Consulting Services

Empowering startups and corporations with tailored strategies for growth, efficiency, and success

Sandugash Sembinova

Strategic Procurement & Vendor Governance | 26+ years across Oil & Gas, Finance, Tech

Brussels-based | Available across EU (Hybrid/Remote)

What I bring — now, on a 2–3 days/week basis

For companies in transition, scaling, or complexity, I offer executive-level consulting in:

Strategic Procurement Leadership
Contract & Vendor Strategy Design
Supplier Rationalisation & Governance
Critical Negotiations & Commercial Turnarounds
Interim Procurement Leadership (3–6 months)

Typical Impact:

Glencore / Viterra – Swiss vendor carve-outs, portfolio cleanup
ENI / KPO / Kazminerals – Oil & gas contract frameworks
Shell / Intertrust / Essentium – Procurement governance redesign

How I Work:

Fractional setup: 2–3 days/week
Remote or hybrid (EU-wide)
High-trust, low-friction collaborations
Strategic depth + clarity under pressure

Why Teams Choose Me:

I deliver fast, focused results — no hand-holding needed
I bring structure into ambiguity, and calm into transformation
I’ve trained 100+ professionals and renegotiated €100M+ in contracts

Let’s Talk If You Need:

a strategic procurement mind to untangle vendor complexity
a fractional leader to guide a transformation
or a calm, trusted force in the middle of commercial pressure

www.steppebystep.com | Brussels-based | Fluent in complexity

OUR CONSULTING EXPERTISE

Procurement Transformation

We implement strategies that streamline operations, enhance efficiency, and reduce costs. Our approach ensures your procurement processes are agile and future-ready

Vendor&Supplier Management

Build strong relationships with suppliers, optimize performance, and mitigate risks. We help you create a robust supplier network that drives value.

Full Contractual Lifecycle

From drafting contracts to overseeing compliance and performance, we guide you through every stage of the contractual lifecycle.

Why Choose Us?

With years of experience working with international companies, startups, and universities, we bring a unique blend of expertise and innovation to every project. Our approach is tailored to your needs, ensuring measurable results and long-term success.

Proven track record with global clients.

Customized solutions for startups and corporations.

Focus on efficiency, growth, and innovation.

Trusted By Leading Organizations

Ready to Transform Your Business?

Contact us today to learn how our we can help you achieve your goals!

Consulting & Advisory Services

From vendor governance to contract transformation — choose the support your business needs.

Procurement Strategy Sprint

3 days – €2,100

Category map + spend overview
Quick-win recommendations
1:1 strategy session

Vendor Governance Framework

5 days – €3,250

Vendor segmentation model
KPI dashboard
Governance policy template

Contract Audit & Redesign

€1,500 fixed

Audit of up to 5 contracts
Red flag report & recommendations
Optional clause library

Negotiation Coaching for Procurement Teams

1 day – €950

Real-life case coaching
Power mapping & scripts
Deal rehearsal

Corporate Training Workshops

€1,500–1,800 per module

Contract Lifecycle Management
Negotiating with Suppliers
Strategic Sourcing Fundamentals

Add-on Services

Contract Template Customization → from €500
ERP Implementation Support → from €750/day
Procurement Interviews & Talent Coaching → from €600

Ready to improve your vendor performance or contract efficiency?
Let’s start with a free 30-minute intro call.

📩 Contact: sandugash@steppebystep.com

What they say: people who worked with us

Sandugash has travelled around the world and brings a lot of experience from different organizations. This results in a lot of knowledge which she likes to share with the people around her.Dealing with highly changing environments she knows how to keep her head cool and keep oversight, while always being herself. She is a real gain to every team.

Essentium BV

I have come to know Sandugash during our mutual employment at InterTrustGroup. I have yet to meet another procurement specialist with the same knowledge and relentless will to get to the bottom of things as Sandugash.

CTO, AI

Sandugash has done an excellent job at Glencore Agriculture to help us establish our IT contracts portfolio as we separated the business from the holding company, so in quite a hectic environment. She was very professional, tough yet fair, and certainly a pleasure to work with. I loved working with Sandugash and wholeheartedly recommend her.

Interim, CIO

Sandugash assisted us during the submission phase of a proposal for a funded project, and we genuinely appreciate her invaluable guidance. Her dedication and insightful feedback on our proposal have been truly exceptional. I am incredibly grateful for her expertise and support, which have significantly influenced my professional growth and development.

Director of Operations and Finance

We have had the privilege of participating in a high-quality mentoring experience with Sandugash. Her qualifications are truly impressive, supported by extensive expertise in this specialized field. We are deeply appreciative of the opportunity to collaborate with her and benefit from her guidance. Sandugash provided valuable insights and assistance in navigating the intricacies of contracts. Her advice is invaluable, and we hope to successfully implement it in our future contractual endeavors.

STARTUP FOUNDERS

I wanted to thank you for the lessons and sessions we had. I am very thankful for all the effort you put in to help us and make it as personalized as possible. I felt like I was heard and understood and I believe this is the best we as students can have. I feel confident that following the steps you taught us we can start our professional career and find a suitable job for ourselves. I have never seen such a devoted lecturer and I wish you all the best in the future. Thank you!!!

University Student