Christian VanHoose

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Director, Global Procurement Enterprise Technology at NetJets

Columbus, Ohio Metropolitan Area, United States

Overview

Christian VanHoose is the Director of Global Procurement for Enterprise Technology at NetJets. A University of Cincinnati graduate, he specializes in strategic sourcing for IT infrastructure, cloud migration, and software systems. He has grown into his director role after holding several key procurement positions within the company.

Outside of his procurement expertise, his professional profile indicates an interest in major technology and consumer brands like Microsoft and Nike. He is an alumnus of the Carl H. Linder School of Business.

He is responsible for sourcing the technology that powers the worlds largest private jet operator.

Personality Overview

Curious But Skeptical

ROI Driven

Friendly But Slow

They are often friendly and nice, but can sometimes suprise you with their piercing questions  They typically tend to be late adopters even when they seem friendly and excited about what you have to sell They are unlikely to ever become strong champions even when the conversations are going well; you should focus on cultivating other champions

Topics They Care About

Enterprise Tech Sourcing
He leads global procurement for NetJets' enterprise technology, covering data centers, cloud migration, and critical software systems like CRM and ERP.
Strategic Procurement
His career centers on designing sourcing events (RFI, RFP), negotiating contracts, and managing key supplier relationships to drive company-wide value.
Aviation Technology
[Predicted] In his role at NetJets, he is likely focused on sourcing cutting-edge technology to maintain the company's leadership in private aviation.

Media Appearances

Christian has no verified media appearances

Work History

9-2025
Director, Global Procurement Enterprise Technology at NetJets
6-2021 - 9-2025
Global Procurement Manager, Enterprise Technology at NetJets
3-2017 - 5-2021
Senior Category Manager, Enterprise Technology Procurement at NetJets
5-2016 - 3-2017
Buyer, IT Procurement at Ascena Retail Group, Inc.
6-2015 - 5-2016
Procurement Agent, Store Operations & Fulfillment at L Brands

Education

2011 - 2015
Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.) Major: Operations Management from University of Cincinnati

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Insights For Selling To Christian

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Build rapport, it will come handy to handle hard questions later
  • Invite them for a social do but don’t rely solely on the relationship
  • Use phrases like ‘clear proof that’, ‘data shows’ etc.

DONT's

  • Do not sound overly eager, modulate your energy levels especially if you are generally enthusiastic
  • Avoid phrases like ‘trust me’, ‘you will just love it’ etc.
  • Don’t overhype the product/pitch, keep it measured

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Christian is

  • Clear proof of product value matters to them, followed by others' testimonials and rapport.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Christian

  • They are likely to give you a clear answer without taking you around in circles. However, if you share a good relationship, they might not be so forthcoming.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Christian move?

  • They like to perform full analysis and can take time to make any decision.
  • Can Christian take some risk or not?

  • They weigh all decisions systematically and are unlikely to take many risks.

You And Christian

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