Arthur B.
Managing Director / Founder
Experience
Oct 2024 - Present
1 yearLaufenburg, Switzerland
Managing Director / Founder
Bogusch Consulting
- Procurement Transformation (global and/or regional, Consulting operational and/or strategic, etc.)
- Procurement optimization (Category Strategies, cost optimization, risk management, supplier development etc.)
- Procurement & Supply-Chain Digitalization (tool landscape analysis, tool evaluation, roadmap definition, business case, etc.)
- Change Management & Communication
- Interim Management (...the team is the key...)
May 2022 - Sep 2024
2 years 5 monthsHead Indirect Procurement & Procurement Excellence
CABB AG
- Leading the Indirect Procurement function & Proc. Excellence (>10FTE direct & dotted line: Procurement Excellence Manager, Coupa Champions, Category Manager, Project Sourcing Manager, Operational Buyer, Backoffice - for MRO, IT. Logistics technical & non-technical spend >200MCHF)
- Transformed Procurement function (direct & indirect) with world class procurement processes, systems, strategies & metrics into a holistic, harmonized, performance driven and value creating business partnering organization
- Delivered cost savings (+13%) YOY company-wide through implement Cat. Management and execute best in class sourcing
- Build Category Management from the ground including processes, new operating model and technology implementation (0% to +70% spend under category strategy in 18mo)
- Define and implement global procurement KPI`s & Dashboards
- SAP S/4 Hana implementation work package Lead for all procurement (MM) related topics
- Manage the Maintenance Outsourcing provider
- Procurement Lead for the MRO insourcing project (>60FTE)
- Deputy CPO
Sep 2021 - Apr 2022
8 monthsSenior Consultant
Eraneos Group
- Transition Management for a complex international procurement BPO program (>4bn CHF spend, >100FTE transferred, >50FTE globally recruited) for a leading bank
- Deployment of a global workforce plan (incl. recruiting support)
- Ensure processes & tools readiness (Ivalua, Beeline& Coupa)
- Supporting in setting-up a category management concept to deliver the contractual obligations (savings, lead-times, etc.)
- Acting as ad interim Transition Program Manager
Jun 2021 - May 2022
1 yearSenior Advisor Freelancer
Arthur D. Little
- Change Management Concept for a procurement suite (replace Ariba with Weco) implementation for a global US manufacturing group
- Spend analysis and definition of potential for process & cost optimizations for a leading Swiss energy utility company
- Category strategy review for high volume (>1mrd) Capex spend for a German grid company
Jan 2020 - Jun 2021
1 year 6 monthsHead of Category Management Direct
Axpo Group
- Establish & Lead the first ever Group Procurement Direct Competence Center Technical Services & Construction (Engineering Services, Facility Management, Construction, Electrical, HR-Services,)
- Accountable for the category strategies & supplier relationship management (yearly spend ~300-400Mio CHF)
- Delivery cost savings (+18%) for high volume CAPEX demands with outstanding technical complexity by using advanced negotation concepts (i.e. game theory based negotations)
- Drive the further development for Strategic Procurement (supply-chain risk, forecasting, SRM, e-sourcing, analytics & market intelligence, etc.)
- Deputy CPO
- Head of Purchasing for the Axpo Services
- Accountable & responsible for the operational (PO placement, invoice approval, etc.) and tactical purchasing process for >30Mio CHF yearly spend (p2p & s2c)
Sep 2018 - Apr 2020
1 year 8 monthsProgram Director Procurement Excellence Transformation
Axpo Group
- Initiate & Lead the greenfield Procurement Excellence Transformation Program (>60 Program members) – from a traditional decentralization to a corporate fully connected agile operating model utilizing cloud based technology
- Workstream 1: Organization & Governance (define a cross-divisional organization & appropriate governance model) - transform from a local operational procurement function into a holistic supply-chain function
- Workstream 2: Supply-Chain Processes & Digitalization (harmonize processes & implement tools (i.e. guided-buying, etc.) – improve & align supply-chain processes and implement best-in-class tools (Coupa)
- Workstream 3: Category Management (define & implement cross-divisional category strategies & methodologies) – from mainly operational procurement to a strategic procurement
- Workstream 4: People & Change (train, coach & enable the procurement team, drive change) – set-up up a procurement academy and a regularly maturity assessment
Oct 2016 - Aug 2018
1 year 11 monthsSenior Group Procurement Manager
Axpo Group
- Develop & implement various Indirect Category Strategies
- Lead high complex RFQs with C-Level involvement (i.e. Strategy Consulting, Nuclear casks)
- Lead various supply-chain improvement initiatives (i.e. implement a group contract management system (HMP), etc.)
Jan 2015 - Sep 2016
1 year 9 monthsSenior Global Direct Commodity Manager
GE Renewable (former Alstom)
- Accountable for the Global Sourcing Strategy (demand to purchase) for the raw material (steel) commodity & manufacturing (lasering, punching, varnishing & machining) & Make or Buy
- Lead complex & high value cross-sector commodity RFQs (on GE Group Level > 30 locations – each RFQ volume ~40MioEUR)
- Functional lead of Category Buyers in 8 manufacturing locations (CH, ESP, IND, BRA, CHN, CAN, FR, SWE)
- Define “Design2Cost-Strategies” together with Global R&D
- Animate & drive the regions to follow the Global Sourcing Strategy
- Deploy frame contracts and pricing models / tools
- Supplier Quality, Claim & Non-Conformity Management
- Improve Supplier base, Supplier Development Plans & Supplier Risk Management
- Foster the global collaboration & standardization (usage of Ariba Sourcing Tools like e-auction, e-sourcing)
May 2012 - Jan 2013
9 monthsUnit Sourcing Manager (acting)
GE Renewable (former Alstom)
- Lead a team of 10 category buyers (8 x CH & 2 x AT)
- Accountable for whole Supply-Chain process (sourcing, PO placement, inventory, etc.) for Switzerland (Birr) and Austria (Vienna)
- Forster regional category management and global category management collaboration
Jan 2012 - Dec 2014
3 yearsHead of Project Sourcing (Hydro)
GE Renewable (former Alstom)
- Build up a global Project Sourcing Team for the variable speed business unit and set up the target operating model
- Lead a team of Project Sourcing Managers (6 FTE - Project Sourcing Managers in 3 global locations – CH, FRA, IND)
- Globally accountable for the Supply-Chain in EPC projects (direct & indirect material), all margin movements (P&L), on-time procurement, on-time delivery, expediting, quality and sourcing efficiency of the product line (>300MioEUR spend), Projects: Nant de Drance, Linth-Limmern, Tehri, Le Cheylas
- Budget control, reporting, improvement initiatives
- Implement & maintain Global Sourcing & Supply Chain strategies
- Review and define the tendering sourcing process & strategy (review pricing models, Supply-Chain costs, etc.)
- Partner with the Global Sourcing Team (various locations) and R&D to ensure the application of the Commodity Strategies
- Supply-Chain function coordination (key stakeholders, i.e. Buyer, Supplier Quality, Expediting) & load management
- Part of the European Sourcing & Product Line Management Team
Apr 2010 - Dec 2011
1 year 9 monthsManager Global Supply Performance
Alstom AG
- Functional lead of the Supply Performance Monitoring team
- Deployment and implementation of groupwide procurement excellence (i.e. global KPI reporting (Ariba), define high level procurement processes, CAPA, etc. for >2bn EUR Global spend)
- Global cost base analysis (cost reductions, cost saving programs, process costs, etc.), 3-year plan definition
- Best-Practice sharing Process Benchmarking
- First contact for the Supply Chain Senior Management regarding all Supply-Chain KPI`s
Oct 2008 - Mar 2010
1 year 6 monthsSupply-Chain Performance & Expediting Coordinator
Alstom AG
- Projectmanagement / controlling, Expediting
- Supplier development programs (Quality, Delivery, Costs)
- Deployment of a global Expediting process landscape (processes, organisation, tools, etc.) aligned with all Supply Chain processes
- Deployment of performance reporting & analysing tools (IT)
- Process Performance Management, Process Benchmarking
- Identified as Global Best-Practice in Expediting
Jan 2007 - Sep 2008
1 year 9 monthsEuropean Sourcing Coordinator
DMG-Mori AG
- Build up a centralized European Strategic Sourcing function for all peripheral equipment and local ordered spare parts
- Accountable for the Supply Chain & Sourcing strategy, frame contract negotiation (>20MEUR spend)
- Accountable for the Transport & Logistics strategy (Inbound, Outbound)
- End-to-end Supply-Chain process (PO, Invoice, etc.)for the location
- Inventory Management
- Process Performance Management, Supplier audits
Feb 2002 - Dec 2006
4 years 11 monthsEuropean Spare Parts Coordinator
DMG-Mori AG
- Supply Chain (Procurement & Logistic) management, contract negotiation, After-Sales coordination
- RFQ & order handling (PO placement) of European dealers & customers
- RFQ & contract handling for Transport & Logistics provider (Inbound, Outbound)
- Lead the deployment/change from dealer sales to direct sales
- Controlling & Reporting, Continuous improvement programs, Inventory Management
Jun 2000 - Dec 2000
7 monthsCustomer Service Supervisor
Prettl GmbH
- Quotation & order handling for repair & warranty matters
- Logistics s, Service parts inventory management
Summary
I have over two decades of experience in procurement, supply chain, and change management. I built and led teams that transformed procurement functions by introducing advanced digitalization, cost-saving strategies, and harmonized processes. I focus on delivering measurable value through robust category management and supplier development, backed by hands-on experience in implementing global procurement strategies and digital tool landscapes.
I continuously work on driving operational excellence and establishing agile, performance-driven organizations across industries like energy, manufacturing, and banking. My journey covers both strategic integrations and interim management roles, ensuring smooth transitions and sustainable improvements.
Languages
German
NativeEnglish
AdvancedEducation
May 2012 - Mar 2015
University of Applied Science in Hamburg
Diploma in Business Administration · Hamburg, Germany
Jan 2008 - May 2012
University of Applied Science in Hamburg
Bachelor of Arts · Hamburg, Germany
Oct 2003 - Sep 2006
VWA Baden-Württemberg / University Tübingen
VWA Business Economist · Tübingen, Germany
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Certifications & licenses
Coupa Certified
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