Description

My expertise is primarily focussed on setting up and deploying global purchasing strategies for raw materials, transport, goods and services in an international environment respecting procedures and regulatory compliances. Supplier management and reviews leading to long term win/win partnerships are essential.

This is done by analysing markets, conducting RFI’s/RFQ’s and selecting the final partners in collaboration with internal stakeholders.

My goal is to impact profitability and generate savings by empowering teams.

I am also available for support functions that require a bit more expertise.

Industry field of expertise

Languages

Dutch
Native or bilingual
English
Fluent
French
Native or bilingual

Workplace preferences

Can work on-site

Grimbergen (up to 30km)

JMM Consulting
Consultant/contractor
LOGISTICS AND SUPPLY CHAIN
September 2025 - Today (9 months)
JMM Consulting is actief in de consultancy sector en biedt ondersteuning in aankoop aan voor bedrijven en organisaties. Het bedrijf is opgericht door Jean Marc Melis en richt zich op het optimaliseren van inkoopprocessen. Het doel is om klanten efficiënter en kosteneffectiever te laten inkopen.
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• Implementation in collaboration with internal stakeholders
• Contract & vendor management
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• Manage operational purchasing activities, managing 2 buyers
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• Operational management of terminals in Europe and Asia (secondary distribution) and Claims handling
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