Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands
๐๐ง๐ญ๐๐ซ๐ง๐๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง๐๐ฅ ๐๐ซ๐จ๐๐ฎ๐ซ๐๐ฆ๐๐ง๐ญ & ๐๐ซ๐๐ง๐ฌ๐๐จ๐ซ๐ฆ๐๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง ๐๐๐๐๐๐ซ | ๐๐ซ๐จ๐๐ฎ๐ซ๐๐ฆ๐๐ง๐ญ ๐๐ญ๐ซ๐๐ญ๐๐ ๐ฒ | ๐ ๐๐๐ International Procurement and Transformation leader with 15+ years of experience driving value creation, operational excellence and organizational transformation across Developing and Mature markets within FMCG. Currently serving as Director Procurement Transformation Europe at The HEINEKEN Company, leading the establishment of the future European Procurement organization through regionalization, digital transformation, capability building and operating model redesign. Throughout my career, I have held increasingly senior international roles across Procurement, Supply Chain, Logistics and Commercial Transformation in Europe and Asia. My experience spans Direct and Indirect Materials, Logistics, Procurement Integration, Supplier Partnerships, Commodity Risk Management and Procurement Transformation. Previously at Grupa ลปywiec in Poland, I led post-acquisition Procurement integration and transformation across Direct and Indirect spend categories. Prior to that, I led Procurement for HEINEKEN Cambodia, transforming Procurement into a strategic business partner organization while co-leading route-to-consumer digital transformation initiatives. Started my career as entrepreneur, co-founding an e-learning business before joining HEINEKEN. Graduate of Nyenrode Business University and IMD Business School.
Lead Procurement Transformation across Europe, establishing a new regional Procurement organization in Krakรณw, Poland, to create scale, standardize operations and strengthen organizational capabilities across European markets. Key Responsibilities: - Leading the transition toward a regional Procurement operating model across European markets - Shaping the future-state organization, governance and capability framework for the European Procurement function - Driving transformation initiatives focused on scale, operational effectiveness and accelerated value delivery - Supporting modernization of Procurement processes and digital capabilities aligned with HEINEKENโs transformation agenda
Led post-acquisition Procurement integration for Grupa ลปywiec, one of HEINEKENโs top 10 global markets, with end-to-end accountability for Procurement performance across Direct and Indirect spend categories. Key Responsibilities: - Led Procurement integration and transformation across all Direct and Indirect spend categories, including commodity risk management -ย Reshaped the Procurement organization, strengthening capabilities, culture and value delivery - Advanced digital procurement capabilities aligned with HEINEKENโs transformation roadmap - Accountable for end-to-end Procurement performance, strategic business partnering and value realization Key Achievements: - Procurement integration contributed to double-digit EBIT growth -ย Delivered strong Free Operating Cash Flow improvement through disciplined DPO management -ย Results recognized by Group CFO and CEO leadership
Led Procurement for Heineken Cambodia with responsibility for a 14 FTE organization and โฌ190M spend across Direct and Indirect categories. Key Achievements: - Transformed Procurement from a tactical support function into a strategic business partner organization - Improved Procurement operational performance from ranking 38th to 3rd globally within HEINEKEN - Secured supply continuity during extreme global volatility while supporting 30% volume growth - Delivered consistent year-on-year procurement value across Direct and Indirect categories Cross-Functional Transformational Leadership: - Co-led route-to-consumer digital transformation accelerating B2B digitization and commercial effectiveness - Co-led transformation of the empty bottle return ecosystem including digital operational integration and cross-functional execution
Led Global Procurement Logistics activities across the Americas and Asia regions with responsibility for โฌ650M spend across transportation, warehousing, and ocean freight categories. - Developed sourcing strategies balancing cost, operational performance, and supply resilience - Simplified logistics operations while consistently delivering strong Cost and Cash results - Built strategic supplier partnerships across international logistics networks Executive Development: - HEINEKEN Talent Accelerate Program
Led export logistics operations supporting approximately 50,000 containers annually across the US, Canada, and UK markets. - Managed end-to-end export supply chain operations including S&OP coordination, supplier management and customer service - Improved logistics efficiency and service performance across major international export markets - Strengthened collaboration across supply chain, commercial and logistics partners Executive Development: - Van Harte & Lingsma โ Functional Leadership
Responsible for global Metal Packaging sourcing across Europe, Africa, Asia, and the Americas with โฌ450M spend. - Categories included Beverage Cans, Crown Corks, and Aluminum Bottles - Developed early international Procurement and commodity market expertise Executive Development: - HEINEKEN Emerging Professional Program - Talent First โ Personal Effectiveness - Scotwork โ Advanced Negotiation Skills - London Metal Exchange โ Hedging with Futures
Co-founded an e-learning business focused on digital business management training solutions for web and mobile platforms. - Built customer portfolio including ABN AMRO, KPN, Rabobank, NautaDutilh and Manpower - Successfully secured external investment through sale of a 25% equity stake