Veenendaal, Utrecht, Netherlands
Senior procurement and commercial specialist with extensive leadership experience managing large, complex procurement portfolios in mining, energy, and infrastructure environments. Proven track record in strategic sourcing, category management, supplier negotiations, and procurement transformation - delivering cost savings, risk reduction, and long-term value creation. Known for strong stakeholder engagement, clear decision-making, and the ability to operate effectively in complex, international environments. Experienced in using SAP and Coupa as enabling tools within mature procurement functions. Currently based in the Netherlands and open to senior procurement, category management, and commercial roles.
Procurement Consultant (Independent) 📍 Purcurely B.V. | Sep 2024 – Present | Veenendaal, Netherlands - Providing independent procurement and commercial support to organizations on a contract basis - Supporting strategic sourcing, contract negotiation, and supplier management initiatives - Advising on procurement process improvement and governance - Delivering flexible, project-based procurement leadership support
Direct & Indirect Procurement. Logistics and warehouse. Contract and Supplier management. Negotiate and draft contracts.
I am the head of the Procurement department and manage all procurement activities within the company. Within my role I am also responsible for commercial/economic transformation (Enterprise Development) within the region where Tubatse Ferrochrome is situated. It is a process of promoting and developing local businesses, which will enable these local businesses to supply and render goods and services to the company. Responsibilities: • Managing the procurement department by means of monitoring, evaluating and developing procurement performance within Tubatse’s business environment. • Managing the procurement department by means of monitoring, evaluating and developing procurement performance within Tubatse’s business environment. • Report to head office on the monthly performance and efficiency of the department. • Developed a strategy plan for sustainable procurement and execution thereof. • Build and maintain relationships with suppliers, contractors and service providers as well as internal end users. • Oversee the scope of work, tender and adjudication processes. • Negotiate, draft and finalize contracts with suppliers, contractors and service providers. • Assist the project department with compiling scope of work, planning, variations and dispute resolutions. • Manage the general contract administration process, including safekeeping and record holding of signed contracts. • Manage contractor performance and vendor/supplier complaints for all production and maintenance departments. • Manage stores/warehouse when relevant person is not available. • Compiled Enterprise Development policy and strategy for Tubatse Ferrochrome. Manage the implementation of the various Enterprise Development Project (19 to date). • Compiling and managing budgets for the Procurement and Enterprise Development Departments. • The IT systems used at Tubatse, Samancor is SAP
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