Over ok1974

A “hands on” sourcing/procurement leader with 19 years experience in an R&D, CPO office and factory environment working both in virtual and multicultural teams. Experience in Dutch, Swedish and American multinationals and a Korean-Dutch joint venture. Proven track record in consumer electronics, building industry, medical devices and orthopeadics.

Specialties: BOM/direct purchasing, Category mgt, Sourcing strategy, Sourcing in product creation process, team building/development and cross disciplinairy cooperation.

During the Medtech years extended the experience with:
– Supplier Quality Assurance (SQA) in a medical device environment.
– Building fool proof procurement and SQ processes validated by Anvisa, DEKRA and FDA audits.

Vast international exposure to several cultures Asia (China, Japan, India and South Korea), USA and most European countries and lived in South Korea for 2 years.

Nature: Driven, self starting, can-do attitude, focus.
Gallup Strengthfinder top 5 themes: Inidividualization, Analytical, Competition, Focus and Learner.