Eric Faase

Eric Faase is a seasoned procurement professional currently serving as Procurement Director at the Universiteit Utrecht since September 2009, responsible for coordinating all procurement activities at the largest university in the Netherlands, overseeing an extensive department with over 20 staff members across three sub-departments. Prior to this role, Eric held the position of Senior Management Consultant at Significant from January 2003 to August 2009, focusing on translating organizational policy into optimal operations and developing strategies for societal issues. Eric also gained experience as a Management Consultant at PricewaterhouseCoopers from January 2001 to December 2002, specializing in e-procurement and procurement organization design. Eric holds an MSc in Business Information Technology from the University of Twente and has completed additional education at the University of Namibia and Van Maerlant Lyceum, emphasizing a strong academic foundation in technology and science. Personal specializations include Supplier Relationship Management, contract and supplier management, and e-procurement implementation.