Berrie Vriezenga

Berrie Vriezenga is a seasoned procurement professional with extensive experience in public sector purchasing. Currently serving as Beleidsadviseur Inkoop en Aanbesteden at Waterschap Vallei en Veluwe since January 2012, Berrie Vriezenga specializes in transitioning from a linear to a circular economy, enhancing procurement processes, and ensuring sustainable and socially responsible purchasing. Previous roles include Inkoopcoördinator for Waterschap Veluwe and Waterschap Vallei & Eem, where responsibilities included implementing professional procurement policies and managing large-scale European procurement projects. Berrie Vriezenga's career also features senior purchasing positions at Rijksuniversiteit Groningen and Bekaert, alongside a strong educational background with degrees in Technical Business Administration and specialized training in circular purchasing.