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      Yelene Van den Bossche is Director in the Procurement Advisory practice of KPMG, leading the Procurement Transformations team. With nearly a decade of experience, Yelene’s expertise spans across various industries, including life sciences, consumer goods & retail, professional services, telecom, public sector, and financial services.

      Throughout her career at KPMG, Yelene has managed and delivered transformations for both domestic and global companies – from Source-to-Contract and Third-Party-Risk, to Procure-to-Pay. Her work ranges from small-scale process benchmarks and maturity assessments to end-to-end operating model redesigns and implementations. She specializes in Coupa-enabled solution design, though her expertise in leading-practice procurement and project management extends to other digital enablers.

      Yelene’s approach is outcome-oriented, with a strong focus on delivering high-quality deliverables and end-to-end solutions that benefit the entire organisation. She takes pride in enabling cross-functional collaboration and achieving team objectives together with clients and partners, particularly in international settings.

      Beyond her client engagements, Yelene is committed to fostering a culture of continuous improvement, dedicating significant efforts to training and mentoring colleagues and leading internal improvement projects. By investing in talent, Yelene ensures that KPMG's skills and knowledge continuously evolve, enhancing client value and driving further success together.

      1. Areas of expertise
        • Digital Transformation in Procurement 
        • Procurement Operating Model assessment and redesign 
        • Optimization in Source-to-Pay including Third-party Risk Management 
      2. Education & qualification
        • Bachelor & master's in business economics – International Business, Strategy and Innovation at University of Leuven 
      3. Accreditations
        • PRINCE2 Foundation certified 
        • Coupa Business Spend Management, Implementation & Power apps certified