Zürich Metropolitan Area
Procurement professional and trader with 14 years of experience in soft commodities, now fully focused on cocoa. From sourcing at origin to strategic procurement at scale, I bring a hands-on, value-driven approach to building resilient and responsible supply chains. I’ve developed and managed commercial strategies across global markets, led price risk management, and forged lasting partnerships with suppliers, cooperatives, and industrial stakeholders. What drives me is the intersection of product excellence, sustainability, and innovation. I’m passionate about contributing to more transparent and ethical sourcing models, and I believe technologies like blockchain and AI will play a defining role in shaping the next generation of supply chains. Currently at Lindt & Sprüngli in Zurich, I’m proud to contribute to a company that blends tradition, quality, and craftsmanship with purpose. Let’s build what’s next, one origin at a time.
Driving the sourcing strategy for cocoa butter and powder across Lindt’s European markets, with a focus on long-term value creation, supply reliability, and sustainability integration. I manage strategic supplier relationships, contract negotiations, and volume allocations, while closely monitoring market dynamics and implementing price risk management tools. Working hand-in-hand with cross-functional teams including R&D, Sustainability, Planning, and Legal to ensure quality, innovation, and compliance at every level, from origin to final product. Key areas: • Cocoa product procurement (butter & powder) • Supplier diversification & strategic partnerships • Sustainability reporting & implementation • Cocoa market analysis & risk management • Long-term pricing models & forecasting • Cross-border coordination across subsidiaries • Volume planning and allocation (Europe-wide)
As a green coffee trader at Blaser Trading, I manage the full trading cycle for a diverse portfolio of origins, connecting producers and cooperatives at origin with specialty and commercial roasters across global markets. My responsibilities include contract negotiation, risk management, quality control coordination, and logistical execution, always with a focus on reliability, traceability, and long-term relationships. Key focus areas: Sourcing high-quality arabica coffees from Latin America, Africa, and Asia through direct partnerships with producers and cooperatives. Managing trading positions and price risk through futures markets and differentials. Working closely with quality control teams to ensure consistent cup profiles and compliance with buyer specifications. Supporting clients with tailored sourcing solutions that align with their sustainability and quality goals. Developing and maintaining strong relationships with stakeholders across the supply chain, from farmgate to final delivery. I contribute to strategic sourcing decisions while actively monitoring market trends, weather impacts, and macroeconomic factors affecting supply and demand in the global coffee market. This role allows me to combine my commercial skills with a deep-rooted passion for sustainability, quality, and the people behind the product.
Key Responsibilities: Sourcing & Supplier Management: Develop and maintain strong relationships with global coffee suppliers, ensuring a stable and ethical supply chain that prioritizes sustainability and quality. Sustainable Procurement: Implement sustainable sourcing strategies, focusing on environmental responsibility, carbon footprint reduction, and long-term supply chain resilience in alignment with ESG goals. Market Analysis & Forecasting: Conduct detailed analysis of global coffee markets to forecast price trends, identify emerging risks, and make informed purchasing decisions to optimize cost-efficiency and risk management. Quality Assurance: Collaborate with quality control teams to ensure all coffee beans meet rigorous standards, from cupping protocols to fair trade certifications, guaranteeing that we deliver premium coffee to our customers. Contract Negotiation: Lead negotiations with coffee traders to secure favorable contracts that balance cost-effectiveness with the commitment to sustainable practices. Supply Chain Optimization: Leverage data analytics and technology to enhance procurement efficiency, streamline processes, and reduce logistical costs, contributing to a more sustainable supply chain. Sustainability Initiatives: Advocate for sustainability in coffee farming by working closely with stakeholders to support projects that improve the livelihoods of farmers and promote environmentally friendly farming practices. Risk Management: Identify and mitigate risks in global sourcing, including fluctuations in coffee prices, climatic changes, and geopolitical instability, to ensure continuous supply without compromising on ethical standards.
Key Responsibilities: Trade Support & Execution: Ensured accurate and timely processing of trades in the commodity markets, including coffee, by collaborating with traders and ensuring all operational procedures were aligned with company standards. Risk Management & Compliance: Monitored trading activities and applied risk control measures to mitigate exposure to market volatility. Ensured compliance with industry regulations, internal policies, and contract terms to minimize financial and operational risks. Financial Reconciliation: Handled end-to-end financial reconciliation of trades, including settlement processes, accounting entries, and the resolution of any discrepancies between traders, brokers, and counterparties. Operational Efficiency: Streamlined back-office processes by implementing process improvements and leveraging technology to enhance the accuracy and efficiency of transaction processing, reporting, and documentation. Position Management: Assisted in monitoring and managing open trading positions, ensuring correct alignment between physical inventories and trading activities, while optimizing hedging strategies. Data Analysis & Reporting: Generated comprehensive reports for management and front-office teams to provide insights into trading performance, risk exposures, and operational efficiency. Leveraged data analytics to improve decision-making processes. Cross-Departmental Collaboration: Worked closely with traders, logistics teams, and finance departments to ensure the smooth flow of commodities from trade execution to delivery.
As a Green Coffee Procurement Assistant at Nespresso, I supported the sourcing and procurement operations of high-quality green coffee beans. My role involved working closely with suppliers, logistics teams, and internal stakeholders to ensure a seamless supply chain and compliance with sustainability standards. Key Responsibilities: Assisted in supplier and contract management. Monitored market trends, price fluctuations, and coffee quality assessments to support procurement strategies. Contributed to risk management by analyzing supply chain disruptions and proposing mitigation strategies. Collaborated with sustainability teams to align sourcing activities with Nespresso’s AAA Sustainable Quality™ Program. Managed procurement documentation, ensured compliance with internal policies, and facilitated communication between cross-functional teams. This experience provided me with a strong foundation in commodity trading, procurement, and supply chain management within the coffee industry.
Negotiating purchase contracts of parchment or green coffee on field. Establishing documents and proceeding exportations of coffee. Proceeding importations of various agricultural and technical materials. Focusing permanently on quality improvement and setup procedure leading excellence in coffee export. Ensuring security of coffee inventories in Goma and all other places where product are stored (or in transit) and financed. Managing and mitigating all risks related to coffee export business, like delivery risk, legal risk, counterparty risk, financial risk, quality risk etc. Managing bank financing for coffee purchases and handle close relationship with bankers. Implementing and follow-up washing-stations (6) on field. Keeping up to date financial data, accounting and administration. Managing protocols in order to get certifications (UTZ, Organic, Fair Trade). Assisting the Project Manager in the construction of a dry mill plant. Developing farmer’s database by improving commercial relationships. Recruiting teams, improve HR management and general administration. Preparing and sending daily, weekly, monthly reports to head office. Designing and set-up reporting procedures each time required.
Managing and executing contracts, invoicing, project management. Selling the range of products, applying discounts. Providing a back-office service to customers, checking insurance. Supervising communication within sales, operations, executives, warehouses. Prospecting and acquisition of potential clients.