Jürgen Schrapp

Bayer, Head of R&D Procurement

Through my passion for sport, I got to know this awesome company Bayer - which I am now already working for incredible 25 years. Right after school I moved to the German training center for Sitting Volleyball in Leverkusen and combined that with an apprenticeship program at Bayer. Coincidentally after finishing my apprenticeship I started my career in the Procurement department. Meanwhile Procurement developed into my second passion – connecting the internal needs with the offering of a dynamic supplier marketplace is something which I truly enjoy. Throughout my time at Bayer I did work in several Procurement roles, from individual team member to team lead to department head. Most of the time close to Manufacturing and since July last year supporting our R&D department with external services. Working in a global environment and leading a global team is a true inspiration for me as it holds so much diversity. At the same time, it has been a privilege to get all the support needed to develop as a Paralympic athlete competing in six Paralympic games with the German National Team and winning a bronze medal at the 2012 London Paralympics. Combining the insights from performance sport with Leadership in my professional life has always been fascinating.

Articles by Jürgen Schrapp

At Bayer We Foster an Environment of Openness and Understanding Not Pity

Bayer's Head of R&D Procurement -- a six-time Paralympian -- on the inclusive culture that shaped his career and its disability-inclusion goals. See roles at Bayer.