Benjamin Karolus

Benjamin Karolus has extensive experience in purchasing and procurement, currently serving as Director Purchasing Raw Materials & Chemicals at SCHOTT since 2003, with a focus on a wide range of materials including lithium, boron, and rare earths. Prior roles at SCHOTT include Director Purchasing Raw Materials & Energy and Director Purchasing Indirect Materials, highlighting expertise in energy procurement and indirect material purchasing. Previously, Benjamin worked as a Strategic Purchaser for IT & Telecommunication at SCHOTT Spezialglas GmbH and held a position as Buyer M.R.O. Supplies at SCHOTT Glas. Educational credentials include a Graduate degree in business administration from Hochschule Mainz, a Bachelor in materials procurement and logistics from Bundesverband Materialwirtschaft, Einkauf und Logistik, a QM Supplier Auditor certification from TÜV Rheinland, and an Industrial Manager qualification from SCHOTT Glas.