Michael Köster

Michael Köster has extensive experience in supply chain management and purchasing, serving as Global Process Manager at Kautex Textron since August 2002, where responsibilities include overseeing global supply chain processes. Prior to this role, Michael held various positions at Kautex Textron, including Business Analyst and Senior Buyer Program Purchasing, with a focus on procurement for customer projects across multiple regions. Michael's previous experience also includes serving as Gerente de Compras at Kautex Textron do Brasil Ltda. and Manager of Global Forward Sourcing at Kautex Textron GmbH & Co K.G. Michael began a career in technical purchasing at Heinrich Gillet GmbH & Co. KG. Michael holds a Dipl.-Ing. degree in European Mechanical Engineering Studies from Hochschule Osnabrück, completed between 1987 and 1991.