Gert de Groot

Gert (G.J) de Groot possesses extensive experience in strategic procurement within various sectors. Since May 2019, Gert has held the position of Strategisch inkoper at Autoriteit Financiële Markten, focusing on procurement domains such as HR, ICT, PC&F, and JZ while contributing to the development and professionalization of the procurement function. Prior to this role, Gert served as Senior Inkoopadviseur at Hoogheemraadschap Hollands Noorderkwartier from February 2009 to May 2019, managing several procurement segments including ICT and engineering services. Gert's career also includes experience as an Inkoopadviseur at VUmc, responsible for laboratory and medical faculty purchases, and as an Inkoopconsultant at Compendium inkoopadviesbureau, delivering consulting services for institutions like Rabobank. Gert's educational background includes a Bachelor's degree in Marketing/Commercial Economics with a specialization in marketing management from Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences, along with various procurement-related training and certifications.