Filip De Gussemé

Head of Purchasing & Inventory

Leuven, Flemish Region, Belgium

About

Experienced Purchasing Manager with a demonstrated history of working in the retail, catering and wholesale industry. Skilled in Negotiation, Spend Analysis, Retail and Strategic Sourcing. Strong operations professional.

Experience

  • Head of Purchasing & Inventory at Variapack nv
    Sep 2025 - Present · 10 mos

    Responsible for the strategic and operational management of purchasing and inventory, with a focus on optimizing supply chain performance, cost control, and product availability. Leading a team of 2 Category Managers, 2 Inventory Officers, and 1 Category Developer, with a strong emphasis on collaboration, data-driven decision-making, and continuous process improvement. Actively involved in supplier management, assortment strategy, and inventory optimization to support overall business objectives.

  • Vrijwilliger Ambulancier NDPV at JOMA-Medical
    Jan 2024 - Present · 2 yrs 6 mos

    Als vrijwilliger bij JOMA MEDICAL bieden wij bijstand op de eerst hulp posten tijdens kleine en grotere activiteiten.

  • Indirect Procurement Manager (Consultant) at McDonald's
    Nov 2022 - Sep 2025 · 2 yrs 11 mos

    The McDonald's Belgium story kicks off on 21 March 1978, with its very first restaurant on Place de la Bourse in Brussels. But that was only the beginning—today, McDonald's Belgium boasts more than 120 restaurants managed by 25 franchisees, employing over 5,000 people, and serving up 69,000 meals a day. Today, there is table service, both early birds and night owls are welcome at the restaurants, and customers can have their favorite burgers delivered to their homes.

  • Vrijwilliger EHBO at Het Vlaamse Kruis vzw
    Jul 2020 - Dec 2023 · 3 yrs 6 mos

    Hulpverlening op evenementen, waaronder Tomorrowland, Pukkelpop, alsook kleinere lokale evenementen.

  • Senior Buyer at Compass Group BELGIUM
    Jan 2021 - Nov 2022 · 1 yr 11 mos

    COMPASS GROUP BelgiLux NV (Evere, Belgium) : Compass-Group is a global leader in Food Services. Present in 45 countries, 3 Regions and 5 sectors. Strong focus on Health an Safety within an extensive portfolio of B2B brands. With a decentralised approach and a high scale in procurement and central functions there is a driving performance trough operational execution. Responsibilities: • Responsible for the category non food o Machines, equipment, supplies o Construction & Technics o Packaging and tableware o Vending equipment o Cleaning companies and other operational purchases • Responsible category drinks o Cold drinks o Coffee and hot drinks o Alcoholic Beverages • Responsible category Candy and Sweets