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➢ August 2019 – current: Teacher at Tallinn European Schoolo Class teacher grade 8o Biology teacher grade 9 – 12o Integrated Sciences teacher grade 8➢ 2011 – 2017: De Ceuster Meststoffen : Strategic Buyero I was responsible for the purchase commodities. o I took the lead in the negotiations with the suppliers and finalize the purchase contracts.o I set the purchase strategy for the commoditieso In cooperation with our in-house R&D department and the suppliers, I tried to incorporate the necessary innovation in our commodity products.o I managed the purchase budget of the commodities and maintained an ever growing network of + 100 suppliers in Europe, Asia and US.o I followed up the stock management and organised the overall delivery plan (timeline & budget planning) in cooperation with the supply chain department.o I monitored the quality of the incoming products and escalated towards suppliers if there were non-conformities.➢ 2007 – 2011: De Ceuster Meststoffen: Product & Sales Support Manager Home & Gardeno I was responsible for the communication and technical information of DCM products sold in the retail market (flyers, website, facebook, presentations, …).o I gave technical support to our sales team and our clients.o I have lead the implementation of the process for the development of the packaging and quality control after delivery.o I followed up the European and local (country) legislation concerning fertilizers, soil improvers, substrates and agriculture.o I gave support to the sales teams of the retail market in Belgium, Holland, France and Germany.

Listed skills include Dutch, Ict, Supply Chain, German, and 21 others.