Henri Melila

Background

About Henri Melila

Procurement & Operations Transformation Leader with 10+ years of international experience delivering measurable results across public, private, and development sectors. I specialize in designing and executing large-scale procurement transformations, operating-model redesigns, and digital enablement initiatives that drive efficiency, transparency, and sustainable value creation. I co-directed a $20 M global procurement transformation covering $9.8 B annual spend across 80+ countries, leading the deployment of Coupa Source-to-Pay and implementing a new global operating model. This programme improved process efficiency by 11 %, reduced cycle time by 65 %, and generated 9 % cost optimization while strengthening compliance and governance. My experience spans procurement reform, strategic sourcing, digital tools, change management, and capability building, working with executives to translate operational performance into long-term organizational impact. Passionate about leading high-performing teams, I help organizations transform procurement into a strategic growth and innovation enabler.