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Strategic Procurement & Value Chain Leader | DORA • ESG • TPRM • SRM

Procurement executive with 15+ years of leadership across telecom, media, and insurance. I transform procurement into a strategic value driver, delivering measurable business outcomes while ensuring regulatory excellence (DORA, ESG, DPA). My expertise combines strategic sourcing with program management discipline (Prince2, AgilePM, Scrum).

🔹 Regulatory Excellence (DORA | ESG | TPRM) I design compliance frameworks that transform regulatory requirements into competitive advantages while strengthening operational resilience and streamlining supplier governance.

🔹 Strategic Value Creation I lead transformative sourcing initiatives delivering substantial cost optimization while enhancing service quality and supply chain resilience, aligning procurement with C-level priorities.

🔹 Digital Transformation I drive procurement digitalization enhancing transparency and strategic insight through advanced analytics and automation, creating unprecedented agility.

🔹 Supplier Relationship Excellence I transform vendor management into strategic partnerships driving innovation and long-term value through collaborative governance models.

Leadership Philosophy: Procurement da l'âme I believe in procurement with soul—where analytical excellence meets human insight, and commercial acumen aligns with purpose. This philosophy transforms procurement from cost center to strategic business partner.

Why Organizations Select Me: • Strategic Vision: Anticipating market and regulatory shifts • Implementation Excellence: Translating vision into measurable results • Business Acumen: Speaking the language of the C-suite • People Leadership: Building high-performing teams • Digital Fluency: Leveraging technology to transform operations

If you're seeking a strategic procurement leader who delivers business impact, regulatory excellence, and organizational transformation, let's connect.

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Industry field of expertise

Languages

French
Native or bilingual
English
Fluent
Dutch
Conversational

Workplace preferences

Remote only

Primarily works remotely

KBC Verzekeringen
Expert procurement Advisor (freelance)
July 2025 - Today (11 months)
Redesigned the tail spend procurement process to ensure a lighter, fit-for-purpose workflow while maintaining compliance and quality standards. Integrated the new approach into existing tools and monitoring frameworks (VMS, dashboards) to enable transparency and oversight. Drafted full process documentation and knowledge transfer materials to train nearshore teams, relieving operational load on category managers and enabling focus on strategic sourcing.
P&V Group
Head of Procurement
BANKING AND INSURANCE
January 2025 - Today (1 year and 5 months)
Led few M€ cost savings via strategic sourcing and supply chain optimization.
Managed vendor compliance (regulatory standards, Dora, DPA, Risk, ESG) and Agile-driven IT projects, reducing timelines by 20%.
Aligned procurement strategy with C-suite priorities through KPI reporting to the executive committee.
Proximus
Procurement Lead TV, Media, Ecosystems & affiliates
TELECOMMUNICATIONS
October 2022 - December 2024 (2 years and 2 months)
Brussel, BU, Belgium
Position: Procurement Lead TV, Marketing & Affiliates (Since Oct 2022)
Directed the procurement department responsible for the TV platform & devices, content acquisition, marketing, ecosystems, Proximus Media House, Affiliates of Proximus S.A., and sponsoring initiatives.
Spearheaded significant cost savings through strategic sourcing and merger synergies.
Managed comprehensive vendor performance to ensure optimal supply chain functionality.

Position: Senior Program Manager in TV Domain (Since Mar 2018)
Led IT developments for Target Advertising and the evolution of Proximus set-top boxes.
Launch of the two last TV boxes from proximus
Developed and enhanced the PICKX TV APP using React.Native and React.Js.
Managed projects related to network infrastructure and IoT integration.
Procurement