Due to the departure of the permanent buyer, VFM temporarily filled the procurement role at Stichting Vonk. Interim manager Susanne Moonen picked up this dynamic assignment with pleasure and dedication.
A new phase for procurement after merger
In 2022, ROC Kop van Noord-Holland and Clusius College merged to form Stichting Vonk. The merger brought the necessary challenges with impact on employees, processes and structure. This gave the procurement function a new charge. The importance of European Procurement and contract management became essential, as did an unambiguous procurement strategy. Clear communication and a solid basis determine the course of procurement. Susanne showed her added value in this. A good foundation was laid for contract management, a number of large tenders were set up and clear policy agreements were shared with the organization.
Future
The procurement department of Stichting Vonk is still developing. There is a follow-up to the advice for a renewed procurement strategy, drawn up by our parent company Coppa Group, which started at the same time. There is a green light for reinforcement in the permanent purchasing function. The recruitment of both an operational and a tactical buyer is currently in full swing.
Susanne's commitment and expertise helped to strengthen the procurement function and a future-proof procurement policy.