Michael V.
About Michael V.
Michael V. is the Chief Procurement Officer at Coupa Software and a Board Advisor at Sourcing Industry Group, with a background in global procurement and finance.
Chief Procurement Officer at Coupa Software
Michael V. holds the role of Chief Procurement Officer at Coupa Software. He has been with the company in San Mateo, California, United States since 2020. In his position, Michael focuses on leading procurement strategies, emphasizing risk management and mitigation. His role involves improving operating models and financial modeling to aid strategic decisions in procurement processes.
Member of the Board of Advisors at Sourcing Industry Group
Michael V. serves as a Member of the Board of Advisors at the Sourcing Industry Group since 2020. His extensive experience in procurement adds significant value to the organization. Michael's expertise helps guide the group's strategies around procurement transformation and operational efficiency.
Previous Role as Global Procurement Director at lululemon
Michael V. previously worked as the Global Procurement Director at lululemon from 2015 to 2020, based in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. During his tenure, Michael was involved in several initiatives that improved the global procurement processes of the company, contributing to its growth and operational efficiency.
Education and Professional Background
Michael V. has a solid educational background with a Bachelor's degree in Business Economics from Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences, completed between 1993 and 1997. He also studied Economics at Echnaton, achieving his HAVO from 1987 to 1992. His professional journey began as a Financial Consultant at Arthur Andersen Business Consulting and spanned various roles, including European Tax Accountant at Sterling Commerce, European Finance Manager at Nuance Communications, and European Controller at Foot Locker, before focusing on procurement-specific roles.
Expertise and Specializations
Michael V. specializes in procurement transformation initiatives, having played a pivotal role in generating over $1 billion in shareholder value. His expertise spans risk management, financial modeling, and enhancing business efficiency through improved operating models. He is also passionate about Environmental and Social Governance, integrating these values into procurement strategies. Michael actively promotes procurement as a key enabler for business growth and competitive advantage.