SMI Groep
Carel Bolink is a seasoned purchasing professional with extensive experience in procurement and supply chain management. Currently serving as Purchasing Manager at SMI Groep since January 2025, Carel previously held senior roles at Sparck Technologies, including Senior Buyer and Buyer, from July 2017 to January 2025. Prior experience includes a Buyer position at Brink Climate Systems B.V. from November 2012 to June 2017, and ownership of Gameheroes, an online gaming store, from February 2012 to April 2013. Carel started as a Junior Buyer at Perfekt Pak B.V. from February 2011 to August 2012, managing purchasing across the Benelux, Germany, and England. Educational qualifications include a Bachelor of Business Administration in Commercial Economics from Hanze University and a Level 4 Hospitality Entrepreneur/Manager degree from Friesland College.
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SMI Groep
The core activity of the SMI Groep is manufacturing mechanical parts, components and machines by welding, turning, milling and assembling. Engineering and project management are the basis for a good cooperation of all the disciplines of SMI. The combination of a good preparation, modern techniques and well able professionals are a guarantee for a high end product. The SMI Groep is continually investing in knowledge, efficiency and customer contact. The SMI Groep consist of 3 divisions: SMI Maatwerk - The original core business of SMI where it all started, manufacturing mechanical parts, components and machines. SMI Plaatwerk - Opened in 2004, the sheet metalworking division of SMI is excellently utilised for prototypes as well as small and medium sized series. SMI Verspaning - In the recent years, the SMI Groep has invested in machining machinery due to the high demand. As the requests have grown rapidly, the machining department has become a stand alone business.