Els Daems

Els Daems is a seasoned procurement professional with extensive experience in various roles, including Senior Strategic Buyer at De Lijn since January 2024 and Procurement Expert and founder at Next Level Procurement since May 2021. Previous positions include Aankoper at OVAM, Strategisch Aankoper WOO at Digipolis, and Senior Procurement Consultant at Pidpa. Early career highlights include Category Buyer roles at Aquafin NV and Brussels Airport Company, and Category Manager at ENGIE Fabricom Belgium. Notable responsibilities encompass RFPs, vendor management, and contract negotiations, particularly in technical environments. Els Daems holds a Bachelor’s degree from Katholieke Hogeschool Mechelen and has pursued additional qualifications in e-Procurement and interior design.