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About Claus

I help organizations turn Procurement and Supply Chain into engines of value creation.

With 30+ years of international leadership, I design and deliver end-to-end Source-to-Pay (S2P) transformations that combine strategy, process, technology, and adoption.

What I Do

  • Operating Model Design that aligns governance, roles, and KPIs with business goals
  • Source-to-Pay (S2P) Excellence across strategy, sourcing, contracts, purchasing, invoicing, and analytics
  • Digital Procurement Enablement with i.e. SAP S/4HANA, SAP Ariba, Coupa, Ivalua, and any other valid player - focused on usability, data quality, and real-world adoption rather than tool ideology
  • Change & Leadership Programs that drive acceptance, capability building, and measurable results
  • Stabilization and Turnaround of broken P2P landscapes to restore flow, transparency, and control

Where I Have Delivered

Aviation & MRO - Swiss International Air Lines
Retail & Consumer Goods - Migros and Selecta
Pharmaceuticals & Healthcare - Roche and GE Healthcare
Industrial & IT Services - multi-entity, cross-functional transformations

How I Work

Pragmatic and hands-on, executive-level and delivery-focused.
I bridge boardroom intent with real-world execution, translating strategy into processes, systems, and behaviors that last.
My approach balances speed and rigor, using clear KPIs, stakeholder engagement, and relentless follow-through.

Typical Outcomes

  • Reduced total cost and working capital
  • Improved availability and user adoption
  • Cleaner data and sustained performance

Typical Mandates

Interim Head of Procurement | Procurement Excellence Lead | Program Director S2P | Operating Model Advisor | Due Diligence & Value Creation Projects

If you need someone who can map the path, align stakeholders, and get it done - let’s talk.

  • German

    Native or bilingual

  • English

    Fluent

  • Italian

    Basic

  • French

    Basic

Can work on-site
Frauenfeld (up to 50km), Zurich (up to 50km), Basel (up to 50km), Zug (up to 50km), Geneva (up to 50km)

Experience

  • Various Leadership Engagements
    Executive Leadership Advisor | Transformation Lead
    January 2015 - Today (11 years and 5 months)
    Switzerland
    • Lead enterprise-wide digital and procurement transformations for scale-ups, global corporations, and portfolio firms - embedded directly within leadership teams, not operating from the sidelines
    • Advise C-level executives on leveraging AI, blockchain, and advanced analytics to revolutionize Source-to-Pay (S2P) operations, supplier strategy, cost performance, and operational efficiency
    • Deliver hands-on procurement execution across Source-to Contract (S2C), supplier negotiations, and category strategies - unlocking significant, sustainable value
    • Support investor-backed ventures with go-to-market strategies, accelerating launches and optimizing commercial readiness for scale and investment
    • Build high-performing, digitally fluent teams through agile leadership, global collaboration best practices, and structured upskilling initiatives in globalized settings
    Source-to-Pay (S2P) Excellence Procurement Transformation Strategic Sourcing & Contract Management Coaching Corporate strategy
  • LONZA
    Procurement Leader
    PHARMACEUTICALS INDUSTRY
    November 2025 - Today (7 months)
    Basel, Switzerland
    Acting as Procurement Lead within a large-scale carve-out program, responsible for securing Day-1 operational readiness of all supplier agreements across indirect and IT/OT spend. Driving contract separation, supplier negotiations, and TSA structuring, with a clear focus on mitigating stranded costs and ensuring uninterrupted business continuity. Operating at the intersection of procurement, IT, and legal, translating complex carve-out requirements into executable, value-protecting outcomes.
    Procurement Transformation Strategic Sourcing & Contract Management Negotiation Carve-Out Change and Transformation Management
  • SELECTA
    Director Group Indirect & Technical Procurement
    RETAIL (LARGE RETAILERS)
    November 2021 - January 2024 (2 years and 2 months)
    Cham, Switzerland
    • Led procurement transformation across the group, managing 400m+ CHF in spend and streamlining operations
    • Executed the full implementation of the group-wide Source-to-Pay (S2P) system, overseeing every stage from selection to go-live, reducing cycle times and maverick buying
    • Established Technology Centers of Excellence for the 3 major verticals (coffee, vending, smart solutions), driving innovation and improving supplier collaboration
    • Built and scaled a high-performing procurement team, improving procurement spend visibility and compliance across 10+ markets
    • Led sustainability-focused procurement strategies, reducing carbon footprint and improving supplier compliance with environmental standards
    Procurement Transformation Strategic Sourcing & Contract Management Team management

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Education

  • Kaizen Coach
    Swiss International Air Lines
    2011
    Kaizen Coach
  • Lean Six Sigma
    General Electrics
    2004
    Lean

Certifications

  • Lean Six Sigma Greenbelt
    GE Healthcare
    2004
    Lean six sigma

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