Erika Ivens

Head Procurement Specialty Chemicals & Compounds at Borealis

Erika Ivens has a diverse work experience spanning over several companies in the chemical industry. Erika started their career in 1999 at DSM as a Business Coordinator for Polypropylenes. Erika then joined Sabic in 2004 where they held roles as a Sales Manager for C4's and later as a Procurement Manager for Raw Materials. In 2011, they moved to Utility Support Group B.V. - Sabic Europe as a Commercial Product Manager for Natural Gas and Emissions. Erika returned to Sabic in 2014 and served as a Sales Manager for Benzene & Derivatives and later as a Senior Sales Manager for Aromatics until 2018. Currently, they work at Borealis as the Head of Procurement for Specialty Chemicals & Compounds.

Erika Ivens holds a Master of Science degree in Business engineering from KU Leuven campus Brussel (former Ehsal) in 1999. Erika also completed a Master's degree in Business Engineering at Universidad de Zaragoza from 1996 to 1997. Additionally, they obtained a degree in Latin - Mathematics from Dames van het Christelijk onderwijs - Antwerp.

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Timeline

  • Head Procurement Specialty Chemicals & Compounds

    March, 2023 - present

  • Sr. Category Manager Additives - Procurement

    July, 2018