Description

I help pharma, tech and regulated organisations reduce IT and external workforce spend by 10–30% while strengthening governance, compliance and supplier performance.

With 9+ years of experience (Booking.com, Bristol Myers Squibb), I lead complex sourcing initiatives across SaaS, cloud, data and consulting categories (>€200M spend). I combine strong commercial negotiation with deep expertise in contractual risk (GDPR, audit rights, reversibility, data localisation), ensuring both cost optimisation and regulatory alignment.

I operate in multi-stakeholder, international environments, working closely with legal, finance, IT and business teams to unlock savings while securing long-term value.

What I can deliver:

IT cost reduction (SaaS, cloud, data, consulting)
Contract renegotiation in complex / no-competition environments
External workforce optimisation (SOW, MSP, contractors)
Supplier consolidation & vendor strategy
Procurement governance (SRM, QBR, compliance frameworks)

Recent impact:

€30M savings on €200M tech spend (SaaS, cloud, data portfolio)
~11% savings on €6M contract via benchmarking & demand optimisation
12% savings through supplier consolidation (€18M scope)
Avoided +20% price increase through strategic negotiation (multi-year agreement secured)

I typically engage at critical moments: strategic renewals, cost pressure, supplier dependency, or lack of visibility and control. I quickly assess opportunities, structure a clear action plan, and execute with measurable results.

Available for interim or project-based missions across Europe. I deliver quick wins within weeks and measurable impact within 2–3 months.

Industry field of expertise

Languages

English
Native or bilingual
German
Native or bilingual
French
Native or bilingual
Russian
Fluent
Portuguese
Basic

Workplace preferences

Remote only

Primarily works remotely

Booking.com
Global Procurement Lead
DIGITAL AND IT
May 2022 - October 2025 (3 years and 5 months)
Amsterdam, Netherlands
Context

Led global sourcing strategy across high-value technology categories (SaaS, cloud, data, engineering services) in a large-scale, data-driven organisation.

Key contributions
Managed €200M+ spend across SaaS, cloud, and digital platforms
Led complex multi-stakeholder negotiations with global vendors
Designed and executed category strategies based on spend analytics and demand forecasting
Implemented governance frameworks (SRM, QBR, supplier performance tracking)
Drove contract optimisation (rate cards, licensing models, service redesign)

Impact
€30M savings delivered across tech spend portfolio
Improved cost control, visibility, and supplier performance
Strengthened contractual protections (audit rights, reversibility, compliance)
Enabled scalable procurement model across engineering, product, and data teams
IT Strategy Strategic planning Communication strategy Sourcing Project Management
Bristol-Myers Squibb
Indirect Strategic Sourcing - Pharmaceuticals
PHARMACEUTICALS INDUSTRY
March 2020 - April 2022 (2 years and 2 months)
Chester, United Kingdom
Context

Supported sourcing and procurement activities within a global pharmaceutical environment across multiple indirect categories (Marketing, HR, Professional Services, Facilities).

Key contributions
Managed sourcing events and contract negotiations across indirect spend categories
Partnered with senior stakeholders to challenge demand and optimise scope
Led RFPs, supplier evaluations, and benchmarking exercises
Supported supplier performance management and SRM processes
Ensured compliance with strict pharma procurement and regulatory standards

Impact
Delivered measurable cost savings and improved supplier competitiveness
Increased procurement compliance in a highly regulated environment
Strengthened supplier governance and contract quality
Improved spend visibility and decision-making through analytics
Strategic planning Pricing strategy Commercial strategy Cost Reduction Contract management
Bentley Motors Limited
Direct Strategic Sourcing - Automotive
AUTOMOBILE
March 2018 - May 2020 (2 years and 2 months)
Crewe, United Kingdom
Context

Responsible for category strategy across interior and electric components within a global automotive group (Volkswagen Group ecosystem).

Key contributions
Defined and executed sourcing strategies for direct materials
Negotiated with international suppliers and managed supplier relationships
Delivered year-on-year cost savings through strategic sourcing initiatives
Collaborated with engineering and production teams on supplier selection
Impact
Consistently achieved cost reduction targets
Strengthened supplier base and sourcing strategy
Improved alignment between procurement and engineering
Cost Reduction Strategic sourcing Supply-Chain Management Strategic planning Global procurement