Ottmar Maier

Ottmar Maier, currently serving as an Interim Manager, Berater, and Coach at m / i / 2 / c - maier interim, management, coaching & consulting, brings over 15 years of extensive leadership experience in the industrial sector. His current role focuses on delivering strategic procurement optimization, supply chain restructuring, and leadership development for clients across the automotive and manufacturing industries. Ottmar’s expertise lies in designing and implementing innovative procurement processes, leveraging advanced systems and tools such as E-Procurement platforms to drive cost efficiencies and supplier performance improvements.

At m / i / 2 / c, Ottmar leads complex projects like the global procurement optimization for component suppliers, where he utilizes his deep industry knowledge to streamline sourcing strategies, enhance supplier management, and optimize procurement workflows. His recent role as Commodity Leadership Coach for an automotive supplier underscores his commitment to developing high-performing procurement teams and fostering leadership capabilities within the supply chain. Ottmar’s hands-on approach combines his skills in process optimization, restructuring, and interim management to help organizations navigate change, reduce risks, and achieve sustainable growth.

His background in procurement, supply chain planning, and corporate leadership enables him to provide tailored coaching and consulting that aligns operational excellence with strategic objectives. Whether leading cross-functional teams or coaching senior executives, Ottmar’s motivation to structure, facilitate change, and develop people remains at the core of his consulting philosophy. His proven track record of delivering measurable results makes him a trusted partner for companies seeking to optimize their procurement functions and strengthen their supply chain resilience in today’s dynamic industry landscape.