Program of Procurement Forum 2025

Marijn Overvest is the founder of the Dutch educational platform Procurement Tactics and an expert in procurement, negotiation, and the application of AI in procurement.

He focuses primarily on strategic procurement, negotiation, sustainable purchasing, and the practical use of artificial intelligence in procurement processes. Marijn is also the author of the book Artificial Intelligence in Procurement, which combines theory with practical examples of AI applications in procurement and helps procurement professionals better understand the potential of emerging technologies.

Throughout his career, Marijn has held key procurement roles. He negotiated with over 500 suppliers on various fronts, including purchase prices, promotions, and commercial, legal, financial, and logistical conditions and managed negotiations exceeding €500 million.

His experience spans the entire procurement cycle, from tender preparation and negotiation strategy development to execution and supplier management.

Alongside his entrepreneurial activities, Marijn serves as a lecturer at the prestigious research university Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, where he shares real-world expertise in Procurement & Supply Management with students.

The entire programme will be simultaneously interpreted.