Maurits H.
About Maurits H.
Maurits H. is a Senior Manager, Global Category Management at Alight Solutions in Amsterdam, Netherlands, with extensive international experience in procurement and business development.
Current Title and Role
Maurits H. currently holds the position of Senior Manager, Global Category Management at Alight Solutions. He operates from the Amsterdam Area in the Netherlands. His role involves overseeing global category management operations and strategies, leveraging his extensive background in procurement and business development.
Experience at Philips
Maurits H. has a notable history with Philips, where he served as Senior Manager, Procurement from 2012 to 2016 in the United Arab Emirates. Prior to that, he worked as a Business Development Manager from 2010 to 2011 in the Netherlands. During his time at Philips, he played a critical role in managing procurement and business development activities, contributing to the company’s growth in these regions.
Previous Roles in the Telecommunications Sector
Before working at Philips, Maurits H. was an International Account Manager at KPN from 2008 to 2009 in the Netherlands. He also spent seven years at Vodafone as a Corporate Account Manager from 2000 to 2007. These roles allowed him to develop a deep understanding of the telecommunications industry and build strong relationships with corporate clients.
Educational Background
Maurits H. obtained his Bachelor's degree in Business, Management, and Marketing from Fontys University. His education provided a solid foundation in business principles that have been vital in his various managerial roles throughout his career.
International Work Experience
Maurits H. has accumulated extensive international experience by living and working in locations such as the US, Dubai, London, and the Netherlands. His time in complex global matrix organizations has given him a nuanced understanding of the challenges and dynamics of international business operations.
Commercial Background
With a strong commercial background, Maurits H. understands the challenges faced by sales colleagues, enabling him to create strategies that address commercial needs effectively. His hands-on experience in sales, including a traineeship at ING in 1999, has been instrumental in his career.
Tenure at Alight Solutions
Since July 2016, Maurits H. has been with Alight Solutions, where he has continued to build on his extensive experience in managing outsourced business support services within the cloud services and healthcare sectors. His years at Alight have been marked by notable contributions to the company's global category management strategy.