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About Us

Management Team

of experienced and passionate leaders who share the same vision and values

Markus Kern

CEO and founder

With over 15 years of experience in leading and managing consulting projects in various domains, such as finance, healthcare, education and the public sector, Markus sets the strategic direction and oversees the overall operations of the company. His reference projects can be found on the Aventario website. He holds a Master’s degree in Business Administration from the University of Graz.

Margit Györfi

CPO (Chief People Officer)

Margit is responsible for attracting top talent and maintaining the best collaboration culture and complex project and program management within our organization. She holds a Master’s degree from FH Graz and brings over 20 years of experience from various financial and
insurance companies.

Markus Jaksch

COO (Chief Operating Officer)

Responsible for successful project delivery to our customers and the development of managedsuppliers. He has over 10 years of experience in sales and business development, working with clients across different industries and regions. Markus builds and maintains strong relationships with our customers and partners, identifying new opportunities and markets for our services and products. He holds a Master’s degree in Business Economics from the University of Linz.

Michael Kunkel

CRO (Chief Revenue Officer)

Responsible for customer relationships and company growth, Michael has over 20 years of experience in business consulting for largest companies in Europe and around the world. He holds a degree in Business Informatics from Paderborn University as well as several professional business certifications.

Together, they form a dynamic and diverse team committed to delivering value and excellence to our customers and stakeholders.

Mission Statement

As outsourcing becomes increasingly vital, effectively managing your preferred suppliers becomes essential for successful product and service delivery. Our mission is to empower businesses to manage their preferred suppliers with greater effectiveness and efficiency by creating transparency over the whole supplier lifecycle. We provide a comprehensive, holistic software solution that simplifies the supplier management process, enhancing collaboration and boosting performance.

Vision Statement

Our vision is to become the world’s leading provider of preferred supplier management software.

We aim to deliver innovative and user-friendly solutions that consistently meet the evolving needs and expectations of our customers and stakeholders. We are committed to creating long-term value for our customers, suppliers, employees, partners, and communities by fostering a culture of excellence, integrity, and sustainability.

Our Values

Customer Focus

We actively listen to our customers to understand their needs and expectations. Our goal is to consistently deliver high-quality products and services that even exceed their requirements. 

Innovation

We welcome change and continually seek opportunities to learn, further develop and grow. We are always looking for ways to improve our products and services and to find innovative solutions for our customers and the industry.  

Collaboration

We value teamwork and respect each other’s contributions, perspectives and diversity. Our collaborative efforts focus on achieving common goals and supporting each other’s development. We also cultivate strong, trusting relationships with our suppliers and other stakeholders for mutual benefit.  

Compliance

We conduct our business with the highest levels of integrity and professionalism in all our dealings and decisions. Adhering strictly to relevant laws, regulations, and policies, we respect the rights and interests of all parties involved 

Performance

We establish clear, realistic goals and measure our progress and outcomes. Our commitment to excellence and continuous improvement is reflected in our products, services, and processes. We recognize and reward outstanding performance and achievements.  

Meet Us

in offices around the world

Vienna, Austria

Graz, Austria

Frankfurt, Germany

Washington, USA

Based On Experience

We leverage the experience and expertise gained from the consulting company Aventario, where we have successfully delivered over 250 projects across various domains and industries on four continents.

With over 95 years of experience, Aventario has enabled us to produce state-of-the-art technologies and methodologies to develop innovative solutions that fulfil the needs and expectations of our clients. We continuously seek new ways to enhance our offerings and deliver value to our customers.

Company History

Although we are a new startup launching into the market, we are not new to the business. We are a spin-off of Aventario, a leading consulting company with over 20 years of experience in delivering innovative solutions across various domains, industries and continents.

We have inherited Aventario’s knowledge, expertise and reputation, along with its network of clients and partners. We are excited to embark on this new journey, bringing our unique vision and values to the market. We are confident that we can provide high-quality services and products that will satisfy the needs and expectations of our customers.

Join Us

We are always on the lookout for interesting individuals who share our vision of creating smart and user-friendly products that solve real-world problems. We value curiosity, creativity, collaboration, and continuous learning.

Currently, we don’t have any open roles, but we are happy to receive your CV and portfolio and keep them on file for future opportunities.

Please email us at hello@managedsuppliers.com with the subject line “Interested in Working at managedsuppliers”. Tell us a bit about yourself, your skills and your motivation for wanting to join us. We will get back to you as soon as possible. Thank you for your interest. We look forward to possibly working with you soon.

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hello@managedsuppliers.com
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+43 676 47 38 631
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Aventario Solutions GmbH
Triesterstraße 11, AT-8073 Feldkirchen