Kirsten Zanders
About Kirsten Zanders
Kirsten Zanders is a Senior Purchasing Manager at Procter & Gamble with extensive experience in procurement and public procurement law.
Title
Kirsten Zanders is currently serving as the Senior Purchasing Manager for Capital Engineering and Construction at Procter & Gamble.
Education and Expertise
Kirsten Zanders studied at Katholieke Vlaamse Hogeschool from 1992 to 1996. She holds extensive expertise in private sector procurement and public procurement law. This educational background combined with her professional roles has equipped her with a deep understanding of procurement processes and strategic sourcing.
Professional Background
Kirsten Zanders has a robust professional background in procurement and sourcing. She is currently employed at Procter & Gamble, serving as the Senior Purchasing Manager for both Capital Engineering and Construction since 2016 and Brand Building Purchases since 2010. Prior to this, she held various roles at Procter & Gamble, including Assistant Brand Manager Pringles from 2009 to 2011, Instore Communication Manager from 2007 to 2009, and Purchasing Manager positions from 1996 to 2007. She also worked at P&g Global Business Services Purchasing as Purchasing Manager from 2001 to 2007 and has experience as a Category Buyer at Aquafin Nv in Belgium.
Company
Kirsten Zanders is also currently involved with Bpost as Sourcing Manager Corporate Services, a role she has held since 2017 in Brussels, Brussels Hoofdstedelijk Gewest, Belgium.
Key Responsibilities
As a Senior Purchasing Manager, Kirsten Zanders manages a procurement team responsible for an annual spend of €300 million across various categories, including HR, Marketing, and Facilities. Her role involves building strong relationships with both internal stakeholders and external suppliers to ensure the best total value for the company.