Brussels Metropolitan Area
Senior procurement executive with 20+ years of experience leading regional and global procurement organizations across petrochemicals, chemicals, polymers and metals in complex international environments. I have managed procurement spend ranging from €200M to €700M+, delivering consistent EBITDA, cash flow and supply resilience improvements through category strategy, strategic sourcing, supplier management and procurement transformation. My track record includes double-digit cost reductions, working capital improvements and €20M+ annual business impact. My experience includes building and transforming procurement organizations, defining operating models, implementing governance frameworks, and deploying digital procurement solutions (SAP, procure-to-pay) to improve transparency, compliance and data-driven decision making. I act as a strategic business partner to executive leadership, working closely with CEOs, CFOs and operations leaders to align procurement with business objectives, market dynamics, risk management and long-term value creation. I am recognized for a pragmatic, results-oriented leadership style, combining strategic thinking with hands-on execution. My focus is on developing high-performing teams, strengthening supplier ecosystems, improving business continuity and supply resilience, and supporting sustainable growth.
Regional procurement leader for EMEAI with end-to-end responsibility for direct and indirect procurement activities, managing an annual spend of €200M+. Built and structured the regional procurement organization in alignment with global governance, policies, and processes, including the deployment of category management and supplier relationship management frameworks. Delivered double-digit year-on-year savings and working capital improvements while strengthening supply resilience and supporting sustainability and business continuity objectives. Led SAP implementation and procurement digitalization initiatives, and managed, coached, and developed a multicultural team of 9 procurement professionals across the region.
Global head of procurement with responsibility for direct and indirect categories across all regions, managing a total annual spend exceeding €700M. Member of the Senior Leadership Team, working closely with the CEO, CFO, COO, and CCO to define and execute procurement strategy in support of business objectives, profitability, and growth. Designed and implemented the global procurement operating model, including vision, governance, policies, processes, performance management, and category and risk management frameworks. Built and led a global procurement organization of 15 professionals, driving value creation through cost optimization, working capital improvement, supplier risk mitigation, and performance management.
Global category responsibility for polymers, chemicals, and co-monomers with an annual spend exceeding $300M, operating in a highly complex, international supply environment. Delivered significant total cost reductions (>20%) and working capital improvements through global category strategies, supplier negotiations, and demand-supply optimization. Led cross-functional teams across procurement, operations, and R&D, managing change initiatives and supporting business continuity through structured supply risk and BCP programs. Contributed to continuous improvement initiatives as a Lean Six Sigma Green Belt and managed a small global category team.
Responsible for multiple global raw material and packaging categories across eight manufacturing sites, with a combined spend exceeding $110M. Developed and implemented global category strategies, supplier relationship management practices, and supply risk mitigation plans, including commodity price hedging where applicable. Acted as a procurement business partner to business units, strengthening governance and decision-making while improving supplier performance and cost visibility. Led and coordinated a multicultural procurement team supporting global operations.
Dual commercial and procurement responsibility within the polymers trading business, managing purchasing and sales activities across the EMEA region with a spend exceeding $50M. Led a sales team of 10 and delivered strong volume and revenue growth, including record sales performance and market expansion initiatives. Managed supplier relationships with major polymer producers and optimized pricing, volumes, and supply chain flows to improve margins and customer service. Developed deep market understanding through extensive customer, supplier, and regional exposure.