Jan Vanderstraeten

Jan Vanderstraeten is an accomplished procurement professional with extensive experience in information technology and category management. Currently serving as the Interim Information Technology Procurement Manager at Sibelco Group since November 2019, Jan oversees category management for ICT and professional services, managing an annual expenditure of approximately €100 million. Jan founded PACT Association in January 2018, creating a community of technology sourcing experts. Previous roles include Procurement IT Category Manager at Yara International, IT Procurement Manager at BNP Paribas Fortis, and Senior IT Procurement Specialist at HP Enterprise Services. Jan's career began at IBM, where Jan was responsible for project procurement management on a global scale. Jan has a strong track record of vendor management, negotiation, and supplier relationship management, contributing significantly to the optimization of IT sourcing and procurement strategies across various organizations.