Netherlands
I am an experienced procurement and supply chain professional with over 25 years of international experience. I deliver results-driven solutions that optimize cost efficiency, ensure compliance, and foster cross-functional collaboration. I’m skilled in contract negotiation, global category management, and building strategic supplier partnerships that drive innovation and create long-term value. I’m a pragmatic business focused thinker with a clear strategic focus, able to turn complex challenges into understandable and actionable results. I’m passionate about applying smart solutions, including AI and digital tools, to enhance procurement processes and overall efficiency. I naturally connect people, processes, and strategy, and I lead with a coaching mindset to empower international, cross-functional teams. I thrive at the intersection of strategy, transformation, and execution. I bring a sharp commercial mindset, a collaborative leadership style, and the ability to align supplier ecosystems with business objectives. Integrity, sustainability, and commitment underpin both my professional and personal ethos. I’m actively engaged in community initiatives, with a strong focus on creating meaningful and lasting impact in both business and society.
Complex subcontract management; Full responsibility for high‑risk, high‑value supplier work packages in a major defense program. Cross‑functional project leadership; Lead multidisciplinary teams across engineering, legal, finance, and category management. Supplier performance & governance: Drive OTIF delivery, milestone achievement, quality compliance, and recovery actions. Risk & opportunity control; Maintain subcontract risk registers and contribute to overall project risk management. Contract & cost optimization: Manage kick‑offs, contractual obligations, lifecycle cost control, and commercial negotiations. Continuous improvement leadership; Implement corrective actions, strengthen supplier interfaces, and support long‑term performance improveme
Responsible for HR Categories: • HR Services • Contingent Labour / Temp Labour / External Workforce • Permanent Recruitment • Employee Cross Border Mobility • Mobility Tax • Training • Outplacement • Employee Reward and Benefits • Payroll Services - Global Category HR Services and External Workforce, managing a significant € x00 million spend. - Develop and implement procurement category strategies aligned with organizational goals. - Negotiate contracts, ensure policy compliance, and lead cross-functional projects. Impact: Positioned procurement as a strategic enabler of HR Services, workforce scalability and operational resilience across global markets.
-Responsible for Procurement of IT services, IT Subcontracting, Recruitment, and Professional services. - Conducted complex contract negotiations, resulting in margin improvements and cost savings. - Managed an international team with a spend responsibility of €180 million. Impact: Achieved consistent margin improvements and enhanced supply chain responsiveness in a fast-paced, serviceoriented environment.
- Managed various categories including Professional Services, Recruitment, Subcontractors, Housing & Logistics, Fleet & Travel, Marketing & Communication. - Developed procurement strategies, achieved cost savings, and improved margin through process optimization. Impact: Strengthened procurement’s contribution to operational excellence and sustainability across the functions.
Achmea Group IT Services, Apeldoorn; Insurance & Banking - Negotiated agreements with IT service suppliers, introduced cost calculation models for external consultants and implemented cost-saving measuresand. Impact: Improved transparency and control over IT-related procurement, supporting business continuity and compliance.
- Coordinated payment services and managed administration of Achmea Retail Bank Impact: Ensured reliability and resilience in core financial operations.