Thomas Michaelis

Thomas Michaelis is an experienced procurement professional currently serving as Director of Procurement for Professional Services, IT, and HR at Sonova Gruppe since April 2023, and previously held the position of Global Category Leader within the same domain. Prior experience includes roles as Category Manager for External Services at Georg Fischer and HR & Management Consulting Services at SWAROVSKI, where responsibilities encompassed stakeholder management, global sourcing, contract negotiation, and supplier performance evaluation. Thomas has a strong background in strategic sourcing and procurement processes, having developed and implemented comprehensive sourcing strategies, managed supplier relationships, and supported cost reduction initiatives. Prior professional experience also includes positions as Sales Director at Goetzfried AG and Account Manager at Reutax AG, as well as a role in quality assurance at Covidien. Thomas holds a Diplom in Betriebswirtschaft from Fachhochschule Lausitz.