SERVICES
Solving Procurement and Supply Chain problems is at the heart of what we do. Knowing the challenges procurement and supply chain teams face from the inside, both for small to large companies.
How many projects do you run every year? If it is a lot: Congratulations, you're in good company. There's no well-run procurement without project management. And there's no well-run department without knowing in what shape your activities are. We build the transparency and governance you need so you can deliver and course correct before the problems hit your scorecard.
People are the key asset to good procurement. But how good is your team doing? What do you get out of your workforce and how do others do?
We provide training, coaching or simply an honest outside view.
"You can't alway get what you want" as the Rolling Stones famously sang. So true. You get what you negotiate for.
Are you well prepared? Having the upper hand makes negotiating a piece of cake. But do you know what to do if you don't? If you need support, we will prepare you, go through the options, sit with you.
As much of your results will depend on the outcome of your negotiations luck is not a good advisor.
Do you have a strategy or is it mere collection of tactical measures? Did you ever wonder why your plans don't work out? We guide you to build comprehensive plans so you don't goals effectively and efficiently.
Do you know what's going on at your suppliers? Do you trust their word or a publication?
While ESG out of fashion these days it will still remain an important concern as we don't want to be associated with suppliers engaged in child labour, corruption or other criminal acts.
If you believe however that ESG ist more than a ecovadis score or a questionnaire we should talk.
NOT ANOTHER CONSULTANCY
Marco has been acquiring Procurement and Supply Chain Expertise since 2000. With engineering degrees from Imperial College London and Technical University of Berlin joined a small logistics consultancy and a transport related value add services start-up.
Learning the procurement craft within Mercedes-Banz Cars made all the difference. It is to this day the most professional and most respected industry when it comes to procurement. That knowledge, approach, and experience is in many aspects still the gold standard and served well also in other industries and smaller companies.
Working as a global commodity manager ABB provided scholarship support for the EMBA program at ETH Zurich, one of Europe's most respected universities.
Serving as Director Global Procurement Marco set up a global procurement organisation from scratch, establishing professional Commodity Management, Project and Program Management, and taking cost out significantly.
He joined Vertiv as VP Procurement and Logistics in a Private Equity set up, to take the group to the next professional level. Transforming the team into a results oriented organisation allowed the EMEA region to grow by >15% per year despite the biggest supply chain disruptions in decades.
In 2024 scope3consult was founded to support various companies in their procurement and supply chain challenges and not to be just another consultancy.
THE APPROACH
You don't like consultants. Probably as they throw around big numbers, have little clue how to implement, and have even less credibility overall. Very understandable, I had the same feeling most of my life, too.
If we are honest, neither you our me are the expert for everything. In fact most of us would appreciate a hint from the sideline, some advice, a well-grounded analysis and recommendation. And yes, most of us even want innovation without fluffy fairytales. That's why I created scope3consult.
Since 2000 specialized in Supply Chain Management and Procurement for intricate portfolios, suppliers, and negotiations. Commodity Strategy goes beyond mere PowerPoint presentations.
The consultancy, located on Lake Constance, Switzerland, offers a distinct methodology that delves deep into the essence of strategic procurement, ensuring comprehensive solutions for clients' diverse needs. And no bullshit.
REFERENCES, ACHIEVEMENTS, SCOPE
Numerous supplier negotiations to secure supply, improve delivery capacity and defend against subsequent claims.
Sustainability Reports
Background
since 2024
Scope3Consult, Gottlieben (CH)
Founder and Principal
2019–2024
Vertiv, Uster (CH)
VP Procurement (Direct and Indirect) and Logistics
2013–2018
Xylem, Schaffhausen (CH)
Director Global Procurement
2009-2013
ABB, Zurich (CH)
Senior Global Commodity Carbon Steel/ Global Commodity Manager Castings
2001-2008
Mercedes-Benz, Berlin and Stuttgart (DE)
Procurement Product Line Manager Large Diesel Engines
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