My background :
Seasoned conscientious professional with 25+ years of experience in International Procurement (strategic and operational) and Supply Chain.
Committed contractor in ad interim contracts and projects. Reliable, self-supporting, communicative, responsible, passionate, believer in perpetual improvement.

I procured / traded what :
Materials ; hardware, complex / technical high value components & installations, chemicals. Services ; maintenance, repair & overhaul, logistics, warehousing.
Non Product Related ; HRM, ICT hardware & software, security, car fleet, outsourcing, cleaning, catering.

I managed what :
Small teams, commodities, sourcing, contracts, vendors, audits, quality, MRO, process improvement, projects.

My specialities :
- leading the procurement process of specification, sourcing, selection, contracting, execution, evaluation,
- realize savings on TCO of commodities by benchmarking & analysis,
- communication & negotiation with international suppliers and (internal) clients at all levels,
- change management, with continuous improvement scheme, with six sigma,
- vendor performance management by KPI’s and quality management by audits,
- international supply chain operations in complex environment,
- very experienced in the field / international environments, alone or in teamwork.

2006 - present : Ad Interim contractor ; various projects in Procurement / Supply Chain

2014 : Short improvement projects in procurement / supply chain.
2013 : Procurement Consultant (CONSULTANCY) Emeritor Procurement Services BV
Scope : procurement improvement projects, financial procurement analysis.
2011 / 2012 : 17 months - Project Manager (TELECOMMUNICATION) – GSM Systems BV.
Scope : Sourcing & procurement of HRM, facilities services, real estate, quality / ISO9001.
Achievements : Procurement project in New York, USA.
2010 : 5 months - Senior Logistics Team Leader (PACKAGING) - Smart Carriers BV.
Scope : logistics, sales and rental support for re-usable packaging solutions.
Achievements : Teacher training courses in Poland.
2010 : 5 months – Procurement Manager (FINANCE & TRAVEL) - American Express Germany
Scope : Procurement & contracts : car fleet, ICT, telecom, real estate, finance, security.
Achievements : HR outsourcing contract, security contract, car fleet contract.
2008 / 2009 : 20 months - Procurement Manager (ELECTRONICS, AMS) - Jabil Global Services BV, Reverse logistics service provider for HP.
Scope : 3 FTE, Sourcing & procurement of hardware for laptops, negotiations with vendors. Achievements : Set up of procurement team with commodities and contracts. 3 party contracts negotiation meetings in China, Korea and Taiwan with ODM’s.
2007 / 2008 : 4 months - Section Head Procurement (GOVERNMENT) - Royal Dutch Navy.
Scope : 9 FTE, all procurement activities and management of main projects, public tendering.
Achievements : HR projects, tug boats hiring contract, finance/cashless ship project, MRO
2007 : 8 months - Purchase & Logistics Manager (AVIATION) - EPCOR BV.
Scope : 7 FTE, all procurement activities and management, contract management.
Achievements : Transition to 100% KLM, re-organisation of supply chain and warehouse.
2006 : 11 months - Logistics Support Manager (AVIATION) - Heli-One, in Macae, Brazil.
Scope : 5 FTE, procurement & warehousing, all material management / supply chain. Re-organisation of complete supply chain, procurement, logistics and warehouse procedures.
Achievements : Integration lead into the global support organisation. Set up of new reporting systems with KPI’s. Perpetual stock check system (5500 line items).

2003 - 2005 : Logistics Manager (AVIATION) - Aero Contractors of Nigeria Ltd, Lagos / Port Harcourt, Nigeria, www.acn.aero
Scope :
- 8 FTE, accountable for 2 logistics groups in Nigeria and 1 group in Holland. Control and supervision of all logistics activities for 17 helicopters and 10 airplanes.
- Daily supervision of complete materials process. Cost optimization projects in procurement, transport and administration. Transport company selection. Warranty program execution.
Achievements :
- Supervision & execution on site of 8 months project in Port Harcourt to move and set up of new warehouse, including monitoring processes & procedures, re-arrangement of staff.
2001 - 2003 : Purchasing Manager (OIL & GAS) – OPW-Fluid Transfer Group BV Nieuw Vennep, Liquid handling, tank truck equipment, loading arms, www.opw-ftg.nl
Scope :
- 2 FTE, material & supplier management, budget control, strategic sourcing, preferred key supplier evaluation & selection, international frame work contract negotiations with suppliers, supplier auditing, warranty management, reporting to managing director, member management team.
Achievements :
- Set up of supplier claim warranty program and preferred supplier program.

1996 – 2001 : Buyer / Logistics Officer (AVIATION) - Schreiner Airways BV, Hoofddorp
Scope :
- Management of materials requirements ; sourcing, suppliers selection (& evaluation), (complex) contract negotiations, purchasing. MRO handling, tear down report analysis.
- Inventory and budget control of components. Planning and control of consumables.
- Monitoring and control of contract ordering, expediting & reminding.
- Organisation and control of supply chain process from Manufacturer to final destination.
- Warranty handling.
Achievements :
- Set up and executing call off contracts & frame work contracts & key supply contracts, standardisation of multiple operation used materials, preferred suppliers selection system.

1993 - 1996 : Contract Administration Manager (AVIATION) - Schreiner & Co. BV, Trading
Scope :
- 1 FTE, contract management with customer & suppliers. Physical goods inspections. All air- & sea logistics. Handling Letter of Credits. All invoicing from suppliers & to customers.
Achievements :
- Successful contract negotiations with Government for test equipment (1.7M)

1989 - 1993 : Buyer / Sales Engineer (AVIATION) - Schreiner & Co BV, Trading
Scope :
- Selling to customers materials and MRO services to customers, buying from suppliers, sourcing, suppliers selection, new & repair.
Achievements :
- Consolidation and extension of customer accounts, increased turnover.

1982 - 1989 : Worked in Lux. as car technician, bartender, car rental rep, chauffeur, night clerk.

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