Ruud Vullers

Commander
DISC Type : D

Chief Operations Officer at 247TailorSteel

Netherlands

Overview

Ruud Vullers is the Chief Operations Officer at 247TailorSteel, an accomplished senior executive with extensive experience in global manufacturing, startups, and end-to-end supply chain management. People who have worked with him describe him as knowledgeable, data-driven, and a subject matter expert. He is tri-lingual in English, Dutch, and German.

His career has spanned multiple countries, including the USA and Germany, leading global teams and instilling a high-performance culture across various organizations in the medical device and manufacturing sectors. He has a background in Mechanical Engineering and holds a Masters degree from the American Supplier Institute.

Unique fact: Ruud is a listed inventor on a patent for a "Xerographic cassette with dual waste toner storage. "

Personality Overview

Strong-Willed

Candid & Clear

Risk-Taker

They like to be in a position where they can control the conversation and terms.  They respond well to strong and respectful communication. They are very proud of what they do.

Topics They Care About

Global Supply Chain
Has managed end-to-end supply chain and global operations for multiple international companies, including CAIRE Inc. and GW Lisk.
Lean Thinking
A former colleague highlighted his expertise in sourcing and procurement, noting his "extra dimension of LEAN thinking and doing. "
Digital Transformation
As COO of 247TailorSteel, he oversees a digitally-driven company that leverages a proprietary online platform to merge e-commerce with industrial production.

Media Appearances

Ruud has no verified media appearances

Work History

11-2025
Chief Operations Officer at 247TailorSteel
8-2023 - 10-2025
Executive Vice President of Global Operations at CAIRE Inc.
9-2020 - 8-2023
Director Supplier Management Office USA at Sartorius Stedim Biotech
4-2019 - 10-2021
Company Owner at Vullers Supply Chain and Operations Management Consulting
8-2014 - 4-2019
Vice President Supply Chain & Quality at GW Lisk

Education

1987 - 1991
Mechanical Engineering from HTS Heerlen
1999 - 2000
Master's degree from American Supplier Institute

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Insights For Selling To Ruud

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Get to the point quickly instead of spending time doing small talk
  • Refer to testimonials from well-known industry leaders
  • When negotiating terms, help them build an impression that they are the ones calling the shots

DONT's

  • Don’t take too much time in sending them information if they ask for any
  • Don’t focus on process and rules, give the impression of being a ‘gets it done’ person
  • Do not spend too much time focusing on product tech or features

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Ruud is

  • Confidence in impact is paramount to them, followed by a sense of achievement and ROI.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Ruud

  • If they are not convinced, they will have no hesitation in telling you the same.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Ruud move?

  • They can take decisions very fast if you manage to convince them.
  • Can Ruud take some risk or not?

  • The risks don’t matter much to them.

You And Ruud

Personality Compatibility


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