I optimize for you Indirect Procurement for sustainable savings

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I optimize for you Indirect Procurement for sustainable savings ¦

  • Advantages for you:

    • Support to find the right solution - through my experience

    • Leverage through Consolidation

    • Standardized Workflow

    • Centralized compliance

    • Focus on Core Competencies

    • Enhanced Savings

  • Solutions for:

    • Uncontrolled or fragmented spend

    • Organizational maturity

    • Process Optimization

    • Digital Enablement

    • Talent & Organization

  • Advantages for you:

    • Speed and Flexibility

    • Expertise and Specialization

    • Change Management

    • Cost Efficiency

    • Immediate Problem Solving

    • Focus on Results

    • Bridge to permanent Solutions

What could be the result for you?

I bring over 35 years of international leadership experience across multiple industries—including finance, chemicals, IT services, and managed services. I support clients with pragmatic, results-driven solutions tailored to their specific needs.

  • Case Study 2: Tech Services — Enabling Procurement Through Digital Tools

    A 1,200-person IT consultancy faced pressure to reduce overhead while improving service quality across support functions.

    We uncovered:

    • Heavy reliance on manual approvals and email-based purchasing

    • Limited use of digital procurement tools

    • Low compliance with procurement policy in 3 out of 5 departments

    What we did:
    Introduced a lightweight e-sourcing platform, realigned the approval chain, and rolled out procurement guidelines with hands-on coaching.

    Results:

    • 30% faster sourcing cycles

    • 20% fewer non-compliant purchases

    • €1.8M saved through better contract renegotiations

  • Case Study 1: Financial Services — Unlocking Hidden Cost Levers

    A European insurance group with 2,500 employees struggled with fragmented sourcing across departments and uncontrolled indirect spend.

    The procurement audit revealed:

    • Over 120 duplicate suppliers across IT and marketing

    • Lack of spend visibility for 40% of indirect categories

    • No standardized sourcing or contract renewal process

    What we did:
    We consolidated suppliers, implemented contract automation, and trained department leads on sourcing alignment.

    Results:

    • €3.2M in annual savings across indirect categories

    • 25% reduction in supplier base

    • Full contract visibility achieved within 90 days

  • Case Study 3: Manufacturing — From Tactical to Strategic Procurement

    A global automotive supplier with 5,000+ employees had a reactive procurement team overwhelmed by daily firefighting.

    The audit showed:

    • No clear prioritization of indirect spend categories

    • Limited stakeholder engagement

    • Procurement seen as a cost center, not a business partner

    What we did:
    Defined category strategies, conducted an opportunity scan, and embedded procurement into early decision-making processes.

    Results:

    • 15% cost reduction in indirect spend

    • Procurement involved from project initiation in 80% of cases (up from 25%)

    • Repositioned procurement as a strategic contributor in board discussions