I am an open, enthusiastic senior leader in purchasing and supply chain management, with >25 years’ experience in purchasing, subcontracting and supply chain management. My role at THALES NEDERLAND BV includes the sourcing of several programs; (Implementing Group Strategy, Engineering & Development, Subcontracting) in an international business environment; based in two Thales offices as well in Hengelo as in Eindhoven. Prior to joining THALES NEDERLAND BV, he spent several years at PHILIPS ETG (Corporate Purchasing), HOWDEN (Project management) & TOMRA SYSTEMS (Logistics & Purchasing). I am an integer, result-driven & process orientated person and a team player, keen on process improvement & searching new business opportunities within supply chains.Professional Experience:-Project management (Complex projects in Tunnel Ventilation)-Contract Management-General Expenses: (Investment programs and hiring of personal)-Surface Treatment Purchasing for complex parts/materials-Printed Circuit Boards, Sub-Assemblies and bare boards (layers)-Program Purchasing in cross-functional teams-Supply Chain Management-Supply Base creation-Transfer Management-Service management