George Varughese

George Varughese is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in product management, procurement, and vendor management across various industries. Currently serving as Chief Product/ Procurement Officer at Toolport GmbH since April 2019, George oversees product and quality management, strategic and operational procurement, and technical drawing, alongside establishing a quality assurance office in China. Previous roles include Head of Vendor Management/ Strategic Purchasing at edding AG / Legamaster GmbH, and Head of Purchasing for Wünsche Group, managing teams and offices in Hamburg, Pune, and Shanghai. With a background in strategic purchasing and program management at companies like Coherent, Siemens AG, and VIVANCO AG, George has proven expertise in optimizing supply chains and implementing global procurement strategies. George holds a degree in Betriebswirt from the University of Hamburg.