Description

Freelance Strategic Sourcing Consultant | Procurement | Vendor Management

Strategic sourcing and procurement consultant with 4+ years of experience across aerospace and financial services. Proven track record managing multi-million dollar supplier portfolios, optimizing vendor performance, and supporting complex contract negotiations.

Now working on a freelance basis, helping growing companies streamline suppliers, reduce costs, and build scalable sourcing operations.

Languages

English
Native or bilingual
Spanish
Native or bilingual
Dutch
Basic

Workplace preferences

Can work on-site

Amsterdam (up to 50km)

Freelance Strategic Sourcing Consultant (ZZP) (Sonder, Lia Lara Events, etc.)
Strategic Sourcing Consultant
August 2025 - Today (10 months)
Amsterdam, Netherlands
Supporting companies with supplier optimization, cost reduction, and contract structuring
Conducting vendor audits and identifying cost-saving opportunities
Streamlining procurement processes to improve operational efficiency
Advising on supplier selection and negotiation strategies
Strategic planning Project Management Microsoft Excel Oracle Claude AI
City National Bank
Strategic Sourcing Analyst
April 2025 - August 2025 (4 months)
Los Angeles, CA, USA
●Lead sourcing initiatives for IT and professional services across business units.
●Support contract negotiations and supplier performance monitoring.
●Partner cross-functionally with Legal, Risk, and Finance to ensure compliance and cost
savings.
●Contribute to ESG and DEI supplier strategy development.
NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory (Caltech/NASA)
Subcontracts Manager II – Fabrication & Parts
January 2022 - January 2024 (2 years)
Pasadena, CA, USA
●Managed $2M+ in subcontracts from solicitation to closeout for flight hardware and
R&D.
●Negotiated contract terms ensuring compliance with FAR regulations.
●Led the Purchase Card program and trained peers in procurement systems.
●Collaborated with engineers, finance, and project leads to meet mission deadlines.