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I am a leader in Procurement with over 15 years of experience spanning diverse industries such as Energy, Rail and Maritime across regions including Europe, Australia and Singapore. I believe Procurement has the huge responsibility to influence the supply chain to make a difference for our planet and communities. This belief fuels my passion and elevate my ambitions. There are countless opportunities to embed sustainable practices in Procurement, which fascinates me!
I am open to discuss with professionals on their sustainable procurement journey. I can share my experience and provide advice. I am happy to open my network too.
My story with Sustainability truly began when I became a parent. Just then Australian Damon Gameau had released his documentary "Regeneration 2040" where he projected his young daughter into her adulthood, and what the world would look like. It ignited a profund urge to take action towards creating a better world for the new generation.
I joined bp as they announced their ambition to become a net zero company by 2050. Huge investments were made to diversify into renewable energies and hydrogen/ammonia production. I have since been passionate about the energy transition.
My domain of expertise being Procurement, I have embedded Sustainability considerations in sourcing of suppliers, supplier management, category strategies, etc. It is fascinating to grow together with our suppliers in designing the world of tomorrow.
I am also an active member of the Sustainable Procurement Pledge - chapter of Singapore.
In 2023, I completed a course on Business Sustainability Management (from Cambridge Institute for Sustainability) which empowered me to drive the sustainability agenda forward.
As Head of Procurement for Wilhemsen Ships Service (cylinder business), we have 3 workstreams around sustainability:
We run a global business with huge variance when it comes to supplier readiness and local regulation.
Some suppliers are on the forefront of sustainability initiatives and reporting, and are themselves requesting information from us. Others are just beginning their journey, with little knowledge and resources and need guidance.
Moreover, regions such as the EU have established robust frameworks and regulations, which have a huge impact on the market (for refrigerant specifically), where other countries are slowly joining the move.
I take proud in each small step forward, whether at individual or corporate level. I believe in building brick by brick, it is a long journey.
What is the most rewarding for me is advocating for change and witnessing the seeds germinate in others.