We are passionate about procurement
We boost, we transform, we make it happen, and we go beyond.
Our Amsterdam-based team partners with a network of experienced independent experts to build tailored, high-caliber teams for each client. We manage projects of all sizes, from Strategy & PMO to category and industry specialists, including large multinational assignments.
No project is the same
Uniqueness and trust
No project is the same, and our clients rely on us to do the things we say we will do for them. Our promise is to honour that and do our utmost to meet those needs.
Lasting connections
We forge lasting partnerships with our clients that drive innovative growth and exceed expectations by going beyond.
Sourcing Champions brings a unique approach
to Global Sourcing & Procurement.
We combine our passion for procurement, strong change management expertise, and PMO capabilities with cutting-edge digital technology to deliver measurable value and results.
Plan to Strategy
We develop tailored procurement and category strategies, drive innovation sourcing, and implement performance frameworks—laying the foundation for long-term value creation and aligning procurement with business priorities from the outset.
Strategic Transformation
We guide organizations through procurement transformation journeys—delivering maturity assessments, operating model redesigns, and managed services to elevate procurement’s role and align it with enterprise-wide growth, agility, and value creation goals.
Cost Optimization
Our approach targets sustainable cost reduction through data-driven sourcing strategies and full contract lifecycle management, unlocking savings while protecting quality, compliance, and supplier relationships across critical spend categories.
Sustainability & Risk
We help embed ESG principles into procurement through sustainable strategies, Scope 3 decarbonization, risk compliance, capability development, and EcoVadis enablement—ensuring responsible sourcing and resilient supply chains for long-term impact.
S2P Digitalization
We deliver holistic Source-to-Pay digital transformation—from change enablement and platform integration to value realization. We specialize in Ivalua and help clients future-proof procurement through scalable, tech-driven operating models.
Our Methodology
Our 15M Architecture and Maturity Assessment provide a structured, data-backed methodology to evaluate, design, and evolve procurement organizations—ensuring strategic alignment, digital readiness, and continuous performance improvement across all capabilities.
Procurement Transformation
15M architecture integrates all aspects of procurement in a practical modular framework building the optimal path to Procurement Excellence.
15M Maturity Assessment
Meet our team of procurement consultants and strategic experts.
I am a builder and transformer (MBA) with a strong passion for Procurement, and > twenty five years of broad cross-functional leadership experience in high tech dynamic international environments.
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Robert Waalder
Founder Owner
Since completing my dual Master’s in International Management and Innovation I’ve been working as a strategy consultant across various industries. I am an analytical, yet creative and curious individual who enjoys working on projects that redefine strategic priorities and operating models.
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Guillermo Filitz
Manager – Strategy Consultant
During my MSc. in Procurement & Supply Management, I focused my research on AI opportunities in negotiations. After, I worked as a Cognitive Procurement Consultant for 4 years at IBM where I combined procurement and technology, gaining experiences in sustainability, business transformation, and process optimization.
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Sabrina Hueren
Manager – Strategy Consultant
After my MSc. in Strategy Economics, I pursued my MBA at Peking University. Gained 2 years of experience in different industries, markets, and countries. This with a strong focus on Asia and Europe. This combination allows me to inspire creativity and drive innovation.
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Paulien Hunink
Manager – Strategy Consultant
With a BSc in Int. Business Administration and a specialization in Data Analytics from Erasmus Univ. Rotterdam, I’m excited to develop as a consultant. My passion for tech and impact drives me to catalyze business transformation through data-driven insights and strategic planning.
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Yana Danielyan
Strategy Consultant
The past 20+ years I’ve managed high performing Procurement teams across EMEA. I’ve led P&L optimization programs, transformations, and negotiations. My aim is to apply my Procurement knowledge and experience to lead transformation to a sustainable future.
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Cris Janssen
Procurement Senior Expert
With a MSc in Supply Chain Management from Tilburg University and 5+ years of experience in procurement, I aim to drive digital innovation at Sourcing Champions, simplifying processes and advancing procurement excellence.
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Kathrin Ulrich
Manager – Solution Consultant
Holding an MSc in Behavioural Economics, I aspire to integrate my interest in human processes with sustainable strategy & innovation development. Driven by curiosity and purpose I have a knack for project management and dynamic environments.
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Vivianne Courte-Rathwell
Business Development Manager – Strategy Consultant
An accomplished strategic consultant, Aneury has leveraged his procurement expertise across multiple companies in diverse industries. He has implemented unique solutions & procedures that streamlined operations and attained ambitious category management goals. His capabilities are enhanced by a passion for analytics and data modeling.
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Aneury Evangelista
Procurement Senior Expert (USA)
Business Cases
Transforming a global steel manufacturer to drive growth
Discover how digital tools, targeted training, and stakeholder engagement enabled us to transform procurement operations, strengthen category management, and deliver sustainable business value for a leading global player in the steel industry.
Driving procurement excellence in and innovation in FMCG
Learn how digital tools, structured processes, and cross-functional collaboration drove procurement excellence. By aligning category management with strategic goals, the organization unlocked value and established a strong foundation for sustained, long-term success.
Transforming pharmaceutical procurement with data
This case highlights how a data-driven procurement transformation improved efficiency, ensured compliance, and strategically aligned procurement with long-term growth objectives—delivering measurable value for a leading organization in the pharmaceutical industry.
Digital Partners
Next-generation software partners enabling consistent processes and accelerating innovation across your business.
Procurement Consulting
We make procurement a competitive advantage by building capability, co-creating solutions, and future-proofing business.
News & Articles
Amstel Procurement Café
Join us at our beautiful office for the Amstel Procurement Café, a free, recurring meet-up for procurement professionals across all industries, sponsored by Ivalua.
Webinar: Autopsy of a Zombie Category Strategy
Experience the next edition of Nevi Procurement Day on November 18, 2025, in Nieuwegein! The leading professional event for purchasing, contract, and supply management professionals. Sourcing Chamions is proud to be a premium sponsor.
