Thomas Donauer

Thomas Donauer is an experienced professional in project purchasing and procurement, currently serving as Head of Project Purchasing Automotive at Kendrion NV since November 2023. Prior to this role, Thomas held the position of Global Program Purchasing Director for Plastic Omnium, where responsibilities included establishing organizational processes for the newly created Lighting Division. Previous positions include Head of Project Procurement at ams OSRAM Automotive Lighting Systems and OSRAM Continental, where Thomas contributed significantly to the organizational setup and IATF certifications of a joint venture. With a strong background in metals and plastics procurement at OSRAM, Thomas effectively managed global direct materials and metal hedging strategies. Academic credentials include an MBA from TUM School of Management and a Diplom-Ingenieur from the Technical University of Munich.