Turn Procurement into a Genuine Strength.

Win negotiations. Develop teams. Lead transformation.

 

 

Procurement & Negotiation Advisory - Interim Management  

Negotiation Training - Executive Coaching - Procurement Transformation

 

 

Some procurement organisations work. Very few are truly strong.

 

The difference is rarely found in processes. It lies in the people behind them – in their preparation, their mindset, their ability to stay structured and confident under pressure.

 

That is where I come in.

 

As a consultant, trainer and interim manager with 20+ years of hands-on experience in indirect procurement, complex negotiations and large-scale transformation,

 

I help organisations and leaders turn procurement from a cost centre into a strategic partner.

 

Not through frameworks. Through execution.

 

I support organizations, private equity portfolio companies and procurement leaders in stabilizing, transforming and scaling procurement and negotiation capabilities – not only by optimizing structures and processes, but by ensuring that people, mindset and leadership capabilities evolve alongside them.

 

My distinctive value lies in combining deep hands-on experience from large, complex organizations with a strong digital transformation mindset and a pronounced people focus.

 

I bridge strategy, process excellence and digitalization with behavioral insight, leadership development and practical enablement.

 

Recognized as a frontrunner, enabler and motivator, I work at the intersection of leadership, advisory, training and coaching. By integrating methodologies such as D.I.S.C., Profile Dynamics, personality-based negotiation preparation and behavioral awareness (e.g. body language and communication patterns), I help leaders and teams significantly increase effectiveness, ownership and negotiation performance.

 

I empower organizations to successfully embrace digitalization and automation while keeping people fully engaged, capable and confident in change.


Driven by a pragmatic and human-centered approach, I am enthusiastic about turning complex challenges into sustainable opportunities and creating long-term value through strategic leadership, collaboration and innovation.

 

 

 

Turning Procurement into Performance - and beyond

 

Services

Indirect Procurement Excellence

 

Your procurement organisation has potential that has not yet been fully unlocked.

 

I identify where it lies – in processes, structures or capabilities – and implement concrete measures to address it. Hands-on, measurable, sustainable.

 

I help organizations enhance the efficiency and value creation of their indirect procurement processes. My focus is on process efficiency, strategic procurement optimization, and building a value-creating culture.
My advisory services cover all indirect categories—from IT and services to facility management—and are designed to address complex contracts and customized vendor management solutions.
I support companies in implementing digital tools within procurement, ensuring that processes are not only automated but also sustainably improved. The goal is to create an efficient, transparent, and innovation-driven procurement organization that delivers measurable results.

 

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Interim Management 

 

 

 

Negotiation Advisory and Enablement

 

Negotiation results are not a coincidence. They are the outcome of preparation, methodology and mindset.

I train teams, support critical negotiations behind the scenes and develop the negotiation capability of your organisation – from individual contributors to leadership level.

 

I enable organizations and individuals to achieve optimal results in negotiations through a comprehensive, methodology-driven approach. My advisory services cover both direct and shadow negotiation, focusing on price and contract negotiations as well as strategic partnerships.

Utilizing advanced negotiation methodologies—including value-based negotiation, personality analysis, and shadow negotiation techniques—I provide hands-on support for complex negotiations, individual coaching, and team workshops tailored to each client’s unique context.

My goal is to build confidence, sharpen negotiation skills, and secure sustainable agreements. Whether supporting teams or individuals, I help clients navigate both the visible and hidden dynamics of negotiation, ensuring measurable results and long-term success.

 

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Shadow Negotiation

 

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Negotiation Training

High Performance Teams

 

A team that thinks together negotiates better, decides faster and holds up longer under pressure.

I develop leaders and teams through coaching, personality assessments and targeted support – so that strength is not dependent on individuals, but anchored in the organisation.

 

I support organizations in both developing existing teams and building new ones, with a strong emphasis on leadership growth, motivation, and effective collaboration. My approach combines workshops, coaching, and long-term guidance to foster sustainable team success.

Central to my methodology is the development of team culture and individual personalities. By focusing on personal growth and collective values, I help teams unlock their full potential, strengthen trust, and achieve high performance.
Whether through targeted workshops, ongoing coaching, or comprehensive team development programs, my goal is to create resilient, motivated, and agile teams that drive measurable results and lasting impact.

 

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Executive Advisory

 

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Interim Management

Digital Procurement Transformation

 

Technology is changing procurement. But only when the people behind it are genuinely brought along.

I guide the implementation of AI, automation and procurement software – and make sure that digital tools are not just introduced, but actually used.

 

II guide organizations through both the adoption of new technologies—such as AI and automation—and the cultural change required for true digital transformation. My support includes selecting and implementing procurement software, as well as empowering teams to understand and apply digital solutions independently.

I place strong emphasis on enabling people to help themselves: understanding, leveraging, and integrating AI into their daily work.
Transformation is not only about processes, but also about mindset and ways of working—both are closely connected.
My approach ensures that digital tools are not just introduced, but become an integral part of a company’s culture, fostering innovation, agility, and sustainable success.

 

These four areas are not silos. They connect.

An organisation that negotiates better needs teams that collaborate better. Teams that collaborate better need leaders who know themselves. And digital transformation only works when people and technology are considered together.

That is why I do not call it consulting.

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