Dr. Alexander Batran is an experienced professional in procurement and strategic sourcing, currently serving as Head of Group Strategic Sourcing at Weleda AG. Prior to this role, Dr. Batran held the position of Vice President Purchasing Strategy and Methods at Voith Group, where expertise in purchasing strategies was applied. Additionally, Dr. Batran was the Principal and Head of Procurement Practice at h&z Management Consulting, contributing significant knowledge to the field of procurement practices.