Claude Bezuidenhout

Developed and delivered comprehensive training programs for procurement professionals, covering site buyers, strategic buyers, and negotiation techniques. Created an intuitive toolbox to guide buyers through a structured procurement methodology. Provided expert consultation across all facets of procurement.

Established and managed a small enterprise specializing in the photographic domain, demonstrating entrepreneurial acumen. Successfully grew the business year-on-year, expanding its presence to include a gallery and partnerships with six hotels.

Spearheaded the strategic direction for global transport operations, managing a 100MCHF budget. Developed and implemented a specialized logistics model for the pharmaceutical sector. Monitored and ensured the delivery of 8MCHF in savings through efficiency improvements.

Led the logistics procurement transition during a chemical business carve-out and integrated logistics post-acquisition, managing a 130MCHF budget. Developed a global logistics model and strategic direction for the chemical sector, including a Transport KPI dashboard, Customs strategy, and Warehouse strategy. Delivered 9.5MCHF in savings.

Led a strategic project to map Indirect Sourcing and benchmark against a maturity model, managing a 220MCHF budget. Introduced excellence by developing a comprehensive sourcing toolkit, guidelines for Indirect Procurement, and E-sourcing initiatives. Developed sourcing strategies for Logistics and Facilities Management categories, creating strategic partnerships and delivering 10MCHF in savings.

Developed comprehensive strategies for all modes of transport, warehousing, and customs, managing a 175MCHF budget. Created airfreight and logistics procurement policies, including a sourcing toolkit with a warehousing cost model and compliance policy. Introduced E-Sourcing and monthly savings reporting, delivering 12MCHF in savings.

Developed strategies for steel, tubes, and wires commodities, managing a 400MEUR budget. Focused heavily on reporting, forecasting, and savings monitoring, and introduced E-Sourcing for tubes. Conducted make-vs-buy analyses for tubes and mastered precious metals formulas, delivering 17MEURO in savings.

Participated in an intensive executive education program focused on advanced negotiation strategies. Enhanced skills in deal-making, conflict resolution, and strategic communication.

Undertook a fourth year of sudies withing procurement management, building upon prior three years studies in the field. Focused on specialized topics within purchasing and supply chain strategies.

Completed a comprehensive program covering foundational principles of procurement management. Gained expertise in purchasing processes, supply chain operations, and strategic sourcing.