Erik Schalkwijk

Erik Schalkwijk has extensive experience in vendor management and procurement, currently serving as Vendor Manager for HR & External Hiring at Athora since December 2020. Prior to this role, Erik held the same position at VIVAT from September 2016 to December 2020, focusing on supplier management for HR and external hiring. Erik's career includes significant contributions at SNS REAAL (2009-2017) as an ITC Staff Specialist and Advisor for external hiring, where initiatives included establishing a company-wide Managed Service Provider (MSP) and optimizing the hiring process. In earlier roles, Erik served as a Senior Buyer for HR and Professional Services, overseeing various purchase projects, and as a Senior Buyer for Facility Management and Professional Services at SNS Bank (2003-2009). Erik holds a Nevi II certification completed in 2004.