Johan van Duijn is an experienced Purchasing Manager with a strong background in managing Procurement teams. He has over 20 years experience in the purchasing, sourcing and contracting domains, the last 4 years being in Asia. Having also worked in the United States he has a proven experience in dealing with people from different cultural backgrounds. He is motivated by the achievement of results and is currently looking for a new challenge.
CAREER OBJECTIVE:
To secure a management position in the field of purchasing with an experienced company in Asia.
WORK EXPERIENCE
General Manager Finbus Services Ltd – Hong Kong
Dec 2012 to present Working upon request of European customers, most of them active in the fixed line and mobile telecom markets, acting as local sourcing and purchasing representative. Activities include, but are not limited to, supplier sourcing and organize factory visits, perform factory audits with focus on technical, financial and CSR areas, report drafting and startup of NDA and contractual negotiations once approval is received from customer. The job requires frequent travel to China, Indonesia, South Korea, Malaysia and Thailand.
Contract Manager One Axcess Ltd – Hong Kong
Feb 2012 to Nov 2012 This is an all-round function requiring cross-functional follow up with internal and external partners to ensure deadlines are met, requirements can be signed off and results are delivered in accordance with requirements and budget constraints. Project tracking within the company with Operations, Finance and Compliance teams. Manage vendor relationships, drive their Support development and negotiation of contracts performance and suggest cost saving measures. Oversee, draft and review business contracts (eg SLA’s, MOU’s, NDA’s, brokerage agreements) and other legal documentation. Manage the contract administration: database and follow-up for renewals and revision.
Contract Manager Cathay Pacific Airways – Hong Kong
Jun 2011 to Nov 2011 Manage contract scope, service level compliance and commercialmatters as per contractual agreements. Support development and negotiation of contracts with detailed pricing levels, scope of work and service levels. Manage supplier performance using established corporate framework and drive continuous improvements and cost saving initiatives to maximize the value achieved from the service suppliers. Manage contract renewal by working with the different key stakeholders to ensure new Cathay Pacific requirements are incorporated. Support bench-marking exercise to ensure service levels and costs are competitive.
Purchasing Manager a.i. AXA Bank Europe – Brussels
Aug 2010 to Nov 2010 This was a 3-month consultancy contract prior to moving to Hong Kong. Promoting the role of the Procurement department within the organization, showing the added value of early involvement and clear procedures. Assisting the Head of Procurement in setting up the processes and procedures. Assisting the buyers in various projects covering different spent portfolios (Professional Services, Marketing, Merchandising…)
Purchasing Manager Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Communication (SWIFT) – Brussels
Aug 2007- May 2010 Responsible for the “Facilities & Premises” departments. Follow-up of all maintenance contracts for SWIFT HQ and Operation Centers (OPC) in Europe and the Far-East. Experience in negotiating with local service providers and suppliers.
Assisting departmental heads in major projects such as the extension of OPC-Netherlands and OPC-Hong Kong, the construction of a new OPC in Switzerland and start-up of the SWIFT offices in Mumbai, Dubai and Tokyo.
Day-to-day handling of requisitions and contract management.
Purchasing Manager Belgian Post Group – Brussels
Apr 2006 – Jul 2007 Responsible for the development and implementation of purchasing policy and processes, best practices, norms and standards while integrating the different aspects inherent of the Public Sector (legislation on state run companies and Private Sector (pricing, competition, suppliers).
Procurement Manager Proximus – Belgacom Mobile/Vodafone – Brussels
Jan 2000 – Mar 2006 Defined business needs: built relationships with internal customers to create awareness of changing company requirements and cross-departmental developments.
Negotiations and Contract Drafting in close collaboration with the Legal dept.
Contract Management using the “Contracto” management tool.
Market Knowledge/Vendor Management: built relationships with vendors.
Contributed to the Sourcing/Procurement/Contracting strategy for all “Services” including: Merchandising, Marketing, Sales, HR related matters (permanent staff and contractors), Handsets & SIM cards, media buying and printed matters.
Responsible for the organizing of large events, from concept stage until execution such as the “Proximus Diamond Games” in Antwerp (tennis tournament with the top 10 male and female tennis players) and the “24 hours of Spa-Francorchamps” car race.
Sourcing experience with suppliers located in the Far East, mainly merchandising materials.
People Management: responsible for a team of 8 (senior) buyers.
Site Negotiator First Line Consulting – Brussels
Mar 1998 to Jan 2000 Site development negotiator at Mobistar, responsible for the site negotiations with communes and private owners for the Brussels and Flemish Brabant region.
Vice President Trading Seltex Inc – Murray Hill (NJ) – USA
Jan 1990 – Jan 1998 Textile trader (mainly denim), responsible for a number of major accounts in the United States and Europe
Activities included general negotiating, quality control and contract drafting.
Forex Dealer Deutsche Bank AG – Brussels
Oct 1985 to Jan 1990 Worked as a Foreign Exchange dealer on the spot-, customer- and money-market desks. Transferred in 1987 to join Deutsche Bank Düsseldorf (Germany) trading team.
IT SKILLS:
MS Office
SAP
Contracto (contract management tool)
ARIBA e-sourcing
EDUCATION:
Post-graduate course Facilities Management – 2008-2009 Katholieke Hogeschool Sint Lieven – Sint Niklaas – Belgium
BA Marketing – 1985 Artesis Hogeschool – Antwerp – Belgium
Evening courses:
Procurement of marketing services 01 – 03/2004 V.I.B.
Legal aspects of procurement 03 – 05/2004 V.I.B.
LANGUAGES:
Dutch (native)
English, French and German (all fluent)
PERSONAL DETAILS:
Nationality: Dutch
Hong Kong resident
Address: 254 Jaffe Road
Tonnochy Towers – Apt 9K
Wanchai, Hong Kong
Tel: +852 6114 3431 e-mail: [email protected]
Johan van Duijn is an experienced Purchasing Manager with a strong background in managing Procurement teams. He has over 20 years experience in the purchasing, sourcing and contracting domains, the last 4 years being in Asia. Having also worked in the United States he has a proven experience in dealing with people from different cultural backgrounds. He is motivated by the achievement of results and is currently looking for a new challenge.
CAREER OBJECTIVE:
To secure a management position in the field of purchasing with an experienced company in Asia.
WORK EXPERIENCE
General Manager Finbus Services Ltd – Hong Kong
Dec 2012 to present Working upon request of European customers, most of them active in the fixed line and mobile telecom markets, acting as local sourcing and purchasing representative. Activities include, but are not limited to, supplier sourcing and organize factory visits, perform factory audits with focus on technical, financial and CSR areas, report drafting and startup of NDA and contractual negotiations once approval is received from customer. The job requires frequent travel to China, Indonesia, South Korea, Malaysia and Thailand.
Contract Manager One Axcess Ltd – Hong Kong
Feb 2012 to Nov 2012 This is an all-round function requiring cross-functional follow up with internal and external partners to ensure deadlines are met, requirements can be signed off and results are delivered in accordance with requirements and budget constraints. Project tracking within the company with Operations, Finance and Compliance teams. Manage vendor relationships, drive their Support development and negotiation of contracts performance and suggest cost saving measures. Oversee, draft and review business contracts (eg SLA’s, MOU’s, NDA’s, brokerage agreements) and other legal documentation. Manage the contract administration: database and follow-up for renewals and revision.
Contract Manager Cathay Pacific Airways – Hong Kong
Jun 2011 to Nov 2011 Manage contract scope, service level compliance and commercialmatters as per contractual agreements. Support development and negotiation of contracts with detailed pricing levels, scope of work and service levels. Manage supplier performance using established corporate framework and drive continuous improvements and cost saving initiatives to maximize the value achieved from the service suppliers. Manage contract renewal by working with the different key stakeholders to ensure new Cathay Pacific requirements are incorporated. Support bench-marking exercise to ensure service levels and costs are competitive.
Purchasing Manager a.i. AXA Bank Europe – Brussels
Aug 2010 to Nov 2010 This was a 3-month consultancy contract prior to moving to Hong Kong. Promoting the role of the Procurement department within the organization, showing the added value of early involvement and clear procedures. Assisting the Head of Procurement in setting up the processes and procedures. Assisting the buyers in various projects covering different spent portfolios (Professional Services, Marketing, Merchandising…)
Purchasing Manager Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Communication (SWIFT) – Brussels
Aug 2007- May 2010 Responsible for the “Facilities & Premises” departments. Follow-up of all maintenance contracts for SWIFT HQ and Operation Centers (OPC) in Europe and the Far-East. Experience in negotiating with local service providers and suppliers.
Assisting departmental heads in major projects such as the extension of OPC-Netherlands and OPC-Hong Kong, the construction of a new OPC in Switzerland and start-up of the SWIFT offices in Mumbai, Dubai and Tokyo.
Day-to-day handling of requisitions and contract management.
Purchasing Manager Belgian Post Group – Brussels
Apr 2006 – Jul 2007 Responsible for the development and implementation of purchasing policy and processes, best practices, norms and standards while integrating the different aspects inherent of the Public Sector (legislation on state run companies and Private Sector (pricing, competition, suppliers).
Procurement Manager Proximus – Belgacom Mobile/Vodafone – Brussels
Jan 2000 – Mar 2006 Defined business needs: built relationships with internal customers to create awareness of changing company requirements and cross-departmental developments.
Negotiations and Contract Drafting in close collaboration with the Legal dept.
Contract Management using the “Contracto” management tool.
Market Knowledge/Vendor Management: built relationships with vendors.
Contributed to the Sourcing/Procurement/Contracting strategy for all “Services” including: Merchandising, Marketing, Sales, HR related matters (permanent staff and contractors), Handsets & SIM cards, media buying and printed matters.
Responsible for the organizing of large events, from concept stage until execution such as the “Proximus Diamond Games” in Antwerp (tennis tournament with the top 10 male and female tennis players) and the “24 hours of Spa-Francorchamps” car race.
Sourcing experience with suppliers located in the Far East, mainly merchandising materials.
People Management: responsible for a team of 8 (senior) buyers.
Site Negotiator First Line Consulting – Brussels
Mar 1998 to Jan 2000 Site development negotiator at Mobistar, responsible for the site negotiations with communes and private owners for the Brussels and Flemish Brabant region.
Vice President Trading Seltex Inc – Murray Hill (NJ) – USA
Jan 1990 – Jan 1998 Textile trader (mainly denim), responsible for a number of major accounts in the United States and Europe
Activities included general negotiating, quality control and contract drafting.
Forex Dealer Deutsche Bank AG – Brussels
Oct 1985 to Jan 1990 Worked as a Foreign Exchange dealer on the spot-, customer- and money-market desks. Transferred in 1987 to join Deutsche Bank Düsseldorf (Germany) trading team.
IT SKILLS:
MS Office
SAP
Contracto (contract management tool)
ARIBA e-sourcing
EDUCATION:
Post-graduate course Facilities Management – 2008-2009 Katholieke Hogeschool Sint Lieven – Sint Niklaas – Belgium
BA Marketing – 1985 Artesis Hogeschool – Antwerp – Belgium
Evening courses:
Procurement of marketing services 01 – 03/2004 V.I.B.
Legal aspects of procurement 03 – 05/2004 V.I.B.
LANGUAGES:
Dutch (native)
English, French and German (all fluent)
PERSONAL DETAILS:
Nationality: Dutch
Hong Kong resident
Address: 254 Jaffe Road
Tonnochy Towers – Apt 9K
Wanchai, Hong Kong
Tel: +852 6114 3431 e-mail: [email protected]
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