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Michael Vlieland

Critic · DISC type C
Hoofd inkoop at Sonneborn
📍 Amsterdam Area, Netherlands

Michael Vlieland is the Head of Purchasing at Sonneborn, where he ensures desired solutions are delivered to clients under the right conditions. With a background in supply chain engineering and tactical purchasing, he possesses a strong foundation in procurement, further solidified by his studies at Nevi and NCOI.

He is actively developing his leadership capabilities, having recently completed certifications in mental resilience and the fundamentals of influence and persuasion. This focus on personal development complements his transition into a managerial role, highlighting his commitment to effective team leadership and negotiation.

Unique Fact: He has specifically trained in mental resilience and persuasive techniques to enhance his leadership and negotiation skills.

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Experience
13 Years
Current Role
Hoofd inkoop
Location
Amsterdam Area, Netherlands
Personality Overview

How Michael shows up

ROI Driven
Information Seeker
Negotiator

They prefer to analyze logically and value objective facts over emotions. They don’t appreciate bells and whistles unless backed by data. They are quite likely to negotiate on pricing or other key terms.

Priorities

Topics Michael cares about

Strategic Procurement
As Head of Purchasing with education in procurement management, he focuses on delivering solutions on time and under the right conditions for internal and external customers.
Leadership Development
Reflecting his new role as a department head, he recently completed a course on preparing to lead and developing mental resilience.
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Career

Work history

1-2026
Hoofd inkoop
Sonneborn
5-2024 - 1-2026
Technisch inkoper
Sonneborn
11-2023 - 5-2024
Tactical Purchaser
Van Tunen BV
9-2021 - 11-2023
Supply chain engineer
Alfen
1-2019 - 8-2021
Inkoper
Roodenberg Staalkabels B.V.
In the press

Media appearances

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Education
9-2024 - 8-2025
Nevi 1 Privaat
Nevi
2019 - 2020
Inkoopmanagement
NCOI Opleidingen
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

C

Calculativeness (C)

Calculativeness (C) reflects the degree to which a person is likely to be cautious, systematic and analytical. Those scoring high tend to emphasise quality and accuracy.

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