Alex van Luttikhuizen

Procurement Program Manager @ Thales

About

I am an experienced procurement and supply chain professional with over 25 years of international experience. I deliver results-driven solutions that optimize cost efficiency, ensure compliance, and foster cross-functional collaboration. I’m skilled in contract negotiation, global category management, and building strategic supplier partnerships that drive innovation and create long-term value. I’m a pragmatic business focused thinker with a clear strategic focus, able to turn complex challenges into understandable and actionable results. I’m passionate about applying smart solutions, including AI and digital tools, to enhance procurement processes and overall efficiency. I naturally connect people, processes, and strategy, and I lead with a coaching mindset to empower international, cross-functional teams. I thrive at the intersection of strategy, transformation, and execution. I bring a sharp commercial mindset, a collaborative leadership style, and the ability to align supplier ecosystems with business objectives. Integrity, sustainability, and commitment underpin both my professional and personal ethos. I’m actively engaged in community initiatives, with a strong focus on creating meaningful and lasting impact in both business and society.

Country

City

Netherlands

Industry

Defense & Space

Skill

Vendor Management & Stakeholder Management, IT Services, HR Services & Indirect Services Procurement, Team Leadership & Capability Building, Contract Expertise & Negotiation Expertise, Strategic Procurement & Sourcing Leadership, IT Services, HR Services, Projectplanning, Engels, ICT, Category Management, Procurement Contracts, Supplier Evaluation, Purchase Management, IT Service Management, Supply Management, Procurement, External Workforce Procurement, IT services Procurement, IT Outsourcing

Experience

Procurement Program Manager

Thales

2026-1 - Present · 9 mos

Hengelo, Overijssel, Nederland

Director Global Procurement HR Services & External Workforce

adidas

2022-5 - 2026-1 · 3 yrs 9 mos

Amsterdam Zuidoost, Noord-Holland, Nederland

Responsible for HR Categories: • HR Services • Contingent Labour / Temp Labour / External Workforce • Permanent Recruitment • Employee Cross Border Mobility • Mobility Tax • Training • Outplacement • Employee Reward and Benefits • Payroll Services - Global Category HR Services and External Workforce, managing a significant € x00 million spend. - Develop and implement procurement category strategies aligned with organizational goals. - Negotiate contracts, ensure policy compliance, and lead cross-functional projects. Impact: Positioned procurement as a strategic enabler of HR Services, workforce scalability and operational resilience across global markets.

Head of Procurement IT Services, Subcontracting, Staffing & Consulting Benelux & the Nordics

Atos

2011-7 - 2022-5 · 10 yrs 11 mos

Amsterdam Area, Netherlands

-Responsible for Procurement of IT services, IT Subcontracting, Recruitment, and Professional services. - Conducted complex contract negotiations, resulting in margin improvements and cost savings. - Managed an international team with a spend responsibility of €180 million. Impact: Achieved consistent margin improvements and enhanced supply chain responsiveness in a fast-paced, serviceoriented environment.

Team Manager Purchasing Non-IT

Atos

2007-3 - 2011-7 · 4 yrs 5 mos

Utrecht Area, Netherlands

- Managed various categories including Professional Services, Recruitment, Subcontractors, Housing & Logistics, Fleet & Travel, Marketing & Communication. - Developed procurement strategies, achieved cost savings, and improved margin through process optimization. Impact: Strengthened procurement’s contribution to operational excellence and sustainability across the functions.

Buyer IT Services

Achmea Farm Insurance

2003-11 - 2007-2 · 3 yrs 4 mos

Achmea Group IT Services, Apeldoorn; Insurance & Banking - Negotiated agreements with IT service suppliers, introduced cost calculation models for external consultants and implemented cost-saving measuresand. Impact: Improved transparency and control over IT-related procurement, supporting business continuity and compliance.

Administrator National Payment Services

Achmea Bank

1997-7 - 2003-10 · 6 yrs 4 mos

Apeldoorn Area, Netherlands

- Coordinated payment services and managed administration of Achmea Retail Bank Impact: Ensured reliability and resilience in core financial operations.

Buyer

Wasco

1994-4 - 1997-6 · 3 yrs 3 mos

Twello

- Managed purchase and stock control, optimized ordering prediction system, and increased delivery percentage Impact: Delivered significant improvements in working capital and service performance

Assistant Buyer

Pollux

1994-2 - 1994-3 · 2 mos

Apeldoorn Area, Netherlands

• Assistent Purchaser on interim basis

Commercial co-operator Marketing and Promotions

Tourist - Information

1993-10 - 1994-1 · 4 mos

Apeldoorn Area, Netherlands

• Recruiting advertisers for new publications of the Tourist information Center of Apeldoorn. • Visiting members of the TIC Apeldoorn with the purpose to obtain information regarding touristic developments and the selling of advertisement space within the brochures of the TIC Apeldoorn.

Education

Nevi

2011-7 - Present · 15 yrs 3 mos

Education & Courses 2018 NEVI Public Tendering; diploma 2016 Senior Segment Buyer Hard Skills (Atos University); diploma 2016 Senior Segment Buyer Soft Skills (Atos University); diploma 2014 Prince2 Foundation 2013 HBO Middle Management; diploma 2011 NEVI Procurement Executive Program; diploma 2007 NEVI 2 Tactisch; diploma 2005 Inzicht in Invloed 2005 ITIL Foundation 2004 NEVI 1; diploma 1999 Basiskennis Bankproducten 1998 Oriëntatie Financiële Instellingen 1995 M.E.A.O. module C. E. 1992 H.E.A.O.-propedeuse jaar 1999 Basiskennis Bankproducten 1998 Oriëntatie Financiële Instellingen 1995 M.E.A.O. module C. E. 1992 H.E.A.O.-propedeuse jaar 1989 HAVO; diploma