Sofia Gkoutna
About Sofia Gkoutna
Sofia Gkoutna is a Global IT Procurement Commodity Manager at Liberty Global, where she has worked since 2021. She holds a Bachelor's degree in International Business Administration and a Master's degree in Transport & Supply Chain Management from Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam.
Work at Liberty Global
Sofia Gkoutna has been serving as the Global IT Procurement - Commodity Manager at Liberty Global since 2021. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing procurement strategies and managing supplier relationships to optimize the company's IT procurement processes. Her position involves collaborating with various stakeholders to ensure compliance with procurement policies and enhancing operational efficiency.
Education and Expertise
Sofia Gkoutna holds a Bachelor's degree in International Business Administration from Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, where she studied from 2014 to 2017. She furthered her education by obtaining a Master's degree in Transport & Supply Chain Management from the same institution between 2017 and 2018. Additionally, she studied Business Administration, Management, and Operations at IÉSEG School of Management for 11 months in 2016. Her educational background provides her with a solid foundation in business and management principles.
Professional Background
Before joining Liberty Global, Sofia Gkoutna accumulated diverse experience in procurement and management roles. She worked at DS Smith in various capacities, including Procurement Transformation - Business Process Management and Global Procurement Enablement - Process, Governance & Compliance Specialist, from 2018 to 2021. Her earlier roles included Head of Social Media at Coco-mat.bike Amsterdam and Programme Committee Representative at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam. This varied experience has equipped her with a comprehensive understanding of procurement processes and business operations.
Achievements in Procurement
Throughout her career, Sofia Gkoutna has contributed to significant procurement initiatives. At DS Smith, she held multiple roles that focused on supplier performance management and procurement enablement. Her work involved developing processes and governance frameworks to enhance procurement efficiency. These roles have allowed her to build expertise in managing supplier relationships and driving procurement transformation.
Internship and Early Experience
Sofia Gkoutna began her professional journey with internships that provided her with foundational skills in administration and data management. She served as an Administrative & Data Entry Intern at Schediasmos in Thessaloniki, Greece, for two months in 2016. Additionally, she was a Student Ambassador for ISFiT (The International Student Festival in Trondheim) in 2014, where she engaged with international students and promoted cultural exchange.