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Senior Procurement & Contract Management Professional

Stvrtok na Ostrove, Slovakia
Only remote
Senior Secondary Vocational Education (Social-Cultural)
Stvrtok na Ostrove, Slovakia
Only remote
Senior Secondary Vocational Education (Social-Cultural)

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CV - Ralph Wijnands - 2026_FL.pdf

Tender ManagementData AnalysisAtlassian JiraCost Benefit AnalysisBusiness Process ImprovementStrategic ManagementCategory ManagementContract Lifecycle ManagementContract ManagementContract NegotiationCost ReductionPerformance ManagementFinancesMarketingProject ManagementNegotiationProfessional ServicesProject Cost ManagementQuality ManagementRisk AnalysisSAP ApplicationsService QualitySpend AnalysisStakeholder EngagementStakeholder ManagementStrategic SourcingSupplier EvaluationRisk ReductionCost OptimisationTeam BuildingNetsuite ErpProcurementCoaching and MentoringTeam ManagementSAP AribaProject DeliveryProfessional DevelopmentManaging SuppliersCost ManagementKpi Reporting
Strategic Procurement & Sourcing
Strategic sourcing, supplier relationship management, indirect procurement, and tendering with proven track record of achieving double-digit cost savings

Contract Management & Negotiation
Drafting, negotiating, risk mitigation, and issue resolution in contract lifecycle management across multiple sectors

Leadership & Team Development
Leading teams up to 15 FTEs, mentoring, performance management, and cross-functional collaboration with Finance, Legal, IT, HR, Marketing, MRO, Learning & Development, and Professional Services

Cost Optimization & Budget Management
Budget management, efficiency improvement, and measurable savings with focus on financial objectives

Project Management
End-to-end project delivery, stakeholder management, and timeline coordination to ensure on-time project completion

Analytics & Reporting
Spend analysis, KPI tracking, savings reporting, and data-driven decision-making support

Technical Systems
SAP, Coupa, Oracle NetSuite, Ariba, Jira, Excel, and PowerPoint for procurement and contract management processes

Quality Assurance & Process Improvement
Service quality monitoring, process improvements, and performance insights to drive measurable service enhancements

Experience

Professional experience10+ years
Freelancer since2022

Languages

GermanGoodEnglishFluentDutchNative speakerSlovakGood

Project history

Procurement Manager (Freelance)

2LIPS s.r.o.
Delivered end-to-end sourcing projects for clients as an independent consultant, identified and negotiated with suppliers to achieve cost and value targets, advised clients on sourcing strategy and cost optimization

Associate Contract Manager

Accenture s.r.o.
Drafted and negotiated contracts in the financial sector, mitigated legal and commercial risks, supported pre-award sales and contract shaping to enhance client satisfaction

Claim Consultant Manager (Freelance)

Sunecom SA
Advised clients affected by the Truck Cartel case to secure maximum compensation, guided customers through legal procedures with analytical and strategic support

Strategic Sourcing Manager

Bitpanda GmbH
Managed procurement for IT, HR, marketing, and professional services categories, negotiated supplier contracts achieving over 10% savings while maintaining service levels, produced spend analytics to support data-driven decision-making

Tactical Buyer (Indirect Procurement)

Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize NV
Oversaw indirect procurement for L&D, Professional Services, and H&S categories, surpassed annual savings targets through supplier collaboration and process improvements, streamlined contract workflows and improved compliance

MRO Lead Buyer

Plastic Omnium Auto Exteriors
Led a team of six managing indirect procurement for IT, HR, and facilities, developed and implemented cost-saving strategies meeting financial objectives, strengthened supplier relationships and improved procurement efficiency

Team Leader / Senior Analyst

Accenture s.r.o.
Led a team of 7 (later 16) analysts, achieving over 100% improvement in savings yield within seven months, drove process improvements and enhanced service quality across client projects

Spot Buy Analyst

Accenture s.r.o.
Managed tactical procurement activities, supplier sourcing, and tender negotiations, achieved cost savings, reduced delivery times, and improved supplier quality

Quality & Assurance Manager (Benelux)

Monster Worldwide
Monitored service quality and coached teams to improve communication and performance, presented performance insights to management leading to measurable service improvements

Content Specialist / Trainer

Monster Worldwide
Delivered training programs for new hires and created knowledge base content in English and Dutch, developed training materials to improve onboarding and team performance

Customer Services Representative

Monster Worldwide
Handled customer inquiries in Dutch via phone and email, resolving issues efficiently

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