John Blijdestein

John Blijdestein is a seasoned procurement professional with extensive experience in strategic purchasing and operations management across various industries. Currently serving as the Lead Buyer for Chemical Raw Materials and Alloys and Stainless at Lincoln Electric since December 2016, John Blijdestein previously held multiple roles at Genexis, including Director of Operations and Strategic Purchaser, where responsibilities spanned strategic purchasing and new product introductions. Prior experience includes positions as Strategic Buyer at IHC Merwede, Purchasing Manager at Philips Consumer Lifestyle and Connectivity Solutions, and various purchasing roles at Philips covering a span of over a decade. John Blijdestein's educational background includes degrees from HTS Den Bosch and Atheneum-B.