Claus Triolo-Global Procurement Executive
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Interim Procurement Transformation Lead
Lonza
- Leading procurement transformation activities as part of a strategic carve-out program at a global life sciences company
- Responsibility for business separation, IT and operational technology contract management, supplier migration, and Day-1 readiness
- Close collaboration with Legal, IT, HR, PMO, Finance, and business functions to manage contractual risks, ensure business continuity, and successfully deliver the transformation.
Director Group Indirect & Technical Procurement
SELECTA
- Transformation of global indirect and technical procurement across 16 countries with a procurement volume of over CHF 400 million
- Introduction of the group-wide Source-to-Pay platform to improve process efficiency, compliance, and spend transparency
- Building governance structures and technology competence centers to strengthen business alignment, supplier management, and value creation
Head of Indirect Procurement
MIGROS
- Building and leading the first group-wide indirect procurement organization with a procurement volume of over CHF 4 billion
- Introduction of governance, procurement guidelines, and a lead buyer model to strengthen transparency, accountability, and collaboration
- Introduction of the first group-wide Source-to-Contract platform to improve spend transparency and data-driven control
Interim Global Procurement Manager
ROCHE
- Leading global procurement initiatives with a procurement volume of over CHF 500 million in a regulated life sciences environment
- Implementation of international transformation and governance projects in global matrix organizations
The Procurement Rainmaker
RNMKR
Independent procurement transformation expert with a focus on interim executive management, transformation programs, and strategic consulting, supporting international companies in complex change processes as well as the sustainable increase of value creation, governance, and operational excellence.
Head of Procurement
REGENT LIGHTING
- Transformed procurement with a sourcing volume of over CHF 200 million and achieved sustainable cost reductions of 15%
- Negotiated a strategic partnership with a leading Korean semiconductor manufacturer and reduced component prices by 28%
Head of Indirect Sourcing
SWISS INTERNATIONAL AIR LINES
- Built the first indirect procurement organization with a sourcing volume of over CHF 250 million
- Introduced procurement standards and Supplier Relationship Management (SRM), delivering sustainable value of CHF 9 million per year
Head of Procurement
CAPGEMINI
- Responsible for procurement in the EMEA region with a sourcing volume of over EUR 90 million
- Led Procurement Due Diligence and cross-functional "Tiger Teams" in international outsourcing projects, generating savings of over EUR 10 million annually
Strategic Sourcing Leader
GE HEALTHCARE
- Global responsibility for Strategic Sourcing in Europe, the US, and Asia with a sourcing volume of over USD 300 million
- Improved supplier performance, compliance, and value creation in a highly regulated medtech environment
Head of Product Management
4MBO
- Responsible for product management and procurement with a sourcing volume of over EUR 200 million
- Supported the successful IPO through the expansion of international supplier partnerships and organizational preparation
Vice President Procurement
TRANSTEC
- Led procurement with a purchasing volume of over EUR 100 million
- Supported the successful IPO by building strategic supplier partnerships and scalable procurement structures
Procurement Manager
PACOMP
- Responsible for procurement for over 200 stores in Europe with a purchasing volume of over EUR 100 million
- Negotiated a strategic OEM partnership with IBM as a key contribution to company growth
Various specialist and management roles
VARIOUS COMPANIES
Built strong expertise and leadership skills in procurement, supply chain, and product management
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Experienced in Healthcare, Retail, Biotechnology, Pharmaceutical, Manufacturing, and Food and Beverage.
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Experienced in Procurement, Supply Chain Management, Strategy, Operations, Project Management, and Product Development.
Summary
Global Procurement Executive with over 30 years of international leadership and transformation experience. Specialized in building high-performing procurement organizations, governance, target operating models, and sustainable value creation in global matrix organizations.
Proven success in implementing complex transformation programs, optimizing procurement organizations, and delivering measurable results in international companies with procurement volumes in the billions.
Skills
Transformation
Value Creation
Resilience
Results Orientation
Negotiation
Lean Six Sigma
Kaizen
Empathy
Digitalization
Leadership
Governance
Strategic Procurement
Category Management
S2p
S2c
Supplier Relationship Management
Contract Management
Target Operating Models
Procurement Transformation
Governance
Change Management
Lean Six Sigma
Kaizen
Sap Ariba
Coupa
Ivalua
Jaggaer
Zycus
Excel (Expert)
Power Bi
Kpi Dashboards
Microsoft 365
Languages
Education
Merchant in Wholesale and Foreign Trade · Wholesale and Foreign Trade
Certifications & licenses
Kaizen Coach
Lean Six Sigma Greenbelt
Statistics
Experience
Global Experience
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