Damianos Psychos
@damianospsychos
I lead source-to-pay transformation, competitive sourcing, and procurement operations across global teams.
GreeceWhat I'm looking for
At Booking.com, I led the relaunch of procurement policy and Ivalua/SAP S4HANA tooling for a business unit, redesigning the full source-to-pay cycle as part of the company’s broader procurement transformation.
I strengthened competitive sourcing through 3-bid process improvements, managed vendor relationships across annual spend under €100K, and acted as an escalation point for complex procurement decisions. Promoted within 18 months, I built and led an eight-person team across the Netherlands and Romania while improving SLAs and reducing backlogs.
Previously, I supported end-to-end procure-to-pay processes at Booking.com, helped relaunch Ivalua, and delivered buyer training that reduced support tickets and improved self-sufficiency.
My background as a professional footballer alongside university studies shaped the discipline, resilience, and performance under pressure that I bring to procurement leadership.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Procurement Operations Manager
Booking.com
Jul 2022 - Present (4 years 1 month)
Led relaunch of procurement policy and tooling (Ivalua / SAP S4HANA) for a business unit, redesigning the full source-to-pay cycle. Managed vendor relationships, improved SLAs, and led an international team of 8.
Procurement Operations Specialist
Booking.com
Mar 2021 - Jun 2022 (1 year 3 months)
Supported end-to-end P2P processes, resolving supplier and stakeholder queries. Led relaunch of Ivalua, partnering with leadership and super-users to drive adoption, and designed buyer training to reduce support tickets.
Project Coordinator
Only4Stars Players & Match Agency
Dec 2020 - Mar 2021 (3 months)
Managed project scope, stakeholder communication, and budgeting for a players and match agency.
Floor Manager / Front Desk Officer
Ammonite Hotel
May 2019 - Oct 2020 (1 year 5 months)
Ran front-of-house operations and trained junior staff before moving into procurement.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Athens University of Economics & Business
Bachelor of Science, Business Administration & Management
2011 - 2017
Pursued a degree in Business Administration & Management, balancing studies with a professional football career.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
GreeceAuthorized to work in
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