Bart van der Houven

Bart Van der Houven is a seasoned procurement professional with extensive experience in various purchasing roles across multiple industries. Currently serving as Procurement Category Manager at Lamb Weston EMEA since July 2021, Bart has previously held positions such as Buyer at Schouten (GoodBite) and Category Buyer at Intertaste. Additional roles include interim Tactical Buyer at Catharina Hospital Eindhoven, Subsidie advies at Zelfstandig, and Strategic Buyer at Lievensberg ziekenhuis. Bart's early career featured positions like Head of Purchasing at Luijckx chocolade and Buyer at Oil & Vinegar, along with experience as an International Trader at Zeitz International focused on Mediterranean specialties. Bart holds dual Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) degrees in Business Administration and Economics from Tilburg University, earned between 1986 and 1992.