Per Larsson is an international procurement professional with over 25 years of extensive experience, with IT Procurement. His expertise spans both strategic roles as a Senior Sourcing Executive and operational roles as a Contract Manager. He has a strong foundation in legal and regulatory compliance e.g. in GDPR and EBA regulations, Per also brings comprehensive knowledge regarding effective and compliant procurement processes.

Marcus Oestereich joined Bayer in 2016 as Head of Procurement IT, Software and License Management. Since 2020 he has been responsible for the management of strategic IT procurement projects including large-scale business process transformation and IT system transformation to SAP S4/Hana, upgrades with SAP and contracting of managed cloud services (SAP S4-ERP, services, infrastructure), the move from from private data centers to hyperscalers, as well as IT workplace services. He has more than 25 years of professional experience in different executive procurement positions, previously working in different domains at Daimler.

I'm a graduated lawyer, with 16 years of experience, and diverse background in contract and business law. Over the years, I've successfully transitioned into IT-focused roles, specializing in procurement, contract management, sourcing, vendor and stakeholder management.
As a contracting expert and negotiator, I bring extensive experience across various domains including procurement, sourcing, contract management, vendor management, and communication with stakeholders at all levels. I firmly believe in the power of mindset and intention to shape one's life and character.
In my career journey, as an accomplished expert in contracts, negotiations and partnership management, I have successfully navigated many projects and ensured building of healthy relationships with key and strategic vendors.
With a proactive approach to self-improvement and a passion for seizing new challenges, I am committed to delivering excellence in every aspect of my work. Let's create success together!

"I thrive on untangling complex situations. Every contract, every vendor relationship, is a unique puzzle. Analyzing the pieces, finding the leverage points, and negotiating solutions that satisfy everyone involved gives me genuine satisfaction. I love working with people – my team, stakeholders, external partners – and building a shared sense of success. My legal background allows me to bring a unique perspective to the contracting world. I find immense joy in using my knowledge of the law to protect the company while simultaneously enabling business objectives. It's this constant balance – of safeguarding and enabling – that energizes me every day."

A performance-driven, bilingual strategic leader with extensive experience working in a global organizational procurement structure across diversified sectors and an eye for total cost and value ownership—a persistent problem solver who thrives on challenges and remains focused under pressure. Throughout my career, I have achieved phenomenal results through effective management, million-euro asset management, and contract negotiation. Stakeholders recognize me as a strategic leader with proven success in streamlining processes, implementing cost-control measures, and enhancing efficiency. My career profile is complemented by my excellent negotiation and communication skills in German and English to engage and influence all levels of seniority across internal and external vendors.

Bart Vosmer is an experienced professional in Procurement, currently leading the Software & Cloud category, with responsibilities that include overseeing all activities related to sourcing, contract management, and software asset management. With expertise in category management, Bart is part of the leadership team at KPN Corporate Procurement, serving as Director of Procurement.

Louise Bäckman has been Global IT Sourcing Manager at Essity (former SCA Hygiene Products) since 2015. In her current role, the responsibilities include both Global IT Applications and IT Services across the business application portfolios. Among other tasks, she develops, anchors and executes the procurement Supply Stream Strategy for IT Software in alignment with the IT- and Global Sourcing Strategies. Together with the main stakeholders, she is engaged in identifying and driving key programs to achieve cost saving targets and set up supplier base portfolios incorporated with Supplier Relationship Management, based on market and business needs. During her professional life span, Louise has accumulated great knowledge and experience within finance, purchasing within IT software & IT services, HR procurement, IT legal terms & condition, vendor &stakeholder management, supplier evaluations, Process management and sourcing project management. She has worked within the finance, legal, automotive, chemical, IT, and consumer goods industries.

Resurs is a leading Nordic bank with a simple philosophy: We want to create balance in people's everyday finances. On this basis, we build offers and services in loans, savings and payments for stores and e-commerce that are based on people's lives and everyday life, and that create long-term value for our customers. And for society.

Bayer is a global enterprise with core competencies in the life science fields of healthcare and agriculture. We design our products and services to help tackle some of the world’s biggest challenges, and to serve the most essential human needs of health and nutrition. At Bayer, we’re committed to driving sustainable development and generating a positive impact with our businesses. Through the power of science, we’re pioneering new possibilities that advance life. That means reimagining how we care for ourselves and one another by empowering everyday health, improving approaches to patient care, and finding better ways to nourish communities around the world. As of December 31, 2022, the Bayer Group comprised 354 consolidated companies in 83 countries with a total of 101,369 employees.

SimCorp was established in 1971, with headquarted in Copenhagen. SimCorp offers industry-leading, integrated investment management solutions. Our platform and ecosystem, comprising partners, services, and third-party connectivity empowers us to provide 40% of the world’s top 100 financial companies with the efficiency and flexibility needed to succeed. With over 25 offices around the world, and more than 2,400 employees, we are a truly global, collaborative team that connects every continent and industry seamlessly. From 2023, become a part of the Deutsche Börse Group.

We are Merck. We are a leading global science and technology company headquartered in Germany. We are curious explorers, courageous pioneers, and ingenious inventors. Our colleagues across the globe love innovating with science and technology to enrich people’s lives with our solutions in Life Science, Healthcare, and Electronics. Together, we dream big and are passionate about caring for our rich mix of people, customers, patients, and the planet. We believe in the positive power of science and technology. It has determined our actions since 1668 and inspires us to continue researching for a future worth living. As a family-owned company with over 350 years of experience, we stand for sustainability, responsibility, and innovative strength. We take pride in being a diverse and inclusive company that values and fosters the talents and abilities of our employees. That's why we are always looking for curious minds that see themselves imagining the unimaginable with us.

KPN’s strategy: Connect, Activate & Grow. Together we will continue in the direction we have set. A KPN that grows, that helps customers move forward, that connects people with people and that enables sustainable progress for everyone: And that's why we do it!

Essity is a leading global hygiene and health company dedicated to improving well-being through our products and solutions, essentials for everyday life. The name Essity stems from the words essentials and necessities. Our sustainable business model creates value for people and nature. Sales are conducted in approximately 150 countries under the leading global brands TENA and Tork, and other strong brands, such as JOBST, Leukoplast, Libero, Libresse, Lotus, Nosotras, Saba, Tempo, Vinda and Zewa. Essity has about 46,000 employees. Net sales in 2020 amounted to approximately SEK 122bn (EUR 11.6bn). The company’s headquarters is located in Stockholm, Sweden, and Essity is listed on Nasdaq Stockholm. Essity breaks barriers to well-being and contributes to a healthy, sustainable and circular society.