Stan Groothuys

Stan Groothuys is an experienced procurement and operational product manager currently leading procurement strategies at Synthon for contract manufacturing organizations since February 2012. Responsibilities include cost optimization, supplier relationship management, and operational efficiency. Groothuys previously served as a Group Leader at Merck Sharp & Dohme, focusing on API production processes and organic chemistry, with extensive experience in process troubleshooting and optimization in multidisciplinary teams. Educationally, Groothuys holds an MSc in Chemistry from Radboud University and a BSc in Chemistry from Saxion University. Groothuys has also contributed to research as a PhD student in synthetic organic chemistry at Radboud University and completed a traineeship at DSM Research.