Irma Kuipers

Irma Kuipers is a seasoned professional specializing in supply chain and procurement functions within the railway and manufacturing sectors. Currently serving as a Supply Chain Engineer at Wabtec Corporation since September 2023, Irma previously held the position of NPR Buyer at Wabtec from October 2022 to December 2023. Prior to this, Irma was the Procurement Manager at Faiveley Transport from May 2013 to April 2023, overseeing the procurement of final products and components for train and metro manufacturing, working with suppliers from multiple European countries. Irma has also served in various roles, including Tender and Marketing Manager at Faiveley Transport and Senior Account Manager at Den Hartogh, managing key accounts in the chemical and petrochemical industries. Irma's academic background includes degrees in Applied Foreign Languages and Tour Management, along with CPIM certification in supply chain management.