Marcel Schweizer

• Lead the Purchasing and IT departments of the KOEPFER Group, managing organizational development, digital transformation and strategic procurement initiatives. • Define and execute the company's procurement and IT strategy, aligning business objectives with operational excellence and technological innovation. • Lead cross-functional digitalization projects, integrating AI, automation and analytics into procurement and business processes. • Introduced AI-supported procurement solutions for supplier negotia

• Led the Purchasing department for the KOEPFER Group, overseeing strategic and operational procurement activities across multiple production sites. • Developed and implemented procurement strategies focused on cost competitiveness, supply security and sustainable supplier partnerships. • Led international contract and price negotiations with key suppliers across direct and indirect material categories. • Established KPI-driven supplier performance management and risk management processes to increase supply

• Developed and implemented commodity strategies for production materials within an international procurement organization. • Led price and contract negotiations with global suppliers, driving cost competitiveness and long-term partnerships. • Managed strategic supplier relationships using KPI-based performance monitoring and continuous improvement initiatives. • Identified and mitigated supply chain risks through supplier risk assessments and proactive sourcing strategies. • Planned and conducted supplier

• Managed supplier selection and sourcing activities for international new product development projects. • Performed target cost analyses and should-cost calculations to support sourcing decisions and commercial negotiations. • Negotiated pricing, tooling, lead times and commercial conditions with international suppliers. • Coordinated suppliers to achieve project milestones, cost targets and quality requirements. • Worked closely with Engineering, Quality and Operations to ensure successful product launche

• Led price and framework agreement negotiations with A- and B-suppliers, including implementation and performance monitoring. • Conducted supplier evaluations and sourcing decisions in collaboration with cross-functional engineering, quality and operations teams. • Performed procurement market research, benchmarking and cost analysis to identify savings opportunities. • Prepared value and price analyses to support strategic sourcing decisions across the group. • Coordinated supplier selection and qualifica

Corporate State University Baden-Wurttemberg Bachelor of Arts Business Administration and Management: Industry • Completed a dual study program combining academic education with practical assignments across multiple business functions. • Gained hands-on experience in Purchasing, Supply Chain, Logistics, Production Planning, Controlling, Finance and Human Resources. • Supported cross-functional projects focused on process optimization and operational excellence. • Developed a strong understanding of indust

• Supported the After Sales team in coordinating customer service and technical support activities. • Assisted with spare parts, service requests and customer inquiries. • Maintained and analyzed service-related data to support operational decision-making. • Collaborated with internal departments to ensure timely processing of customer requests. • Gained practical insights into industrial service processes and international customer support.

• Supported sales and marketing activities for industrial machine and MRO solutions across the Australian market. • Conducted market research and competitor analysis to identify business opportunities and support strategic sales initiatives. • Managed customer and CRM data, improving data quality and supporting sales performance. • Planned and optimized Google Ads campaigns, increasing online visibility and lead generation. • Collaborated closely with sales, service and customers to ensure high customer sat

Research focus on Artificial Intelligence, Strategic Procurement, Supply Chain Risk Management and Digital Transformation within the automotive industry. Dissertation on AI-supported procurement strategies, supplier risk management and sustainable supply chain management. Research combines academic

Focus on Supply Chain and Sourcing Strategy as well as Leadership, Business Delevopment and Change Management Master thesis: Procurement strategies and early warning systems for risk monitoring in purchasing

Semester abroad in Melbourne, Australia. Focus on International Business, Investment, Human Resources and Strategic Procurement. Developed intercultural competencies through international collaboration and academic projects.

International Summer School in Hong Kong and Beijing. Focus on Asian markets, international economics, finance and global business development. Gained first-hand insights into international trade, manufacturing and cross-cultural business environments.

Dual study program combining academic education with practical experience in international manufacturing. Focus on Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Marketing and Industrial Management. Practical assignments across Purchasing, Finance, Controlling, Logistics, Production