Boris F.

Founder & Managing Director

Lisbon, Portugal

Experience

Jan 2025 - Present
8 months
Cyprus

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
Jan 2024 - Dec 2025
2 years
Portugal

Global Head of Procurement

Hovione

  • Strategic Procurement: Spearheaded global procurement strategy for a ¬500M+ pharmaceutical CDMO, overseeing direct and indirect materials.
  • Team Leadership: Led and developed a high-performing global procurement team of 25+ professionals across Portugal, USA, China, Ireland, and Macau.
  • Continuous Improvement: Drove and implemented innovative programs to optimize procurement processes and reduce costs by 6-8%.
Jan 2023 - Dec 2024
2 years
Portugal

Global Procurement Director

Hovione

  • Directed global category procurement for Indirect Materials & CAPEX
  • Led cross-functional teams across international operations ( Portugal, USA, China, Ireland and Macau)
  • Developing & implementation of Risk Management Strategies
Jan 2018 - Dec 2023
6 years
Netherlands

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.
Jan 2012 - Dec 2017
6 years
Netherlands

Head of Capex & Mro Procurement

Teijin Aramid

Jan 2008 - Dec 2011
4 years

Senior Procurement Manager

Jan 2001 - Dec 2008
8 years

Sourcing Manager

Jan 1998 - Dec 2001
4 years

Purchasing Manager

Jan 1994 - Dec 1998
5 years

Purchaser

Summary

Boris is a highly experienced Head of Procurement with over 30 years of experience in sourcing and contracting across various industries. His background combines practical expertise in international trade and manufacturing.

  • Seasoned Procurement and Supply Chain Management leader with extensive experience in the Pharmaceutical and Manufacturing sectors.

  • Proven ability to develop and execute robust Procurement Strategies, driving significant cost savings and value creation.

  • Spearheaded Procurement Digitalization initiatives, implementing P2P systems and leveraging spend analytics to enhance efficiency and visibility.

  • Deep expertise in managing complex CAPEX Procurement cycles for large-scale engineering and equipment projects, ensuring on-time and within-budget delivery.

  • Skilled in Strategic Sourcing, Category Management, Contract Negotiation, and fostering strong Supplier Relationships (SRM).

  • Passionate about optimizing supply chain operations through digital transformation and process improvement methodologies.

  • Procurement Strategy

  • Supply Chain Management

  • Procurement Digitalization

  • CAPEX Project Procurement

  • Strategic Sourcing

  • Supplier Relationship Management (SRM)

  • Contract Negotiation

  • Cost Reduction

  • Risk Management

  • Pharmaceutical Industry

  • Manufacturing Operations

  • SAP4HANA

  • Spend Analytics

Languages

English
Native
Dutch
Native
German
Advanced

Education

Oct 2018 - Jun 2020

University of Groningen

Master of Science, International Business & Management · International Business & Management · Groningen, Netherlands

Jan 2012 - Dec 2012

Fudan University, Fudan School of Management

Supply Chain Management in China · Shanghai, China

Feb 2011 - Jun 2013

Cranfield University

Master of Science, Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management · Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management · Cranfield, United Kingdom

...and 1 more

Certifications & licenses

English Language Publishing Course

School of Management

MCIPS

Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply

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