Top 10: Procurement Leaders in Europe

Europe's procurement landscape is shaped by visionary leaders who are redefining what it means to drive value in today's complex business environment. These Chief Procurement Officers are no longer simply focused on cost reduction – they're strategic architects transforming supply chains through innovation, sustainability and digital excellence.

From multinational corporations to industry giants, Europe's top procurement professionals are pioneering new approaches that balance efficiency with environmental responsibility. They're leveraging AI, fostering collaborative supplier partnerships and embedding sustainability into every facet of their operations.

These leaders manage billions in annual spend while navigating geopolitical uncertainties, supply chain disruptions and the urgent need for carbon reduction. Their influence extends beyond their organisations, shaping industry standards and advancing procurement practices globally.

Here, Procurement Magazine takes a look at 10 exceptional procurement leaders whose strategic vision, transformative initiatives and commitment to sustainable growth are setting benchmarks for the profession across Europe and beyond.

10. Jean-Yves Rotté-Geoffroy

Job Title: Chief Procurement Officer
Company: Sanofi
Founded: 1973
Employees: 82,000+

Jean-Yves Rotté-Geoffroy was named as the CPO at Sanofi back in 2022, after roles in leading companies such as GSK, Anheuser-Busch InBev and McKinsey & Company. 

At Sanofi, they lead the sustainable procurement effort which is built on three core ideals: contributing to planet care via environmental sustainability efforts, building a responsible business by minimising risks and creating long-term business relationships and caring for people through its social economic impact sourcing programme.

9. Jane Liang

Job Title: Chief Procurement Officer
Company: Diageo
Founded: 1997
Employees: 30,000

Jane joined Diageo as Chief Procurement Officer in April 2023. She leads more than 400 procurement professionals globally, overseeing more than $10bn in spend.

Her team drives business performance through cost, cash, carbon and consumer value initiatives.

Previously Group Head of Procurement at British American Tobacco, Jane's career spans senior roles across three continents and multiple industries, including Procter & Gamble, General Motors, Harman International and BHP. She has consistently delivered significant, sustainable value across diverse direct and indirect procurement categories.

8. Neil Marsons

Job Title: Group Chief Procurement Officer
Company: Rolls-Royce
Founded: 1906
Employees: 50,000

Neil has served as Group Chief Procurement Officer at Rolls-Royce since 2024.

He began his career with the company in 2006, staying for six years before joining Jaguar Land Rover, where he spent a decade advancing through purchasing leadership roles.

Throughout his career, Neil has built extensive global connections and led numerous teams with a leadership philosophy centred on determination and empathy, which he considers essential for driving procurement success.

7. Florence Tinsley-Roy

Job Title: Global Chief Procurement Officer 
Company: PwC 
Founded: 1998 
Employees: 370,000

Florence serves as Global Chief Procurement Officer at PwC, bringing more than 25 years of procurement and strategy experience to the position.

She joined PwC in 2018 and advanced to the Global CPO role in 2022. Throughout her career, she has led sizeable procurement teams across multiple countries worldwide.

Florence possesses deep expertise in developing global strategies, with particular specialisation in strategic sourcing and procurement transformation.

6. Christine Berg

Job Title: Chief Procurement Officer 
Company: Beiersdorf 
Founded: 1882 
Employees: 22,500+

Christine serves as Chief Procurement Officer at Beiersdorf, a leading skincare manufacturer.

In an industry where securing fresh, stable ingredient supplies is essential, she brings extensive procurement expertise to the role.

Christine's comprehensive experience across the supply chain has enabled her to deliver significant value to Beiersdorf and establish herself as a key organisational leader.

5. Bertrand Conquéret

Job Title: Chief Procurement Officer 
Company: Henkel 
Founded: 1876 
Employees: 47,000+

Bertrand Conquéret serves as Chief Procurement Officer at Henkel.

Over the years, he has spearheaded significant transformations across procurement, HR, IT and supply chain functions, including founding Henkel Global Supply Chain.

A recognised sustainability advocate, Bertrand co-founded Together for Sustainability (TfS) and the Sustainability Procurement Pledge, while contributing his expertise through advisory board positions and global procurement panels.

4. Hervé Le Faou

Job Title: Chief Procurement Officer 
Company: Heineken 
Founded: 1864 
Employees: ~90,000

Hervé oversees a global team of 1,000 procurement professionals operating across 80 markets, leading Heineken's ESG sustainability initiatives and net-zero carbon strategy.

Recognised as a high-performing procurement leader, he has championed transformation, efficiency and standardisation efforts throughout the organisation.

Hervé's innovative approach to digitalisation and sustainability has elevated Heineken's procurement function into a strategic business partner that harnesses technology and data to deliver measurable business results.

3. Ninian Wilson

Job Title: Global Supply Chain Director and CEO of Vodafone Procure And Connect
Company: Vodafone 
Founded: 1984 
Employees: 93,000

Ninian Wilson serves as Global Supply Chain Director and CEO of Vodafone Procure And Connect, where he has been an influential leader in procurement and supply chain for more than a decade. Throughout his tenure with the telecommunications company, he has been instrumental in driving strategic procurement and sustainable business practices.

In his dual role, Ninian leads the supply chain organisation with responsibility for all technology procurement and indirect spend across Vodafone's 26 operating companies. He also sits on the Board of Vodafone Procurement Co.

Ninian has played a pivotal role in transforming Vodafone's procurement strategy, strengthening supplier relationships, enhancing supply chain efficiency and improving profitability. A champion of sustainable procurement, he has implemented rigorous sustainable sourcing practices while leading the integration of digital technologies into the company's procurement processes.

2. Jean-Yves Krummenacher

Job Title: Global Chief Procurement Officer 
Company: Danone 
Founded: 1919 
Employees: 96,000+

Jean-Yves Krummenacher serves as Global Chief Procurement Officer at Danone, the multinational food and beverage company based in France. He leads the company's worldwide procurement operations with a focus on sustainability, innovation and efficiency.

Since joining Danone more than a decade ago and advancing to Global CPO in October 2020, Jean-Yves has strengthened the company's commitment to responsible sourcing and collaborative partnerships. His procurement strategies align closely with Danone's mission to "bring health through food to as many people as possible". 

Throughout his tenure, Jean-Yves has launched strategic initiatives that position procurement as a catalyst for sustainable growth and innovation. He advocates for a procurement approach deeply rooted in sustainability, emphasising collaborative partnerships with suppliers to drive transformative change across packaging, ingredients, agriculture, services and logistics.

Jean-Yves currently oversees more than 100 innovative projects designed to deliver short-term growth while fundamentally transforming Danone's product categories through enhanced innovation. His leadership has optimised Danone's procurement processes while establishing a benchmark for embedding environmental responsibility throughout corporate supply chains.

1. Klaus Staubitzer

Job Title: Chief Procurement Officer 
Company: Siemens 
Founded: 1847 
Employees: 327,000

Since 2014, Dr Klaus Staubitzer has served as Chief Procurement Officer and Head of Supply Chain Management at Siemens, managing an annual procurement budget exceeding €4bn while driving supply chain innovation and resilience.

Klaus joined Siemens in 1996, progressing through diverse roles in procurement, process consulting and strategic marketing. This varied experience gave him deep insight into the company's operations and strategic direction. Before becoming CPO, he demonstrated his leadership versatility by serving as CEO and CFO across different Siemens business units.

A forward-thinking leader, Klaus has transformed Siemens' procurement function from a traditional cost-reduction department into a strategic value creator. He champions an approach that balances cost efficiency with quality, availability, innovation and sustainability. Under his guidance, Siemens' supply chain management has evolved to generate value through strategic supplier partnerships and digital transformation.

Klaus also plays an influential role in the broader procurement community as an Advisory Board Member for Procurement Leaders, where he helps advance procurement practices worldwide.