Jens Kindervatter

Jens Kindervatter has a range of experience in various roles within the field of procurement and marketing. Jens is currently the Head Corporate Sales at STOBAG AG, a position they have held since 2021. Prior to this, they worked at Chain IQ Group AG from 2015 to 2021, where they held the roles of Global Category Manager Marketing and Head Sourcing Marketing & Travel CH / EMEA. At Chain IQ, Jens was responsible for identifying savings opportunities, optimizing commercial conditions, securing contracts, and developing enhanced procurement processes.

Before joining Chain IQ, Jens worked as the Head of Purchasing and Marketing at Douglas Cosmetics/ Parfumerie Douglas from 2013 to 2015. Jens also held positions at Gebr. Heinemann as a Purchasing/Brand Manager from 2010 to 2013, and at Lidl as a Purchasing Manager from 2008 to 2010.

Jens started their career at Heinrich Heine GmbH in 2002, where they served as a Senior Merchandise Manager/Category Manager until 2008. Prior to that, they worked as a Management Trainee and Purchasing Manager at Karstadt, and as a Student at the University of Cooperative Education.

Jens Kindervatter completed their Executive Master of Business Administration (EMBA HSG) from the University of St.Gallen in 2019. Prior to that, they obtained a Bachelor's degree in Retail Management from the Baden-Wuerttemberg Cooperative State University (DHBW) from 1997 to 2000. Details about any earlier education, including the field of study and degree name, are not provided.