Company Background

Synertrade is a leading global provider of eProcurement software solutions that optimize purchasing and finance processes.

• HQ, New York USA

• Private Equity funded

• Founded by Eberhard Aust in 1999

Search Background

• Synertrade were looking to hire a country manager in Italy, to build momentum on the traction they have already created.

• The role required someone who had extensive supply chain and procurement experience.

• This role was for the first person on the ground in Italy and would need someone who had previously experience building sales teams from the ground up.

• Retained search agreement

The Search

• Oakstone conducted an extensive search to identify an initial shortlist of people.

• Oakstone’s Divisional Director, Andy Strong, then flew to Milan to conduct the first stage interviews in person to streamline the process and save the hiring manager time.

• Oakstone then presented a highly qualified shortlist.

The Result

• 1 month search to hire time

• Streamlined process

Successful Candidates Background

• The successful candidate had a background in supply chain and procurement, previously working in a smaller Italian software company as a Sales Manager and Managing Director.

• The successful candidate worked his way up in the company to VP Global Sales and Marketing.

• Oakstone have a strong continued relationship with the successful candidate.