managers. Our experienced personnel consultants carry out a detailed needs analysis and determine your specific requirements in a practical briefing interview. Based on this, we create a customized and detailed search profile for the targeted identification of suitable candidates.

"Kloepfel Consulting was our choice for the project implementation because it has a reputation for special expertise in recruiting purchasing positions with experts. This is exactly where we were looking for professional support due to the urgency of the project.
After just two weeks, they were able to introduce us to the first candidates by profile. The project was successfully completed after eight weeks with the appointment of two suitable candidates. The collaboration was characterized by trust and minimal bureaucracy.
Our requirements for the candidates were well received by Kloepfel and subsequently taken into account in the search for suitable candidates. Due to the overall excellent cooperation, we are happy to recommend you and are also happy to serve as a reference."

"I really liked the fact 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 Sarah Freitag managed to give me a comprehensive insight that absolutely corresponded to reality.
Overall, I liked the professionalism so much that I would recommend Kloepfel Recruiting to friends at any time
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We do not search. We find.
We find the right 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 specialist department and the HR department enable us to create a precise profile of the person we are looking for.
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Candidate search
We search our exclusive pool of candidates and our networks for suitable talent, place advertisements and conduct direct approaches.
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Selection process
Applicants are qualified in a multi-stage process. We only present you with candidates who are suitable both personally and professionally and who are interested in your company.
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Application process
Once the shortlist has been submitted, we accompany the application process right through to recruitment - as intensively as you wish.
With perseverance at your side: recruitment with a guarantee of success
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. We promise.
If it turns out that the candidate does not meet your expectations and the employment relationship is terminated within the first 6 months for this reason, we will continue our search immediately and find a replacement.
Whether personnel bottlenecks or a shortage of skilled workers
Where your contacts are real doers
IMTERIM MANAGEMENT

Sven Schützek
Do you need 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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