Gerard Peeters

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About me ...

Accomplished, innovative, and highly focused Procurement Management professional with 20 years of frontline experience effectively aligning internal operations and optimising business performance. Track record successfully dealing with foreign cultures including orchestrating Far East sourcing initiatives and driving purchasing optimisation and outsourcing activities of a South African subsidiary. Utilise polished interpersonal and communication skills to develop and lead high performance procurement teams, positively influence board-level decisions, and conduct favourable negotiations with major suppliers. Demonstrated ability to generate new business opportunities and implement effective business development strategies.

Specialties; Procurement Strategies • Project Management • Business Alignment • Team Leadership Vendor Negotiations & Management • Sourcing & Outsourcing • Change Management Training • Cross-Cultural Communications • Sales & Marketing • Process Enhancement


My thoughts on ...
The skills I often see lacking in the EMS industry today
Business alignment

What I think about low-cost manufacturing
Must not be explored

A book I recommend to others or am currently reading
How to become a rainmaker

One of my favorite quotes
"I say what I think, and I do what I Say"

A helpful travel tip I often use
Take your time

A favorite electronics gadget
iPhone