SAP
Walldorf, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany
Vice President Research - Procurement & External Workforce
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
An accomplished leader with over 30 years’ experience optimising procurement and supply chain operations and strategy, I have a well-established reputation for driving transformational change and building capacity across global organisations.
Recognised as a thought leader in procurement and commercial strategy, I leverage technological advancements and commercial insights to create solutions that bring out the best in people, optimise processes, and ultimately achieve operational excellence. I thrive in challenging environments, harness strategic foresight, seek out innovation, and lead through ambiguity to deliver sustained value.
I believe that effective procurement is the foundation of resource efficiency, workforce optimisation, and operational excellence.
Over the course of my career I have transformed procurement strategy, built high-performing teams, and enhanced business processes. I specialise in developing world-class sourcing, category management, and supply chain frameworks that drive growth and sustainability.
I’m known for making evidence-based decisions, fostering collaboration, and shaping innovative solutions that transcend traditional procurement functions. My expertise ranges from briefing solution management and advising marketing to optimising customer experience and enabling digital transformation.
I genuinely believe that removing siloed ways of working and encouraging a holistic approach across business functions – especially procurement, finance and supply chain – achieves the best possible strategic outcomes. It also enables transparency and optimises productivity.
As a sought-after speaker and panel coach, I share insights on evolving sourcing methodologies, supply chain resilience, and strategic sourcing trends. If we embrace transformation and change, and use technology to boost productivity and streamline processes, we can ensure our organisations are future-focused and capable of navigating uncertainty with confidence.
I am passionate about advancing procurement's strategic role in business excellence. It’s a rapidly evolving, business critical issue. Connect with me if you're looking for strategic advice, thought leadership, or collaborative partnerships in procurement, supply chain, or commercial strategy.
- Work History
Sapura Energy
6 years, 11 months- Vice President Research - Procurement & External Workforce
- Apr 2023 - Present
- Market Research Director - Procurement & Supply
- Nov 2021 - Apr 2023
- Intelligent Spend Evangelist Asia Pacific
- May 2019 - Nov 2021
Epworth
1 year, 5 months- Group Director, Procurement & Supply
- Dec 2017 - May 2019
BNP Paribas Group
0 years, 5 months- Director, Network Value Engineering ANZ
- Jun 2017 - Nov 2017
Metro Trains Melbourne
1 year, 9 months- Procurement and Supply Chain Manager
- Aug 2015 - May 2017
The Faculty Management Consultants Pty Ltd
1 year, 5 months- Principal Consultant
- Feb 2014 - Jul 2015
PMMS Consulting/ArcBlue Consulting Group
2 years, 8 months- Managing Consultant/Director
- May 2011 - Jan 2014
Healthscope
1 year, 3 months- Head of Procurement
- Jan 2010 - Apr 2011
PMMS Consulting
3 years, 4 months- Consultant
- Aug 2006 - Dec 2009
Transport for London
2 years, 2 months- Senior Procurement & Contracts Manager
- May 2004 - Jul 2006
CPM Training
1 year, 11 months- Procurement Trainer
- May 2002 - Apr 2004


Tom Janoshalmi
Senior Vice President in Customer Success


Frank Wilde
VP of the SAP 5G Council


Arlen Shenkman
Shenkman


Deepak Gopalakrishnan
Regional Procurement COO Lead, Global Procurement Organization, SAP APJ


