Peter vander Straeten

Design and development of sourcing website with the provisional name of www.sourcingXtra.com. All suppliers listing will have been credit-rated and factory-assessed. Buyer-visitors will be able to download the reports for free.

Design and development of Procurement Audit & Review program. The new and unique service has 3 components: • Price Research: The objective is to provide buying organizations with reliable and independent price information for products sourced in China. • Vendor Verification: This tool allows buying organizations to quickly and cost-effectively verify potential new suppliers. • Procurement Audit & Review: Audit and Review of buying organizations’ buying practices and operational controls. Marketing of the

Review and audit of Woolworths sourcing in China: • Selection process of agents and suppliers • Loss prevention: possible collusion between agents and suppliers • Inspection procedures and factory assessments • Inefficiencies in the buying process • Recommendations for alternative sourcing, and improved QA&QC.

Preparation of 3-year business plan. Development of new services including Quality Management System Certification, Certification of after market parts exported to the USA and EU, Anti-Counterfeiting Data Base, Validation of supplied parts on behalf of 1st tier Original Equipment Suppliers. Widened contacts in Automotive sector.

Preparation of 3-year business plan Established relationships with key-people at car manufacturers (Ford, GM, Daimler-Chrysler) and automotive component manufacturers (Visteon, Delphi, Lear, Eaton, Honeywell) Gained extensive experience in automotive industry and all aspects of set-up and registration of Wholly Owned Foreign Enterprise in China. Marketing of Quality System Registration Services. Increased customer base significantly

Market research for engineering and construction company specialized in windtunnels and aircraft engine test facilities.

Integrated data gathering and processing through highly visible hands-on management. Set cost-control standards and Standard Operating Procedures. Developed multi-media training program. Increased productivity by 20% while costs were kept stable. Managed a 35% reduction in staff maintaining productivity and quality standards. Successfully completed SGS training courses:  ISO 9000 Lead Assessor  Finance for Non-Financial Managers Claim Settlement Developed infrastructure for 12 internal auditors based i

Maintained full responsibility for developing and implementing internal audit plans and courses of action. Reviewed Taiwan operations for compliance with procedures. Trained Philippines and Indonesia Customs officers and government officials, building strong . relationships assisting in continuation of contracts

Evaluated inspection procedures. Ensured that reports were accurate and controls adequate to protect against fraud and inefficiency. Management trainee in Consumer Products and Natural Resources Division.

Marketing of European fine quality hotel products in East Asia, and fabrics and shoes in Europe. Acquired wide product knowledge and extensive experience in sourcing and sales administration.