The ProcureMentor
Alexandre LIO | Indirect Procurement Expert
Experience
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Need a hands-on, data focused procurement professional to help you achieve your objectives?
Your Strategic Sourcing Partner
Whether you need a comprehensive spend audit, an interim procurement leader, or expert execution of a critical tender — I bring my expertise and methodology to deliver operational, financial and environmental results.
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Some Achievements…
Led an EMEA-wide maintenance tender for a telecom infrastructure company, achieving 20%+ savings through process transformation and innovative contract models.
Created an internalized sustainable supply chain from scratch using circular economy concepts for telecom infrastructure deployment to achieve high savings, secure supply chains and lower carbon footprint.
Established a consultancy ecosystem with e-tendering, streamlining vendor management and driving competitive pricing.
Consolidated fragmented spend across 15+ countries, defined category strategy and implemented it: generating 20% savings over three years through strategic sourcing and supplier consolidation.
Your Digitalisation Partner
70% of digital transformations fail due to lack of clear goals and change management. I help you avoid these blockers and realize the full potential of procurement digitalisation.
Process Mapping & Improvement
I analyze your Source-to-Pay (S2P) processes, identify inefficiencies, and design optimized workflows that increase speed, reduce cost, and improve compliance.
Digital Consulting
I help you identify the right solutions for your organization and build the business case for investment. With a focus on e-procurement, ERP and tail spend solutions.
Project & Change Management
I lead or support digital procurement deployments from conception through go-live, managing timelines, stakeholders, and technical requirements to ensure successful implementation and user adoption.
Some Achievements…
ERP Deployment
Acted as Procurement Business Process Owner for 14 months during a major ERP deployment. Successfully completed conception and UAT phases while driving process improvement across the entire S2P cycle.
Ariba S2C & ESG
Led the deployment of Ariba Source-to-Contract and ESG tools (EcoVadis, KYS) for a telecom infrastructure company, driving adoption and ensuring compliance with sustainability reporting requirements.
Amazon Business
Managed tail spend digitalization projects from 100 to 5,000+ users for CAC40 and Fortune 500 companies, ensuring successful adoption.
Your Training Partner
Practical, actionable training programs designed for procurement professionals at all levels. Every session is tailored to your organisation and your specific challenges.
Sourcing & Negotiation Skills
Adopt best practices from the Request for Information (RfI) to the RFx and the contract signature to leverage your sourcing events to the fullest. Improve your team's ability to run competitive, structured processes that deliver real value.
Sustainable Procurement
Learn about sustainable procurement and how to implement it to achieve the triple performance (3P), using tools like Lifecycle Assessment and the circular economy. Unlock the value of responsible sourcing for your organisation.
Testimonials
Alex brought us a lot on the methodology and allowed us to develop the know-how of our collaborators with whom he had the opportunity to collaborate. Beyond his qualities of listening and work, his calm and friendly personality generate a natural collaboration.
Alex contributed to revamping our maintenance processes; outsourcing services and setting up the bases for a sustainable supply chain from scratch. His insights and expertise were invaluable in driving these initiatives forward.
Alex has not ceased to impress me with his customer obsession, relentlessly investing his energy to build solid trust-based relationships. He spared no effort to understand customer needs and be creative in finding solutions.
Let's Connect & Talk About Your Project!
Whether you need strategic sourcing, digital transformation support, or team training — let's find the right approach for your organisation.