Timme Herber

Energizer
DISC Type : I

Global Category Lead Logistics Procurement at The HEINEKEN Company

Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands

Overview

Timme is a global procurement leader with extensive experience at top CPG companies like HEINEKEN, Kraft Heinz, and P&G. He currently manages logistics procurement at HEINEKEN, overseeing a €2B+ spend and large international teams. Colleagues describe him as an intelligent businessman and an excellent communicator with a knack for succeeding.

Outside of his demanding professional life, Timme has a clear interest in innovative technologies, particularly in the automotive sector, as evidenced by his interest in Tesla. He has a Masters degree from Maastricht University, highlighting his strong academic foundation in international business.

Unique fact: While at Kraft Heinz, Timme initiated and led the companys "first ever" global media agency tender, consolidating agencies across 50+ countries and delivering significant savings.

Personality Overview

Enthusiastic

Full Of Energy

Relationship Oriented

They are people oriented, friendly and like creating new connections.  Unlike C or D types, they are vocal with their opinions but not so much with their questions. They excel at seeing the bigger picture, and the long-term impact of their decisions.

Topics They Care About

Global Logistics
As Global Category Lead for Logistics Procurement at HEINEKEN, he is directly responsible for a spend of over €2 billion covering all transport modalities and warehousing.
Large-Scale Procurement
His career includes managing multi-billion dollar spends in logistics, external manufacturing, and marketing for major corporations like HEINEKEN and Kraft Heinz.
Supply Chain Transformation
He has a history of leading major consolidation and efficiency projects, such as leading the first global media agency tender at Kraft Heinz across 50+ countries.

Media Appearances

Timme has no verified media appearances

Work History

3-2017
Global Category Lead Logistics Procurement at The HEINEKEN Company
9-2015 - 3-2017
Head of External Manufacturing North America & Procurement Canada at The Kraft Heinz Company
9-2014 - 8-2015
Global Procurement Category Lead Sweeteners & Grains at The Kraft Heinz Company
10-2011 - 11-2014
Global Procurement Category Lead Sales & Marketing at The Kraft Heinz Company
11-2010 - 10-2011
Senior purchasing manager at Procter & Gamble

Education

9-1997 - 12-2003
Master from Maastricht University
2001 - 2002
Master from Universität Innsbruck

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Insights For Selling To Timme

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Use adjectives like ‘amazing’, ‘coolest’, ‘unbelievable’ etc.
  • Do some small talk, ask them how things are going on their side
  • Be friendly and entertaining in your conversation

DONT's

  • Avoid cutting into their flow
  • Don’t be too formal, focus on building comfort and trust
  • Don’t be excessively objective, be a storyteller

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Timme is

  • Relationship and trust can be vital with them, sometimes more than anything else.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Timme

  • They are unlikely to say no directly, you have to make that decision yourself.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Timme move?

  • They are not the fastest decision makers, their friendly approach can give false positive signals.
  • Can Timme take some risk or not?

  • They may take certain risks that they deem unlikely of personal repercussions.

You And Timme

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