Susanne Hosek
Senior Buyer @Forum Energy Technologies
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WORK HISTORY
Senior Buyer @Forum Energy Technologies
Driving strategic sourcing across key spend categories to secure cost, quality, and supply performance• Leading supplier negotiations to deliver measurable savings and long-term value• Building high-performing supplier partnerships to strengthen reliability and innovation• Managing end-to-end procurement processes aligned with business and operational goals• Optimising inventory, lead times, and working capital through smarter procurement strategies• Identifying risks and implementing mitigation plans for supply continuity• Improving procurement processes, data visibility, and compliance using D365 & analytics• Supporting cross-functional teams in engineering, operations, finance, and quality• Delivering cost reduction, cost avoidance, and supplier performance improvements• Driving procurement excellence through continuous improvement and best-practice tools• Responsibility for material requirements planning (MRP) and understanding of bill of materials (BOM)
EDUCATION
CVO-BEC (Vrije Universiteit Brussel)
Français (A1 - B2) et Français des affaires (French for Business and Economics)
Saxion University of Applied Sciences
Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.), International Business and Management Studies (IBMS)
CIPS - The Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply
CIPS Level 4 Diploma, Procurement and Supply
HAN University of Applied Sciences
International Foundation Year, International Foundation Year of International Business (Arnhem Business School)
Berufskolleg des Kreises Kleve in Geldern, Germany
Fachhochschulreife (schulischer Teil), Höhere Handelsschule Wirtschaft und Verwaltung
ROC Nijmegen, The Netherlands
Vocational training, Accounting and Finance
KU Leuven
Master, International Business Management (IBM); not finished due to private issues
Saxion University of Applied Sciences
Minor, Managing People and Leadership
SKILLS
ABOUT SUSANNE HOSEK
I’m a Senior Buyer with a strong focus on value-driven procurement, resilient supply chains, and pragmatic stakeholder collaboration.My career has been shaped by change — new markets, new roles, and complex environments. I’ve learned that impact in procurement doesn’t come from noise, but from clarity: understanding the business, asking the right questions, and turning uncertainty into structured decisions.I work best at the intersection of strategy and execution — translating commercial objectives into sustainable sourcing solutions, strengthening supplier relationships, and driving continuous improvement.From January, I’m excited to take on a new challenge as Senior Buyer, contributing my experience, curiosity, and calm approach to a dynamic business environment.Always open to meaningful exchange on procurement, supply chain resilience, and professional growth.Achievements plan:• Embedding robust sourcing strategies across critical categories• Delivering sustainable cost reduction and working capital improvements• Strengthening supplier performance, resilience, and risk management• Improving procurement processes, systems, and data visibility• Partnering closely with Engineering, Operations, and Finance to support growthTraining course achievement:• CIPS Level 5, Advanced Diploma in Procurement and Supply
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