Arjan Ootjers

Arjan Ootjers is a seasoned professional in strategic procurement and IT sourcing, currently serving as Manager Strategic Procurement and Global Category Manager IT/OT at Vopak since November 2017. Prior experience includes roles such as Purchaser at SURF, Consultant at BestBuyLicenses, and IT Procurement Consultant at Thornstein Groep B.V., where expertise in software licensing, compliance, and cost-saving strategies was developed. Previous positions also involve strategic buying for the Gemeente Rotterdam and de Rechtspraak, emphasizing European tenders and complex negotiations. Earlier career experiences include product ownership at Het NIC and account management at F. van Lanschot Bankiers N.V. Arjan Ootjers holds a Master’s degree in Business Administration with a focus on Strategy & Organization from Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam and a Bachelor’s degree in Small Business from InHolland.