Ferdinand Wieland

SVP, Procurement ThyssenKrupp Automotive

Ferdinand Wieland is Senior Vice President Procurement at thyssenkrupp Business Segment Automotive Technology. This segment combines all Automotive related components at thyssenkrupp as well as assembly lines and assembly services for the car industry. Ferdinand and his team is responsible for a procurement spend of ~5 bn€.

Prior to joining thyssenkrupp in 2018, Ferdinand held several managerial roles in automotive procurement in companies like ZF, Bosch and Benteler.

Day 2 | 24th September 2025

3:45 PM Panel: Future Proof Teams: How Can You Reskill Your Teams To Make Them Future-Ready?

How do you develop structured upskilling programs to prepare teams for a more strategic role?
How can you align procurement skills with evolving challenges in sourcing and negotiation?
How are you bridging competency gaps through targeted training, career development, and process optimisation?

Check out the incredible speaker line-up to see who will be joining Ferdinand.

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