Simon van der Heijden

Simon van der Heijden is an experienced professional in Vendor and Contract Management, currently serving as Senior Contract Manager and Director of Vendor & Contract Management at Vattenfall since August 2010. In previous roles at Vattenfall, Simon held various leadership positions, including Head of VCM and AOT IT Contract Manager, focusing on procurement and contract management across multiple categories. Prior to Vattenfall, Simon worked as a Senior Buyer at Nuon and held roles at ABN AMRO Bank N.V. in IT Procurement Management, enhancing procurement processes in software and IT consultancy. Simon's career began at BaaN Company as a Software Developer, and academic credentials include a degree in Biomechanical Engineering from the University of Twente, supplemented by additional certifications in Technology Business Management and procurement.