Thomas Aelvoet

Thomas Aelvoet

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  • About me

    Strategic Buyer Manager at Veolia BeLux

  • Education

    • Vrije Universiteit Brussel

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      Master's degree Toegepaste Economische Wetenschappen
  • Experience

    • Coca-Cola Enterprises

      Sept 2009 - Oct 2011
      Outlet and Article Master

      Pricing for Dutch customersTool development: control and support for Dutch Key Account ManagersControl and update the customer database structureRegular meetings to improve the quality of the data treated by offshore teams

    • Doyen

      Oct 2011 - Apr 2021

      Responsible of a product portfolioNegotiation of agreements with suppliersResponsible of the different steps within the product lifecycle: - Introduction (product launch as an answer to a customer need)- Growth (communicate/push the product into the market)- Maturity (storage width and depth)- Decline (market share for a technology dropping significantly)Development of marketing / promotion / liquidation actionsSingle point of contact for various departments (logistics, finance, …) Show less

      • Category Manager

        Sept 2017 - Apr 2021
      • Product Manager

        Jan 2015 - Aug 2017
      • Purchasing Business Analyst

        Oct 2011 - Dec 2014
    • Agilent Technologies

      May 2021 - Mar 2024
      Strategic Services Sourcing Manager - Benelux/N.West Germany

      Develop and execute lab equipment service sourcing strategies for Agilent customers in the BeNeLux region. Evaluate, negotiate, develop and manage strategic relationships with key suppliers.Point of escalation to effectively resolve contract disputes and reoccurring supplier performance issues. Market knowledge to propose alternatives when needed.Create cost estimates and forecasts to support customers in their annual budget preparations and follow-up during the year.Project Management to support our customers in consolidation projects, risk assessments, sustainability projects or other specific demands.Sustainability SME within the EMEAI Strategic Services Sourcing team. Show less

    • Veolia Belgium & Luxembourg

      Mar 2024 - now
      Strategic Buyer Manager Business Lines Waste & General Supplies
  • Licenses & Certifications