Edward De Vries, MSc
About Edward De Vries, MSc
Edward De Vries, MSc, serves as the Director and Head of Global Sourcing at Newfold Digital, where he has worked since 2021. He has extensive experience in procurement and supply chain management, having held leadership roles at various companies including Proxima Group, Philips, and Lhoist.
Work at Newfold Digital
Edward De Vries has been serving as the Director and Head of Global Sourcing at Newfold Digital since 2021. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing the company's sourcing strategies and optimizing procurement processes. His leadership has contributed to significant cost savings and improved supplier relationships. Under his management, Newfold Digital has achieved an annual savings target that exceeds expectations by 20% year over year through the implementation of strategic third-party solutions.
Previous Experience at Proxima Group
Before joining Newfold Digital, Edward De Vries worked at Proxima Group as the Client Delivery Director for Europe from 2009 to 2015. Based in London, he managed client relationships and delivery of procurement services. His tenure at Proxima Group involved enhancing client satisfaction and driving operational efficiencies within the procurement function.
Career at Philips
Edward De Vries held the position of Senior Procurement Director at Philips for one year, from 2017 to 2018, in the Greater Boston Area. In this role, he was responsible for leading procurement strategies and initiatives that aligned with the company's operational goals. His experience at Philips contributed to his expertise in managing complex supply chains and procurement processes.
Background in Market Intelligence and Procurement
Prior to his roles at Newfold Digital, Proxima Group, and Philips, Edward De Vries worked as the Global Market Intelligence Manager at Lhoist from 2005 to 2008 in Brussels. He also served as a Global Buyer and Business Process Engineer at Sappi Fine Paper Europe from 2002 to 2005. His background includes establishing procurement functions in the LATAM and APAC regions, ensuring alignment with global objectives.
Achievements in Cost Savings and Strategic Partnerships
Throughout his career, Edward De Vries has achieved notable results in cost savings and strategic partnerships. He supported the divestment of Constant Contact, valued at $300 million, and managed supply chain issues for data center servers, resulting in $2.5 million in savings. Additionally, he led a strategic partnership with Google that resulted in higher discounts and additional solutions for the organizations involved.