Lars Bettermann
Procurement Enthusiast / CPO / Strategy
Bridgestone Americas•Köln, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Deutschland
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Lars Bettermann is a procurement expert, having 25+ years of professional experience in procurement relevant subjects and project scope. He holds a university degree in business administration. His know-how is based on the operational fundament he built up in the automotive sector enhanced with the methodical and strategic application in strategic sourcing project, being a strategy consultant for more than a decade. Today he is heading procurement at Bridgestone Americas & EMEA region holding responsibility for all source to pay activities across the company. Lars Bettermann is a key advisor in his network of decision makers in the fortune 500 companies. He acts as trusted visionary, innovator and analytic manager driving procurement organizations to success. Excellent communication skills and an inspirational leadership style complete his profile as a responsible leader in top management functions.
Career Timeline
- Bridgestone AmericasCurrentFeb 2025–Present· 1 yr 7 mos
- Chief Procurement OfficerCurrentFeb 2025–Present
- Bridgestone EMEACurrent2021–Present· 5 yrs 8 mos
- Chief Procurement OfficerCurrent2021–Present
- Nov 2018–Dec 2020· 2 yrs 1 mo
- Head of Procurement StrategyNov 2018–Dec 2020
- Sep 2017–Oct 2018· 1 yr 1 mo
- College Lecturer Procurement StrategySep 2017–Oct 2018
- Jul 2016–Apr 2017· 9 mos
- Chief Procurement OfficerJul 2016–Apr 2017
- 2007–Jun 2018· 11 yrs 5 mos
- Managing Director, Partner2007–Jun 2018
- Apr 2002–Dec 2006· 4 yrs 8 mos
- EinkaufApr 2002–Dec 2006
Education
Diplom Kaufmann
Wirtschaftswissenschaften
Universität Siegen