»TRANSFORMING PROCUREMENT THROUGH AI AND STRATEGY«
Proof of Brands
Strategy, a forward-looking perspective on what matters, and a clear stance. With over 12 years in procurement and supply chain, I lead organizations through the complex challenges of digital transformation.
From managing EUR 350M in beverage spend at REWE Group, to leading multi-million euro digital transformation projects at MHP (A Porsche Company) and Accenture Strategy, to serving as interim Head of IT & Professional Services in Procurement for a pharmaceutical sales company with EUR 500M+ spend — I've built deep expertise across the entire Source-to-Pay landscape.
As founder of van Laack & partners and co-founder of Sourcera AI, I combine enterprise-grade consulting with cutting-edge AI technology — because the best procurement strategies deserve better tools.
With expertise as an entrepreneur, procurement strategist, and AI builder, I stand for authentic sparring that is based on solid values and delivers sustainable results.
Shaping the Future,
Not Just Reacting.
My Ventures.
Sourcera AI
CEO & Founder
The first end-to-end Opportunity-to-Savings (O2S) platform. Sourcera connects ERPs, Spend Cubes, and S2C platforms into one source of truth, using AI to transform fragmented procurement data into optimized tenders and measurable savings.
Trusted by Phoenix Group, Zalando, Tesa
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van Laack & partners
CEO & Founder
Procurement transformation and strategy consulting firm specializing in cost-cutting programs, strategic sourcing, and end-to-end supply chain optimization. A team of 20 specialized consultants across Europe serving the world's leading companies — and the hands-on experience that led to founding Sourcera AI.
Serving Schaeffler, Mercedes-Benz, BASF, Siemens Energy, VW
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High Performance
A career that seamlessly connects strategic insights, innovation, and practical execution — with a clear focus on building future-proof organizations.
Sourcera AI
CEO & Founder
Co-founded the first end-to-end Opportunity-to-Savings (O2S) platform. Sourcera AI connects ERPs, Spend Cubes, and S2C platforms into a single source of truth — using AI to turn fragmented procurement data into optimized tenders and measurable savings within days, not months.
Phoenix Group
Head of IT & Professional Services in Procurement (Interim)
Interim role reporting to the CPO. Led IT and Professional Services in Procurement with a spend volume exceeding EUR 500M. April 2024 – March 2025.
van Laack & partners
Founder & CEO
Founded a procurement transformation and strategy consulting firm. Built a team of 20 consultants delivering cost-cutting programs and strategic sourcing for leading enterprises — work that ultimately led to the creation of Sourcera AI.
Global Immersion Seminar
Harvard Business School & Babson College, Boston
Intensive executive seminar in Boston exploring entrepreneurship, innovation ecosystems, and global business strategy with sessions at Harvard Business School and Babson College.
Accenture Strategy
Manager, Supply Chain & Operations
Led Zero-Based Strategy (ZBx) evaluations, procurement transformation roadmaps, and cost-cutting programs for Fortune 500 clients. Designed strategic sourcing initiatives, evaluated BPO deals, and built Switch & transformation business cases across complex global organizations.
HHL Leipzig
Part-time MBA
Part-time MBA at HHL Leipzig Graduate School of Management — one of Europe's leading business schools. Focused on strategy, leadership, and entrepreneurship while continuing professional work in procurement consulting.
MHP – A Porsche Company
Consultant
Transformational IT project lead in the automotive industry. Led international SAP MM/SRM rollouts, implemented procurement cloud platforms (Ariba, Fieldglass, Coupa), and managed end-to-end S2P process design for OEMs and tier-1 suppliers.
REWE Group
Category Manager
Managed EUR 350M in beverage procurement spend across 210 suppliers. Built the Spot Buy department from the ground up, establishing processes and team structures for ad-hoc purchasing.
Hanyang University Seoul
Business & Marketing
Studied international business strategy and marketing management at one of South Korea's top universities, gaining cross-cultural trade expertise in the Asian market.
EUFH Cologne / REWE Group
BA Trade Management (Dual Studies)
Awarded IHK 'Besten Ehrung' for outstanding achievement.
Expertise &
Platforms.
Digital Procurement (S2C & P2P)
End-to-end Source-to-Contract and Procure-to-Pay implementation — from strategic sourcing and contract lifecycle management to operational purchasing and invoice automation.
Procurement Strategy
Custom procurement strategies, Zero-Based approaches (ZBx), cost-cutting programs, category management frameworks, and make-vs-buy evaluations for complex global organizations.
Supply Chain Optimization
Process optimization, operational excellence, and sustainable procurement across end-to-end supply chains — from demand planning to supplier performance management.
Digital Transformation
Roadmap design, tool selection, change management, and S4/HANA migrations. Guiding organizations from legacy ERP landscapes to modern, cloud-based procurement ecosystems.
Project & Program Management
Multi-million EUR project delivery, international rollouts, and cross-functional program governance — from stakeholder alignment to go-live and beyond.
AI & Automation
AI-powered procurement automation, intelligent spend classification, autonomous sourcing agents, RPA for transactional processes, and process mining for continuous improvement.
The Zero-Up
Approach.
Our proven methodology that delivers savings from day one — fully funded by us. We only earn when you save.
Discovery Phase
22 DaysData-driven opportunity identification. We analyze your processes, org structure, and governance to identify and validate 5+ savings opportunities.
Execution Phase
3 MonthsTenders launched in Coupa with Sourcera AI. Realize measurable savings to fund transformation while identifying additional opportunities.
Excellence Phase
9 MonthsDefine tool landscape and digital roadmap. Streamline data quality, execute process and organizational improvements for sustainable performance.
Selected
Projects.
Real Experiences.
Real Results.
„SOURCERA.AI IS SHOWING US HOW PROCUREMENT EFFICIENCY CAN SCALE. WHAT ONCE TOOK MONTHS OF MANUAL WORK IS NOW GENERATED IN DAYS. THIS IS A POTENTIAL GAME CHANGER FOR LARGE AND COMPLEX ORGANIZATIONS LIKE OURS.“
Dirk Thiemann
CPO, Phoenix Group
„I firmly believe that it is the difficult times that show us what we are truly capable of. Together, we find the right path.“
Beyond Business
In my consulting work, I repeatedly experience how important trust and interpersonal connections are. Often conversations in challenging projects transcend pure business frameworks, becoming personal and sometimes deeply meaningful.
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Listening takes priority — always before analysis. I want to ensure I support clients not just in business matters but also where personal aspects come into play.
Frequently
Asked
Questions.
Every Major Change
Begins with a
Conversation.
Whether you're looking to optimize your procurement, implement new tools, or explore how AI can transform your sourcing — I'd love to connect.