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Claus Triolo-Global Procurement Executive

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Switzerland

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Nov 2025 - Present
Basel, Switzerland

Interim Procurement Transformation Lead

Lonza

Position Summary
Interim Procurement Transformation Lead at Lonza
Industries
Biotechnology
Pharmaceutical
Business Areas
Procurement
Product Development
Project Management
Quality Assurance
Supply Chain Management
  • 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.
Nov 2021 - Jan 2024
Cham, Switzerland

Director Group Indirect & Technical Procurement

SELECTA

Position Summary
Director Group Indirect & Technical Procurement at SELECTA
Industries
Food and Beverage
Business Areas
Operations
Procurement
Strategy
  • 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
Nov 2018 - Nov 2020
Zürich, Switzerland

Head of Indirect Procurement

MIGROS

Position Summary
Head of Indirect Procurement at MIGROS
Industries
Retail
Business Areas
Information Technology
Operations
Procurement
Strategy
  • 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
Jun 2015 - Jul 2018
Risch-Rotkreuz, Switzerland

Interim Global Procurement Manager

ROCHE

Position Summary
Interim Global Procurement Manager at ROCHE
Industries
Biotechnology
Pharmaceutical
Business Areas
Operations
Procurement
Project Management
  • 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
Jan 2015 - Present
Switzerland
Hybrid

The Procurement Rainmaker

RNMKR

Position Summary
The Procurement Rainmaker at RNMKR
Business Areas
Operations
Procurement
Project Management
Strategy

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.

May 2012 - Nov 2014
Basel, Switzerland

Head of Procurement

REGENT LIGHTING

Position Summary
Head of Procurement at REGENT LIGHTING
Industries
Manufacturing
Business Areas
Procurement
Supply Chain Management
  • 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%
May 2010 - May 2012
Kloten, Switzerland

Head of Indirect Sourcing

SWISS INTERNATIONAL AIR LINES

Position Summary
Head of Indirect Sourcing at SWISS INTERNATIONAL AIR LINES
Industries
Transportation
Business Areas
Procurement
Supply Chain Management
  • 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
Aug 2008 - May 2010
Düsseldorf, Germany

Head of Procurement

CAPGEMINI

Position Summary
Head of Procurement at CAPGEMINI
Industries
Professional Services
Business Areas
Operations
Procurement
Project Management
  • 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
Apr 2003 - Aug 2008
France

Strategic Sourcing Leader

GE HEALTHCARE

Position Summary
Strategic Sourcing Leader at GE HEALTHCARE
Industries
Healthcare
Business Areas
Procurement
Supply Chain Management
  • 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
May 2000 - Oct 2002
Plochingen, Germany

Head of Product Management

4MBO

Position Summary
Head of Product Management at 4MBO
Business Areas
Procurement
Product Development
Supply Chain Management
  • 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
Oct 1998 - May 2000
Tübingen, Germany

Vice President Procurement

TRANSTEC

Position Summary
Vice President Procurement at TRANSTEC
Business Areas
Operations
Procurement
Strategy
  • Led procurement with a purchasing volume of over EUR 100 million
  • Supported the successful IPO by building strategic supplier partnerships and scalable procurement structures
Sep 1995 - Oct 1998
Waiblingen, Germany

Procurement Manager

PACOMP

Position Summary
Procurement Manager at PACOMP
Industries
Retail
Business Areas
Procurement
Strategy
  • 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
Sep 1987 - Sep 1995
Germany
On-site

Various specialist and management roles

VARIOUS COMPANIES

Position Summary
Various specialist and management roles at VARIOUS COMPANIES
Business Areas
Procurement
Product Development
Supply Chain Management

Built strong expertise and leadership skills in procurement, supply chain, and product management

Industry Experience

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Experienced in Healthcare, Retail, Biotechnology, Pharmaceutical, Manufacturing, and Food and Beverage.

Healthcare
Retail
Biotechnology
Pharmaceutical
Manufacturing
Food and Beverage
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Business Area Experience

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Experienced in Procurement, Supply Chain Management, Strategy, Operations, Project Management, and Product Development.

Procurement
Supply Chain Management
Strategy
Operations
Project Management
Product Development
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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

German
Native
English
Advanced
French
Elementary
Italian
Elementary

Education

Jun 1984 - Jun 1987

Merchant in Wholesale and Foreign Trade · Wholesale and Foreign Trade

Certifications & licenses

Kaizen Coach

Lean Six Sigma Greenbelt

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Experience

Total positions 13
Experience in Healthcare 5.5 y
Avg length 3 y 7 m
Longest experience 11 y 6 m

Global Experience

Countries worked in 3 (Switzerland, Germany, France)
Primary country Switzerland

Expertise

Recent roles Interim Procurement Transformation Lead, Director Group Indirect & Technical Procurement, Head of Indirect Procurement
Main industries Healthcare, Retail, Biotechnology
Main business areas Procurement, Supply Chain Management, Strategy

Qualifications

Certifications earned 2

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Claus speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced), French (Elementary), Italian (Elementary).
Claus has at least 38 years of experience. During this time, Claus has worked in at least 12 different roles and for 13 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 3 years and 11 months. Note that Claus may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.
Based on recent experience, Claus would be well-suited for roles such as: Interim Procurement Transformation Lead, Director Group Indirect & Technical Procurement, Head of Indirect Procurement.
Claus's most recent position is Interim Procurement Transformation Lead at Lonza.
In recent years, Claus has worked for Lonza, SELECTA, and RNMKR.
Claus is most experienced in industries like Healthcare, Retail, and Biotechnology. Claus also has some experience in Pharmaceutical, Manufacturing, and Food and Beverage.
Claus is most experienced in business areas like Procurement, Supply Chain Management, and Strategy. Claus also has some experience in Operations, Project Management, and Product Development.
Claus has recently worked in industries like Food and Beverage, Biotechnology, and Pharmaceutical.
Claus has recently worked in business areas like Procurement, Project Management, and Operations.
Claus attended education in Wholesale and Foreign Trade.
Claus has 2 certificates. These include: Kaizen Coach and Lean Six Sigma Greenbelt.
Claus is immediately available full-time for suitable projects.
Claus's rate depends on the specific project requirements. Please use the Meet button on the profile to schedule a meeting and discuss the details.
To hire Claus, click the Meet button on the profile to request a meeting and discuss your project needs.