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Description

With over 15 years of experience in procurement and supply chain management, I am a freelance Procurement Manager specializing in strategic sourcing, supplier management, contract negotiation, and cost optimization across various sectors. I assist organizations in tackling procurement challenges by developing effective strategies and streamlining processes.

I collaborate closely with multidisciplinary teams such as production, logistics, finance, and project management to ensure procurement activities align with business objectives and run efficiently. My focus is on building transparent, ethical supplier relationships while saving costs and minimizing risks.

With experience in various ERP and procurement systems, including Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central, SAP, Navision, 2BA, and more, I optimize workflows and improve data accuracy.

With strong leadership and communication skills, I lead teams and ensure alignment with stakeholders to achieve procurement goals. Available for short and long-term freelance projects, ready to help your organization achieve measurable results.

Industry field of expertise

Languages

Dutch
Native or bilingual
English
Fluent
French
Basic

Workplace preferences

Can work on-site

Hoogstraten (up to 50km), Antwerpen (up to 50km), Hasselt (up to 50km), Breda (up to 50km)

Hellings FLOW
Founder
June 2019 - Today (7 years)
As founder and procurement expert at Hellings-Flow, I support companies in optimizing their purchasing processes, supplier strategy, and cost control. I take a results-driven approach, focusing on transparency, efficiency, and practical solutions tailored to SMEs and industrial businesses.
Implementation and optimization of ERP and procurement systems Contract negotiations
Netceed Belgium
Freelance Purchasing Manager
TELECOMMUNICATIONS
January 2025 - June 2025 (5 months)
Antwerpen, Belgium
At Netceed Belgium, I worked as a freelance procurement advisor and was responsible for setting up and developing the entire procurement department. This included establishing both strategic and operational procurement processes, structuring internal procedures, and creating an efficient workflow for ordering and supplier management.

I was also in charge of supplier selection, evaluation, and negotiations, with a strong focus on cost efficiency, delivery reliability, and process transparency. As a result of this assignment, the organization gained a professional and scalable procurement framework to support future growth.
Jack-Up Barge BV
Freelance Purchasing Manager
June 2024 - December 2024 (6 months)
Oosterhout, NB, Netherlands
As a freelance procurement advisor at Jack-Up Barge, I supported the organization in optimizing and structuring the purchasing process within a maritime and technically complex environment. I was responsible for analyzing and streamlining procurement procedures, supplier selection, and advising on the preparation of contracts for technical goods and services.

Additionally, I led a project at 2BA focused on improving data quality and supplier information management to enhance procurement efficiency and compliance.
Supplier management Supply chain coordination Implementation and optimization of ERP and procurement systems Strategic procurement planning Cost control, budgeting, and data analysis