Paul De Jong
About Paul De Jong
Paul De Jong is the Global Procurement Director at TomTom, with extensive experience in procurement roles at KPN and other companies. He holds a Master's Degree in Business Administration from Radboud University.
Global Procurement Director at TomTom
Paul De Jong has been serving as the Global Procurement Director at TomTom since 2019. Located in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, Paul oversees the global procurement operations for the company, applying his extensive knowledge and experience in procurement strategies and vendor management to optimize procurement processes.
Senior Category Buyer at KPN
Prior to his role at TomTom, Paul De Jong worked at KPN, occupying multiple senior category buyer positions. In 2019, he served as the Senior Category Buyer for Contingent Workforce for 7 months. From 2017 to 2018, he was the Senior Category Buyer for IT for one year, and from 2013 to 2016, he held the position of Category Buyer for Marketing & Professional Services for 3 years. These roles were based in The Hague Area, Netherlands.
Procurement Consultant at Negometrix
Paul De Jong worked as a Procurement Consultant at Negometrix in Utrecht, Netherlands, from 2009 to 2013. During this 4-year period, he provided expert procurement consulting services, contributing to the enhancement of procurement efficiencies and the implementation of best practices for clients.
Academic Background in Business Administration and Procurement
Paul De Jong has a solid academic background in business administration and procurement. He earned a Master’s Degree in Business Administration from Radboud University, studying from 2012 to 2016. Additionally, he completed the Purchasing Executive Programme at Nevi in 2011. He also obtained the PRINCE2 Foundation in Project Management from PRINCE2, studying from 2011 to 2012, and achieved the Nevi 1 certification in Procurement from 2010 to 2011.
Bachelor's Degree in Facility Management from Hanze
Paul De Jong completed his Bachelor's Degree in Facility Management from Hanze University of Applied Sciences, studying from 2004 to 2009. This program provided him with foundational knowledge and skills in facility management, equipping him for his subsequent roles in procurement and business administration.