Wietse Veenstra

Wietse Veenstra is an experienced procurement professional with a strong background in strategic purchasing and logistics. Currently serving as Hoofd inkoop en logistiek at Ziekenhuis Nij Smellinghe since February 2022, Wietse previously worked as Inkoopadviseur at Sociaal Domein Fryslân, overseeing the contracting of youth care services across 18 municipalities with an annual spend of approximately 200 million euros. Additional roles include Inkoopadviseur at various organizations such as Regionale Inkooporganisatie Groninger Gemeenten and Gemeente Leeuwarden, where Wietse contributed to procurement in youth care and WMO services. Earlier experience includes serving as Inkoper at GGZ Friesland and Het Poortje jeugdinrichtingen, handling contract negotiations, supplier management, and procurement strategy implementation. Wietse holds multiple NEVI certifications and a degree in real estate brokerage.