Profile
Accomplished IT Sourcing and Procurement Professional with over 15 years of experience in IT procurement, licensing management and strategic sourcing. Proven track record in driving cost efficiency, optimizing vendor contracts, and leading digital transformation initiatives. Recognized for analytical skills, strategic thinking and the ability to align technology strategies with business goals.

KEY SKILLS & COMPETENCIES

• Strategic IT Sourcing & Procurement
  • Proven expertise in managing full lifecycle IT procurement, from market analysis and supplier selection to contract negotiation and cost optimization
  • Successfully delivered significant cost savings, including ?4.5M through a group-wide sourcing initiative at REWE Group.
• Compliance & Risk Management
  • In-depth knowledge of IT governance, risk management, and regulatory compliance, particularly in software asset management (SAM) and license compliance
  • Acted as Single Point of Contact (SPOC) for manufacturer audits and internal compliance checks
• Creative & Marketing Competencies
  • Content creation for e-marketing, including multimedia solutions using Camtasia, Affinity, Adobe CC, and web development with Django, Hugo and WordPress
  • Photography and media design experience with successful project management in marketing and event contexts.
• Technical Proficiencies
  • Advanced IT skills including virtualization (VMware, Microsoft Hyper-V), IT infrastructure management, and network topology design.
  • Familiar with programming and scripting languages such as Python, HTML5, CSS, JSON, M, R, and Visual Basic.
  • Strong understanding of ERP, CRM, and CMS systems, including SAP, Ariba, and Coupa modules.
• Data-Driven Decision Making
  • Proficient in business intelligence tools such as Power BI, Excel, and VBA for advanced analytics, spend analysis, and management reporting
  • Expertise in KPI definition, business case calculations, and forecasting.
• Vendor & Stakeholder Management
  • Proven ability to build and maintain productive relationships with vendors, stakeholders and cross-functional teams.
  • Skilled in negotiating national and international contracts, ensuring alignment with compliance and anti-corruption policies.
• Project Management & Leadership
  • Experience in leading large-scale IT projects with a focus on digital transformation, cost control and resource optimization.
  • Demonstrated success in coordinating crossfunctional teams and managing complex change management initiatives.
• Process Design & Optimization
  • Experience in establishing onboarding processes, nearshore and offshore resource tendering and designing alternative payment and ordering processes (e.g., MVP-based approaches)
  • Skilled in creating procurement-based SpendCubes and implementing best practices in procurement operations and analytics.
• Soft Skills
  • Effective communication and negotiation skills, fostering collaboration across all organizational levels
  • Adaptive problem solver with a proactive approach to overcoming challenges

CIVILIAN SERVICE

10/2002 - 07/2003
Firma: Gemeinnützige Werkstätten Neuss am Krausenbaum GmbH

• Coordinated work processes and managed two workgroups with disabled individuals, promoting an inclusive and productive environment.
• Facilitated daily activities, providing support and guidance to enhance the skills and wellbeing of group members.
• Organized group tasks and managed workflow logistics, ensuring efficiency and engagement in daily activities.
• Supported therapeutic and educational programs, contributing to the personal development of individuals within the workshops.