Joep Funken

Joep Funken is a seasoned procurement professional with extensive experience in various roles related to inkoop, contract management, and strategic planning within the telecommunications and public sectors. Currently serving as a Senior Inkoper at NEN since December 2023, Joep previously held similar responsibilities at the Rijksdienst voor Ondernemend Nederland. Joep's background includes significant positions at Rijkswaterstaat as an Inkoopadviseur and Contractadviseur, focusing on waterways and movable bridges. Earlier career roles included Tactisch Beheerder Telecom Contracten at Politie-ICT, SLA-manager and Contractmanager at ICT, and multiple significant positions at KPN, contributing to capacity management and strategic planning for telecom services. Joep holds an MDS degree in Economics and Marketing from Rijnlands Instituut voor Ondernemersonderwijs, complemented by various procurement and management-related training.