About the speaker: Robert Snijder is the Vice President of Global Procurement at Benteler Steel Tube with international background in the automotive and construction industries. He specializes in lean manufacturing and continuous improvement activities. His previous roles included working for Bosal International, and running his own company (DonQI) until 2012. His expertise encompasses general management, lean manufacturing, continuous improvement, purchasing, and value chain management in the steel industry, as well as contracting business and launching new ventures in the renewables sector. Robert holds a Bachelor of Business Administration from Nyenrode Business University.

About the company: BENTELER Group is a globally recognized company that serves the automotive technology, energy, and mechanical engineering sectors. As a specialist in metal processing, BENTELER develops, produces, and distributes safety-related products, systems, and services worldwide. In the automotive sector, BENTELER’s portfolio includes components and modules for chassis, body, engine, and exhaust systems. It also focuses on future technologies such as battery storage systems for electric vehicles, underlining its commitment to innovation and sustainable mobility solutions. In the realm of steel production, BENTELER excels in both seamless and welded quality steel tubes, leveraging deep expertise from material development to specific tube applications. Moreover, BENTELER develops technical equipment and plants not only for leading automotive suppliers but also for the glass-processing industry, showcasing its broad engineering capabilities.In Europe, BENTELER operates in several key markets including Germany, which serves as a major hub for its automotive and engineering activities. Other significant European operations span across Austria, Spain, and Eastern Europe

Revenue: 9 billion USD

Employees: 27,000