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Work Experience
Indirect Sourcing Category Manager at Sunrise (Contractor)
January 1, 2025 - September 1, 2025Led Marketing & Sales / Sponsoring category activities with a spend of 65 Mio CHF; implemented cost optimization initiatives achieving 15% savings; established long-term KPI-based commercial models with key suppliers; coordinated 5+ large campaigns/product launches with timely supplier alignment; ensured supply continuity and alignment with corporate strategy; managed strategic contract management and negotiations.
Sourcing Contract Manager - Global IT Procurement at Bank Julius Bär (Contractor)
September 1, 2024 - December 1, 2024Lead Strategic Contract Management for IT Software & Cloud Services under the DORA project; 39 contracts signed in 4 months; performed procurement data analytics; led price negotiations for ICT services; managed supplier risk and regulatory compliance.
Indirect Sourcing Category Manager at Sunrise (Contractor)
September 1, 2023 - July 1, 2024Managed Contingent Labor, Professional & ICT Services, HR & People Services; 28 Mio CHF spend; 34 supplier contracts; achieved 1.8 Mio CHF savings in 9 months; built legal compliance framework for body leasing; implemented zero-cost software/consultancy projects; introduced new sourcing and compliance processes; developed supplier tiering and strategic development.
Global Sourcing Specialist Electronics at Enclustra GmbH (CH)
February 1, 2023 - September 1, 2023Global category management for EMS, PCB, PCBA, FPGA, Semiconductors; spend 15 Mio CHF; established NPI processes; achieved 50% FPGA, 28% Semiconductors, and 15% Passives savings; set up global category management and sourcing processes.
Global Category Manager Electronics at Harman Becker GmbH (DE)
July 1, 2022 - February 1, 2023Spend 135 Mio EUR; delivered 15% savings within 6 months; secured exclusive MLCC grade with a manufacturer; built direct supplier relations with Japanese manufacturers; strengthened supply chain security and implemented global strategy.
Personal Break
March 1, 2020 - July 1, 2022Book writing/publishing, self-improvement activities.
EMEA Category Manager (Head of) - Electronics at Schindler Management AG
November 1, 2019 - March 1, 2020Spearheaded Passives, Semiconductors, EMS, Sub-contracting, Metals, Packaging, Control Panels, Automation systems; led 4 EU categories across 2 production plants; managed 5 direct reports; 750 suppliers; annual spend 420 million CHF; introduced sustainable sourcing, TCO calculation, EOL cost avoidance, and risk management; led European sourcing activities with a team of 5; supplier tail optimization and market intelligence.
EMEA Category Lead - Electronics at 3M EMEA Sourcing Operations
November 1, 2018 - October 1, 2019Led 4 EU categories across 3 plants; annual spend 36 Mio EUR; executed 6 successful NPI projects; implemented ESI and open book costing with subcontractors; advanced global contract concepts and supply-continuity agreements; managed obsolete material handling.
Global Sourcing Category Manager at Grundfos Holding A/S / Grundfos Corporate Purchase AG
June 1, 2011 - June 1, 2018Managed diverse categories (electric steel laminations, shafts, copper castings, caps, CAPEX tools, OPEX logistics); spend 135 Mio EUR worldwide across 15 plants; led 3 direct reports; achieved annual price reductions of 8% on average; directed cross-functional teams (11 members) for supplier development, sustainable purchasing, and supplier relationship management; implemented cost-out and value initiatives; performed RFx, should-cost analyses, and TCO modeling.
Lead Commodity Buyer at FDM - Visteon Hungary KFT
September 1, 2006 - June 1, 2011Lead commodity sourcing for multiple parts (fuel delivery module, polymers, injection-molded components, metals, and other machined parts); 2 plants, 134 suppliers; annual spend 24 Mio USD; achieved ~5% price reductions over 3 years; recognized for performance and supply chain optimization.
Indirect Sourcing Category Manager at Sunrise CH
September 1, 2023 - September 1, 2025Execute strategic sourcing for professional services, body leasing, ICT services and Marketing & Sales; drive supplier development, cost reduction, process optimization and ensure legal compliance for external staffing. Key achievements include managing a 93M CHF spend and delivering 15% savings in Marketing and 6.5% savings in Professional Services; negotiated 34+ complex supplier contracts within 6 months; established a Legal Compliance Framework for body leasing and contingent labor; drove supplier tiering and zero-cost software project implementations; fostered cross-department collaboration and resource optimization.
Global Sourcing Contract Manager at Bank Julius Baer CH
September 1, 2024 - December 1, 2024Manage global IT procurement contracts and implement regulatory requirements for digital operational resilience. Key achievements include signing 39 contracts in 4 months to meet DORA standards and optimizing pricing for ICT services while completing supplier risk assessments.
Strategic Category Manager & Procurement Leader at Schindler Management AG / 3M EMEA GmbH / Grundfos Corporate Purchase AG / Harman Becker GmbH
March 1, 2015 - August 1, 2023End-to-end category strategy development and execution; supply base transformation; advanced cost management including Total Cost of Ownership and should-cost analyses; Supplier Relationship Management with QBRs and KPI-based incentives; risk & compliance management (including regulatory standards like DORA); market intelligence and analytics; cross-functional leadership of international teams.
Global Sourcing Contract Manager at Bank Julius Bär CH
September 1, 2024 - December 1, 2024Manage global IT procurement contracts and implement regulatory requirements for digital operational resilience. Signed 39 contracts in 4 months to meet DORA regulatory standards. Optimized pricing for ICT services and conducted supplier risk assessments.
Direct & Indirect Strategic Category Manager & Procurement Leadership at Schindler Management AG / 3M EMEA GmbH / Grundfos Corporate Purchase AG / Harman Becker GmbH
March 1, 2015 - August 1, 2023Developed and executed end-to-end category strategies (global and regional) to maximize profitability and operational efficiency; supply base transformation; advanced cost management including TCO and should-cost analyses; led SRM with QBRs and KPI-based incentives; managed risk & compliance (e.g., DORA); drove market intelligence and analytics; led international cross-functional teams (up to 11 people).
Education
Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in International Affairs & Commerce at Kodolányi János University, Hungary
January 1, 2001 - January 1, 2007English Language Course at Brighton School of English, Brighton, UK
January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2006B.Sc. in International Affairs & Commerce at Kodolányi János University
January 11, 2030 - January 31, 2026B.Sc. Psychology at Kalaidos University Zürich
January 11, 2030 - January 31, 2026Executive Coach / Neurodiversity Coach at PLI Switzerland
January 1, 2026 - January 31, 2026B.Sc. in International Affairs & Commerce at Kodol anyi János University
January 11, 2030 - January 31, 2026B.Sc. Psychology at Kalaidos University Zürich
January 11, 2030 - January 31, 2026PLI Executive Coach / Neurodiversity Coach at PLI Switzerland
January 1, 2026 - January 31, 2026Qualifications
German Language Course and Exam
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2013Cognitive Psychology and Coaching / PM Course / CIPS
January 1, 2020 - December 3, 2025CIPS Certification
January 1, 2020 - December 3, 2025German Language Certification/Exam
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2013English Language Certificate
January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2006Executive Coach / Neurodiversity Coach
January 1, 2026 - January 31, 2026CIPS
January 11, 2030 - January 31, 2026PM
January 11, 2030 - January 31, 2026Lean Six Sigma
January 11, 2030 - January 31, 2026CIPS
January 11, 2030 - January 31, 2026PM
January 11, 2030 - January 31, 2026Lean Six Sigma
January 11, 2030 - January 31, 2026PLI Executive Coach / Neurodiversity Coach
January 1, 2026 - January 31, 2026Industry Experience
Computers & Electronics, Telecommunications, Manufacturing, Consumer Goods, Professional Services, Healthcare, Financial Services, Software & Internet, Media & Entertainment, Other
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