Murat Sert

Murat Sert is a seasoned procurement professional with extensive experience in IT procurement and strategic sourcing. Currently serving as Global Procurement Category Manager IT at AkzoNobel since February 2022, Murat oversees significant IT vendor relationships and manages multi-million dollar deals. Prior roles include Team Leader IT Procurement at Essent, where leadership involved senior stakeholder management and team management, and positions at innogy S.E., focusing on software procurement and strategic buying. With a foundational background in project buying at Vanderlande Industries and lean project management at Mars, Murat has consistently demonstrated expertise in managing complex procurement processes across diverse international projects. Murat holds a Master's degree in Supply Chain Management from Rotterdam School of Management, Erasmus University, along with several certifications in negotiation and procurement management.