Experience

SVK

• Belgium
• Wholesale Building Materials
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Procurement Manager

  • Nov 2020 - Present

  SVK is a Belgian manufacturer of fibre cement based building materials. Taking the procurement department to a higher level, being responsible for both direct and indirect spend. Strong interest in digital procurement, sustainable procurement, supplier relationship management and commodity markets. SVK is a Belgian manufacturer of fibre cement based building materials. Taking the procurement department to a higher level, being responsible for both direct and indirect spend. Strong interest in digital procurement, sustainable procurement, supplier relationship management and commodity markets.



Sodeco Valves

• Belgium
• Automation Machinery Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Purchase Director

  • Mar 2019 - Jul 2020

  Building a strong purchase department in a dynamic SME with the following key-responsibilities: * Supplier Relationship Management * Contract Negotiation / Contract Management * Inventory Management Building a strong purchase department in a dynamic SME with the following key-responsibilities: * Supplier Relationship Management * Contract Negotiation / Contract Management * Inventory Management



CTA Group

• Belgium
• Mining
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Procurement & Strategic Sourcing Manager

  • Apr 2017 - Feb 2019

  Sourcing & Procurement of the following major product categories for mining companies in West-Africa : * Spare parts (Earth Moving Equipment) * Chemicals * Lubricants * Technical commodities (generators, motors, pumps, drilling tools, electricals) * Trucks, trailers, forklifts Negotiation of distribution agreements (for distribution in West-Africa) with key-suppliers Sourcing & Procurement of the following major product categories for mining companies in West-Africa : * Spare parts (Earth Moving Equipment) * Chemicals * Lubricants * Technical commodities (generators, motors, pumps, drilling tools, electricals) * Trucks, trailers, forklifts Negotiation of distribution agreements (for distribution in West-Africa) with key-suppliers



AZ Jan Portaels

• Belgium
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Procurement Manager

  • Dec 2016 - Apr 2017

  Responsible for the procurement of a wide variety of categories : indirect spend, services, pharmaceuticals, medical devices Public Procurement Group purchasing together with other healthcare institutions Responsible for the procurement of a wide variety of categories : indirect spend, services, pharmaceuticals, medical devices Public Procurement Group purchasing together with other healthcare institutions



OrientaEuro

• Belgium
• Professional Training and Coaching
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Highly motivated and dedicated volunteer

  • Jul 2016 - Nov 2016

  Part time volunteer with focus on translation from English, French and Spanish into Dutch Part time volunteer with focus on translation from English, French and Spanish into Dutch



Van Leeuwen Buizen België (Wauters)

• Belgium
• Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Purchasing Manager

  • Oct 2009 - Jun 2016

  Jean Wauters SA/NV is Belgium's leading special steel stockist supplying carbon and alloy steel grades (hot rolled, forged and cold drawn) to end users in Belgium, France, The Netherlands and several export markets. I was in charge of the purchasing department for the worldwide purchasing of special steel, doing contract negotiations in English, French, German and Spanish. These steel grades were purchased directly from steel mills in Europe, Russia and China. Jean Wauters SA/NV is Belgium's leading special steel stockist supplying carbon and alloy steel grades (hot rolled, forged and cold drawn) to end users in Belgium, France, The Netherlands and several export markets. I was in charge of the purchasing department for the worldwide purchasing of special steel, doing contract negotiations in English, French, German and Spanish. These steel grades were purchased directly from steel mills in Europe, Russia and China.



Summit Energy

• United States
• Oil and Gas
• 1 - 100 Employee

• International Client Energy Manager

  • Oct 2007 - Oct 2009

  Summit Energy provides energy management and sustainability services to organizations in a wide range of industries. I was responsible for the pan-european energy procurement consultancy on natural gas and electric power contracts for several multinational clients. An important part of the job was generating savings for the client by applying the agreed strategy and efficient communication. Summit Energy provides energy management and sustainability services to organizations in a wide range of industries. I was responsible for the pan-european energy procurement consultancy on natural gas and electric power contracts for several multinational clients. An important part of the job was generating savings for the client by applying the agreed strategy and efficient communication.



ALDI Belgium

• Belgium
• Retail Groceries
• 700 & Above Employee

• Buyer

  • May 2003 - Apr 2007

  Aldi is a leading global discount supermarket chain with activities in several countries. I worked as a buyer at Aldi's Belgian HQ with responsability for the purchasing of the following categories : Food : frozen food, dairy, tobacco, sweet sandwich fillings Non - food : textiles, shoewear, accessoires, bags & suitcases, sportswear, carpets & floor coverings The contract negotiations were held in Dutch, French or German. Aldi is a leading global discount supermarket chain with activities in several countries. I worked as a buyer at Aldi's Belgian HQ with responsability for the purchasing of the following categories : Food : frozen food, dairy, tobacco, sweet sandwich fillings Non - food : textiles, shoewear, accessoires, bags & suitcases, sportswear, carpets & floor coverings The contract negotiations were held in Dutch, French or German.



Financieel Fundament

• Financial Services

• Sales Manager

  • Nov 2002 - Jan 2003

  Financieel Fundament was an Antwerp based financial consultancy company, active in the B2C market. My responsabilty was to manage and to coach the sales force (7 people). I also visited clients myself. Financieel Fundament was an Antwerp based financial consultancy company, active in the B2C market. My responsabilty was to manage and to coach the sales force (7 people). I also visited clients myself.



ING Nederland

• Netherlands
• Banking
• 700 & Above Employee

• Account Manager (Interim Assignment)

  • Feb 2002 - Oct 2002

  ING Bank is a large retail bank, part of the ING Group. Based in the South of The Netherlands, my focus was on the sales of financial products to Belgian customers. ING Bank is a large retail bank, part of the ING Group. Based in the South of The Netherlands, my focus was on the sales of financial products to Belgian customers.



Thomas Cook

• United Kingdom
• Travel Arrangements
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Tour Rep / Coast Manager / Resident Manager

  • May 1996 - Jan 2002

  Thomas Cook Service AG operates as a subsidiary of Thomas Cook Group plc. I started as a tour guide in 1996 and took up several positions in different countries. The main focus was on B2C sales of holiday related products (excursions), customer service (Dutch, French and German speaking customers), and managing teams (to +/- 25 tour guides). I gathered working experience in the following countries : Spain, Italy, Portugal, Austria, Bulgaria, Tunisia, Maldives, The Gambia… Show more Thomas Cook Service AG operates as a subsidiary of Thomas Cook Group plc. I started as a tour guide in 1996 and took up several positions in different countries. The main focus was on B2C sales of holiday related products (excursions), customer service (Dutch, French and German speaking customers), and managing teams (to +/- 25 tour guides). I gathered working experience in the following countries : Spain, Italy, Portugal, Austria, Bulgaria, Tunisia, Maldives, The Gambia, Venezuela. Show less Thomas Cook Service AG operates as a subsidiary of Thomas Cook Group plc. I started as a tour guide in 1996 and took up several positions in different countries. The main focus was on B2C sales of holiday related products (excursions), customer service (Dutch, French and German speaking customers), and managing teams (to +/- 25 tour guides). I gathered working experience in the following countries : Spain, Italy, Portugal, Austria, Bulgaria, Tunisia, Maldives, The Gambia… Show more Thomas Cook Service AG operates as a subsidiary of Thomas Cook Group plc. I started as a tour guide in 1996 and took up several positions in different countries. The main focus was on B2C sales of holiday related products (excursions), customer service (Dutch, French and German speaking customers), and managing teams (to +/- 25 tour guides). I gathered working experience in the following countries : Spain, Italy, Portugal, Austria, Bulgaria, Tunisia, Maldives, The Gambia, Venezuela. Show less