Thomas Aelvoet

Experience

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  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

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  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
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  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

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  Veolia Belgium & Luxembourg

  Mar 2024 - now

  Strategic Buyer Manager Business Lines Waste & General Supplies