Belgium
Procurement passion drives me since 15+ years, building international experience in indirect procurement and category management within complex (global) organizations. I focus on building procurement strategies that support business goals, deliver savings, and create long‑term value cross categories such as IT, CAPEX (Industrial, Automation & Construction), MRO, Facilities, Logistics, Media and Digital Services. I’ve worked on transforming and modernizing procurement teams, simplifying processes, improving governance, and using data to drive better decisions. I enjoy working with a team, aligning multicultural stakeholders, and helping organizations get more value from their supplier partnerships. 🔍 Strategic Vision: Develop and implement procurement strategies in alignment with clients. 🤝 Stakeholder Management: Building effective relationships with internal and external partners. 📊 Analytical Decision Making: Using data and market insights to inform sourcing choices. 🌍 Global Sourcing: Experience in managing international supplier networks. 💡 Innovation Leadership: Supporting process improvements and adoption of relevant technologies. 📑 Contract Negotiation: Negotiating agreements that ensure value and minimize risk. ⏱ Operational Efficiency: Delivering cost control through optimized procedures. ⚖️ Ethical Procurement: Maintaining high standards for sustainability and compliance. 🛡 Risk Management: Track and mitigates supply chain risks. 👥 Team Development: Guide and develop procurement teams to achieve objectives.
🔹 Leading procurement initiatives for major logistics and campus transformation programs across EMEA, with emphasis on CAPEX, MRO, Automation MHE, and IT/Technologyy 🔹 Appointed as principal Procurement Lead for Nike’s UK Distribution Center (The Terrace, planned opening 2027): Managing procurement activities for IT/Technology (software and hardware), CAPEX (material handling equipment such as sorters, conveyors, and automation), MRO/OPEX (high-value maintenance contracts), and supporting additional indirect workstreams. 🔹 ELC Belgium: Overseeing procurement for large-scale CAPEX, OPEX, and MRO projects in alignment with Campus Vision objectives.
🔹 Indirect Procurement | ING (Record Credits / Fiducre): Directed global payroll procurement, project management, and stakeholder engagement. 🔹 Provided strategic guidance to business partners on Marketing & Communications expenditure and sourcing methodology. 🔹 Developed and managed the Professional Services category, including spend analysis, supplier strategy, and contracting processes.
🔹 Indirect Procurement | KBC HQ: Managed procurement for IT (software, hardware, security, datacenter), marketing (media & advertising), and facilities (studies, security, infrastructure) projects. 🔹 Delivered on high-profile assignments, including Telco and Datacenter initiatives and notable projects such as KATE. 🔹 Provided ongoing support to colleagues on Rfx processes and strategic approaches, and coached two team members during their development plans.
Supporting YPTO team in their daily IT-Sourcing Activities & optimizing the way of working.
🔹 Marketing, Advertising – Media & IT/Telco Procurement Consultant (a.i.): Supported the Global Purchasing division in sourcing initiatives and collaborated with a team of Sourcing Managers on international strategies and projects. 🔹 Managed high-value procurement categories, including Advertising & Media, ICT, and Telco, ensuring efficient and effective global operations. 🔹 ONTEX: Leading international producer of personal hygiene products, distributing quality solutions for baby, feminine, and adult care in over 110 countries via private labels and proprietary brands.