2001-present: Procurement consultant
Restructuring of procurement function, Responsible for the analysis of the current procurement of X and the definition and implementation of process improvements and organizational changes leading to a more professional procurement function.
Procurement scan and improvement plan, Responsible for the analysis of the procurement activities of Y in the area of information technology and the definition and implementation of improvement plans for the procurement organization in close collaboration with the procurement director.
Activities include the analysis of the procurement process, identification of existing contracts and suppliers, definition and execution of tender projects, identification of improvements for the procurement organization, coaching of procurement director in implementation of improvements and cooperation with other divisions of the Groep.Contract manager, Verzekeringen
Responsible for IT contracting for the insurance division of this Group.Supplier selection, trading company
Responsible for market analysis, benchmarking and the selection of suppliers in the field of facilities. The company intends to resell products and services by means of an E-procurement application on the internet.Audit procurement process, Responsible for auditing the procurement process for energy of T, the operator of the high voltage energy network in the Netherlands. The goal was to define best practices for the procurement process and to develop a plan of action to realize improvements in the process in order to comply with the best practices in the future. The results of the audit form the basis for new regulatory rules for TenneT in the coming period of regulation.
Sr. buyer IP and data networks, Responsible for the procurement of IP and data networks and related products and services in Europe. Activities include the development and implementation of a procurement action plan for the European commodity team, managing tender projects, negotiation of European (frame)agreements, establish and maintain communication on different levels with the departments operations and design & planning and with other parts of the European procurement organization.
Procurement scan and improvement project, Responsible for the procurement of the business unit Solutions in support of major customer accounts with the goal to (re)negotiate contracts with the key suppliers and to achieve cost savings.

1998 – 2001: Procurement manager bids & proposals
Responsible for procurement activities related to bid and proposal projects for X customers in the Benelux and Nordics region. Activities include establishing and maintaining contacts with the customer sales teams, leading selection of project specific suppliers, negotiate contracts (hardware, software, services) and monitor implementation, realize procurement benefits by leveraging the procurement activities on a European and global level.
Sr. buyer Responsible for the procurement of telecommunication services and equipment for internal use in Europe. Activities include the cooperation within the global procurement team, establishing relationships with the management team of the IT department, developing procurement strategy for Europe, consolidation of contracts on European level, negotiation of European (frame)agreements, managing supplier relationships and supplier performance.
Buyer Responsible for the procurement of IT products and services for internal use for the Netherlands and the support of European procurement projects as part of the European IT commodity team.