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Bodo Bokämper

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VP Global Procurement, Software Industrialization at BMW Group
📍 Germany

Bodo is a senior executive with over 25 years at BMW Group, where he leads procurement and software industrialization. Described as a high-energy and strategic forward-thinker, he holds an MBA from Cranfield School of Management and a Diplom Ingenieur from the University of Munich. He is a recognized thought leader in digital transformation.

Bodo has a strong interest in fostering innovation, particularly by connecting startups with enterprise environments. He actively participates in the tech community by serving as a judge for digital procurement awards and sitting on the advisory board for the tech startup Naia.

His guiding professional philosophy is: "What is perfect today is not perfect tomorrow. "

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Experience
24 Years
Current Role
VP Global Procurement, Software Industrialization
Job Level
Senior
Location
Germany
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Digital Procurement
He led the digital transformation of BMW's procurement organization and frequently speaks on the topic, advocating for data-driven processes and a forward-thinking mindset.
Fostering Innovation
Has a stated passion for connecting startups with corporations, serving on the Naia advisory board and as a judge for the 2024 ProcureTech100 awards.
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Career

Work history

7-2023
VP Global Procurement, Software Industrialization
BMW Group
3-2019 - 8-2023
VP Global Procurement, Digitalization & Processes
BMW Group
4-2016 - 2-2019
Senior Director Global Procurement
BMW Group
5-2009 - 1-2013
Director, Global Procurement
BMW AG
3-2005 - 4-2009
Senior Manager Corporate Strategy
BMW AG
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Education
1997 - 1998
MBA
Cranfield School of Management
1987 - 1992
Diplom Ingenieur
University of Munich
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