Boris F.-Managing Director
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Experience
Managing Director
Sourcify Solutions
- Founded consultancy delivering procurement excellence in capital projects
- Developed value-driven strategies for CAPEX optimization and procurement process digitalization
- Provide expertise across pharmaceuticals, energy, and industrial manufacturing sectors
Global Head of Procurement
Hovione
- Spearheaded global procurement strategy for a €500M+ pharmaceutical CDMO, overseeing direct and indirect materials
- Led and developed a high-performing global procurement team of 25+ professionals across Portugal, USA, China, Ireland, and Macau
- Drove and implemented innovative programs to optimize procurement processes and reduce costs by 6-8%
Global Procurement Director
Hovione
- Directed global category procurement for indirect materials and CAPEX
- Led cross-functional teams across international operations (Portugal, USA, China, Ireland, and Macau)
- Developing and implementation of risk management strategies
CAPEX Procurement Director
Teijin Aramid
- Spearheaded a €250 million CAPEX procurement project, building and mentoring a high-performing 15-person procurement team
- Forged strategic sourcing partnerships between Japan and the EU, driving procurement excellence across multiple Teijin Group European subsidiaries
Head of CAPEX & MRO Procurement
Teijin Aramid
Senior Procurement Manager
Sourcing Manager
Purchasing Manager
Purchaser
Industry experience
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Experienced in Manufacturing, Chemical, Pharmaceutical, and Energy.
Business area experience
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Experienced in Procurement and Strategy.
Summary
With over 30 years of expertise in strategic procurement and major focus on CAPEX project procurement, Boris Fenneman brings a wealth of experience to complex capital expenditure challenges. Boris specialises in delivering end-to-end procurement strategies that drive efficiency and value across manufacturing, chemical process industry, machinery & equipment, Pharma and digital transformation initiatives.
Skills
Capital Project Management: Successfully Managed Multi-Million Euro´S Capex Procurement Cycles With Meticulous Planning, Budgeting, And Risk Assessment Protocols For Long-Term Asset Acquisition.
Cross-Functional Leadership: Led Diverse Teams In Procurement Of Machinery, Plant Equipment, And Technology Investments, Ensuring Alignment With Technical Specifications And Business Objectives. Recent Achievement: Orchestrated Procurement For Pharma Capex Projects On Three Continents, With A Total Investment Cost (Tic) Of 350m In Equipment And Services Whilst Maintaining Budget Constraints And Critical Timelines.
Value Optimisation: Delivered Consistent Cost Optimisation And Superior Vendor Selection Processes That Maximise Lifecycle Value In Capital Projects.
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Education
University of Groningen
Master of Science, International Business & Management · International Business & Management · Groningen, Netherlands
Cranfield University
Master of Science, Logistics & Supply Chain Management · Logistics & Supply Chain Management · Cranfield, United Kingdom
University of Applied Sciences, Groningen
Post graduate, Business Administration · Business Administration · Groningen, Netherlands
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Boris is based in Lisbon, Portugal and can operate in on-site, hybrid, and remote work models.
Boris speaks the following languages: English (Advanced), Dutch (Intermediate).
Boris has at least 33 years of experience. During this time, Boris has worked in at least 9 different roles and for 3 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 4 years and 8 months. Note that Boris may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.
Based on recent experience, Boris would be well-suited for roles such as: Managing Director, Global Head of Procurement, Global Procurement Director.
Boris's most recent position is Managing Director at Sourcify Solutions.
In recent years, Boris has worked for Sourcify Solutions, Hovione, and Teijin Aramid.
Boris is most experienced in industries like Manufacturing, Chemical, and Pharmaceutical. Boris also has some experience in Energy.
Boris is most experienced in business areas like Procurement and Strategy.
Boris has recently worked in industries like Manufacturing, Chemical, and Pharmaceutical.
Boris has recently worked in business areas like Procurement and Strategy.
Boris holds a Master in International Business & Management from University of Groningen, a Master in Logistics & Supply Chain Management from Cranfield University and a Bachelor in Business Administration from University of Applied Sciences, Groningen.
The availability of Boris needs to be confirmed.
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