Karen Wandels

Karen Wandels is a seasoned professional in procurement and project management, currently serving as Manager of Procurement Process Excellence at Elia since September 2013, where responsibilities include overseeing a team of Process Owners and Purchasing Support. Previous roles at Elia encompass various purchasing functions including Corporate Business Analyst and Buyer Services, with focus on categories such as Facility Management and Technical Maintenance. Prior to Elia, Karen held positions at DISTRAC Wellcare Products as Purchase Assistant, conducting price offers and purchase order management, and completed an internship in purchasing at bpost, where strategic analysis and optimization of categories were key tasks. Educational background includes a BanaBa in Advanced Business Management focused on Logistics and Purchasing, and a Bachelor in Marketing Communication.