Success Stories

Projects & Succes Storys at dormakaba

At dormakaba, Indirect Procurement was a completely new area, and I had the opportunity to shape it from day one. I led the team formation, defined regulations and processes, and helped steer the strategic direction of European procurement, on the path to Procurement Excellence with innovative technology and a motivated, engaged team.

Annual Tender for Land Transportation Services

I lead the annual tender for land transportation services at dormakaba, optimizing logistics for shipments from the European Logistic Center. Through continuous market monitoring and strategic partnerships, we achieved €500K in savings over the last two tenders and increased competition by introducing a new partner.

Building a Strategic and Operational Indirect Procurement Team for Europe

I was tasked with building and organizing a unified Indirect Procurement team for Europe, following the merger of two regions. Through reorganization, development of the existing staff, and a shared resources concept, I transformed the team into a cohesive unit capable of managing tasks efficiently across multiple countries.

I developed and implemented a KPI concept and dashboard to measure the performance of dormakaba's global Indirect Procurement team. This system allowed us to track key metrics and take action to improve areas like Maverick Buying, Data Transparency, and Cost Avoidance on a global scale.

Development of KPIs and Dashboard for Global Indirect Procurement Performance Measurement

Tender for Sea and Air Freight Services – European Logistic Center

I led the tender for sea and air freight services at dormakaba's European Logistic Center, consolidating volumes and selecting two strategic partners. This approach resulted in a significant positive impact on overall costs amidst a challenging market.

Development and Implementation of a Mentoring Program

I developed and implemented a multi-mentor program to transition motivated operational buyers into strategic buyers. This approach successfully promoted team members, enabling them to independently manage procurement projects and fostering a continuous learning environment.

Projects & Succes Storys at Pfizer

From day one, I was involved in building the procurement function at Pfizer Switzerland. Together with my manager, I helped establish Indirect Procurement processes, launched category management, and contributed to the development of eProcurement. This exciting and inspiring journey allowed me to grow from a strategic buyer to Procurement Lead and eventually to Team Lead.

Optimization and Simplification of the Company Car Fleet Procurement Process

This Project aims to streamline the company car fleet procurement process, reducing workload from 1 FTE to 0.1 FTE by eliminating manual steps and implementing an automated, efficient workflow.

Co-Leadership and Implementation of the Print Sourcing Project – Entire Value Chain

I led the "Print Sourcing" project, achieving over 30% cost savings by centralizing print and promo material storage and optimizing the entire value chain.

The 'Order to Cash' project focused on optimizing pharmaceutical logistics in Switzerland, streamlining the tender process to select the best supplier and improving efficiency across the entire supply chain.

Order to Cash (Pharmaceutical Logistics Switzerland)

Telecom 2014 – International Tender for Communication Services

The "Telecom 2014" project aimed to standardize mobile devices, reduce costs, and increase cost transparency for mobile and fixed network communication services across 29 countries.

Procurement Excellence Assessment – Optimization and Harmonization of Procurement Processes

I led the international "Procurement Excellence Assessment" project, aimed at optimizing and harmonizing procurement processes across Europe. The project resulted in streamlined operations, improved collaboration, and enhanced procurement efficiency across the region.

Projects & Succes Storys at Zurich Insurance

At Zurich Insurance, I learned the craft of procurement from the ground up, which enabled me to take on the role of a strategic buyer, leading and implementing key projects.

Mobile Phone Procurement Process

This project aims to Optimize and standardize the decentralized and inefficient mobile phone procurement process

Global Copier Sourcing Continental Europe

This project aims to streamline and standardize copier sourcing across Zurich Insurance Company Switzerland, optimizing costs, consolidating suppliers, and improving operational efficiency."