H R Khan

Category Manager (D.O.R.C) @ ZEISS Medical Technology

About

An ambitious and enthusiastic IT Procurement - Category Manager with a passion for building the next-gen procurement that is driven by digitisation. My philosophy is that technology should empower procurement professionals, freeing them from tactical tasks to focus on high-impact strategic initiatives that drive business value. My core values are professionalism, equality, and helpfulness towards others. With an ESFJ personality type, I am extrovert and always open to connecting with fellow professionals to discuss topics such as IT Procurement, technology in Procurement, AI and Blockchain use cases within supply chain.

Country

Netherlands

City

The Randstad

Industry

Medical Device

Skill

Negotiation, IT Procurement, Supplier Audits, Data Analytics, Stakeholder Management, Supplier Evaluation, Tender Process, Contract Negotiation, Category strategy, Risk Management, Supplier Negotiation, Software Procurement, Capital Expenditure, Strategic Partnerships, Procurement Software, Product Management, Lean Six Sigma, Project Management, Purchasing, Strategy

Experience

Category Manager (D.O.R.C)

ZEISS Medical Technology

2023-9 - Present · 3 yrs 1 mo

Strategic categories include: I.T -Software, Hardware and Telecom. Investments in Machinery & MRO.

Supplier Quality Engineer

ZEISS Medical Technology

2021-9 - 2023-9 · 2 yrs 1 mo

Rotterdam, South Holland, Netherlands

Focus on assuring the quality of parts and components that go in the DORC EVA Nexus machines that surgeons use to perform Vitrectomy and Cataract surgery.

Product Strategy Lead

Coral Consulting

2024-1 - Present · 2 yrs 9 mos

South Holland, Netherlands

Product Strategy & Roadmap: Define the long-term vision and strategic direction for software tools in strategic procurement, focusing on opportunity analysis, negotiation and predictive risk insights, compliance and ethical frameworks. Product Development & Delivery: Work closely with engineers and data teams to design, build, and iterate tools that turn complex spend and risk data into actionable insights for procurement teams. Customer Value & Insights: Translate client needs into product features, ensuring the solutions improve competitiveness, increase efficiency, and support data-driven decision-making. Thought Leadership: Advocate for smarter procurement practices, sharing insights on how AI and automation transform strategic sourcing, category management, and risk mitigation.

Supplier Quality Assurance Engineer

AME (Applied Micro Electronics)

2020-6 - 2021-9 · 1 yr 4 mos

Eindhoven, North Brabant Province, Netherlands

Primary responsibilities include: Lead auditor (supplier audits), QA/QC process improvement, NPI support and supply base quality improvements. Working with tools and standards: - ISO9001 - 8D problem solving - FMEA/PFMEA/DFMEA - SAP (ERP) - Quality control plans - AQL based inspections

Education

Fontys University of Applied Sciences

Industrial engineering and management

2015 - 2019 · 4 yrs

TOYOTA PRODUCTION SYSTEM TRAININGS: - Purchasing Manufacturing Core Competence : 1.0 Toyota Production System - Purchasing Manufacturing Core Competence : 2.0 JIDOKA - Purchasing Manufacturing Core Competence : 3.0 Just in time manufacturing (JIT) - Purchasing Manufacturing Core Competence : 8.0 Line/Zone capacity - Purchasing Manufacturing Core Competence : Supplier manufacturing crisis management - Purchasing Manufacturing Core Competence : Material and information flow - Purchasing Manufacturing Core Competence : Machine cycle time reduction - Purchasing Manufacturing Core Competence : Conveyor line fundamentals (KESHIKOMI) - Purchasing Manufacturing Core Competence : SPS Training - Introduction to Production Control Manufacturing Preparation Project Management training - Purchasing Manufacturing Core Competence : Moving line fundamentals / Leadtime map - Purchasing Manufacturing Core Competence : Risk Operations - GDPR Training - Anti competition law training