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Nicolas Heldmann

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SVP, Worldwide Sourcing & Procurement at OpenText
📍 Kitchener, Ontario, Canada

Nicolas is the Senior Vice President of Worldwide Sourcing & Procurement at OpenText, Canadas largest software company, where he has worked since 1996. He specializes in transforming procurement and finance operations to drive organic growth. He holds both a BBA and an MBA from Wilfrid Laurier University.

Beyond his corporate role, Nicolas is committed to business education, serving as a part-time professor in Operations Management at his alma mater. He values corporate social responsibility, publicly expressing pride in his companys philanthropic contributions to the local community.

He has demonstrated incredible loyalty and growth within one company, holding numerous leadership roles at OpenText for over 25 years.

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Experience
9 Years
Current Role
SVP, Worldwide Sourcing & Procurement
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Kitchener, Ontario, Canada
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Procurement Transformation
He is leading the transformation of the Source-to-Pay process to drive operating margin growth through strategic supplier management and digital enablement.
Operational Excellence
His career demonstrates a focus on turning traditional support functions into metrics-driven, customer-focused organizations that create tangible business impact.
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Career

Work history

2-2025
SVP, Worldwide Sourcing & Procurement
OpenText
10-2018 - 2-2025
SVP, Digital Business Services
OpenText
9-2016 - 10-2018
VP, Program Management Office
OpenText
1-2024 - 4-2024
Contract Teaching Faculty
Wilfrid Laurier University
9-1995 - 10-1996
Cost Accountant
DuPont
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Education
2000 - 2003
Masters of Business Administration (MBA)
Wilfrid Laurier University
1991 - 1995
Honours Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) - Co-operative Option
Wilfrid Laurier University
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