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Vesa currently serves as UPM Sourcing Transformation Lead and Head of Sourcing Transformation PMO since 2019. He has 30+ years Sourcing and Procurement management experience in several international companies in Europe and Asia, working among others at Nokia, BYD, and Konecranes. The Pop in Your Job: “What drives me in my professional life? – ProfessionalRead more

Eugen Manea is an experienced IT Procurement leader, currently serving as Signify’s Global IT Category Manager. Here, he oversees all major software contracts and drives strategic alignment, cost optimization, and procurement efficiency. Prior to Signify, Eugen held roles as Global IT Indirect Category Manager at Sibelco and Global IT Category Manager at HP, where heRead more

Clara is a Senior Category Manager at Norsk Hydro, where she leads global software procurement and vendor management for major IT suppliers such as Microsoft, ServiceNow, and Oracle. She also drives digital initiatives within GBS Procurement, leveraging tools like SAP Analytics Cloud, AFO, and Power BI to enhance procurement processes. Previously, she held various rolesRead more

Kevin van Diem joined Royal BAM Group in August 2022 as Software Asset Manager. Previously, he worked for more than 5 years at ITAM solutions Empowering Data as Software Asset Management Consultant / Data Analyst. The Pop in Your Job: “I love Software Asset Management (SAM) because I can make a difference in the company.Read more

Fabrizio is an experienced procurement and contract management professional with a strong background in IT sourcing and legal advisory. He is currently Lead Buyer Global IDS at Technip Energies, where he oversees global IT procurement strategies. Prior to this, he served as Senior IT Buyer and Contract Manager at TechnipFMC, managing complex IT contracts, vendorRead more

Agnieszka Stankiewicz is a seasoned procurement expert and manager with over 12 years of experience across diverse business sectors, including the oil industry, telecommunications, and banking. She excels in aligning procurement strategies with business objectives, demonstrating high communication skills and strong business awareness. Agnieszka is adept at managing procurement teams and categories, fostering productive relationshipsRead more

Yuri Azbukin is an expert in global procurement and project management with extensive experience in the automotive industry. Since October 2021, he has served as Head of Global IT & Services Procurement at DRÄXLMAIER Group, where he oversees all IT and services purchasing activities worldwide. Prior to this, Yuri played a key role in Bosch’sRead more

Jon Gill joined Spinnaker Support in 2022 as Head of Sales, EMEA. He previously worked at SAP between 2017 and 2022, as Director, Renewals & Commercial Management, UKI. Prior to that he worked at Hewlett Packard Enterprise, HP UK and at BT in Sales. The Pop in Your Job: “Oracle and SAP are using customerRead more

Norbert is SAM Compliance and Licensing Team Leader at E.ON, where he oversees software asset management processes and ensures licensing compliance across the organization. He leads initiatives to optimize software usage, implement SAM tools like Flexera, and align internal processes with regulatory and vendor requirements. Previously, Norbert held SAM-focused roles for example at Insight andRead more

Adil Boubou is an experienced Software Asset Manager at ABN AMRO Bank N.V., where he has been driving the optimization and automation of the bank’s software asset management processes since 2020. With a background spanning over 15 years, Adil has developed a deep expertise in software licensing, asset management, and compliance across various sectors. PriorRead more