Sourcing Champions is a “next level” boutique procurement consulting firm based out of Amsterdam. We combine strategy consulting with digital technology to achieve maximum value. Our mission is to transform Sourcing & Procurement into a real competitive advantage for any organization. With procurement often being around 70% of the costs of an organization, it is of significant importance to do it right and get the maximum value out of the supply base.I am a senior executive leader in Operations & Procurement, a builder and transformer (MBA), with > 25 years of broad cross-functional leadership experience in high tech dynamic international environments, working and collaborating with all functions of the organization and its suppliers. A former General Manager with leading roles in Procurement (CPO, VP > 2,5 bln Euro global spend), Operations (COO), Business Management (GM, P&L 100 mln euro) and Transformation (VP), I have shaped large high-performance teams (> 200) across functions and countries through connected leadership.I founded Sourcing Champions in 2014, inspired by my previous experience as Vice President Procurement at Philips, where I developed a deep passion for sourcing & procurement. During my years as VP Procurement, I have worked with the top strategy consultancies and learned the best procurement approaches to develop strategies, drive transformations, reduce costs and boost innovations. Now I aim to share this knowledge with our clients and my team of procurement consultants & experts. Together, we champion transformations in global sourcing and procurement organizations by creating the best possible teams & operating models, combined with the best possible AI-driven digital procurement solutions.Would you like to explore further how Sourcing Champions can support your organization, please do not hesitate to send me a message on LinkedIn or email me at rjwaalder@sourcingchampions.com