Vincent Delke (32) is a university lecturer in Purchasing and Supply Management at the University of Twente. In this portrait, he shares his passion for technology and procurement, the connection between academia and practice, and why the procurement profession continues to surprise him.
In early June 2026, procurement leaders gathered for the 5th Nevi CPO Summit to reflect on the growing complexity of today’s global landscape. In this two-day recap, Finn Wynstra and Frank Rozemeijer share the key insights on navigating uncertainty, strengthening supply chain resilience and shaping the future of procurement leadership.
Within Nevi, the professional association for procurement, contract management and supply management professionals, communities play an essential role. Across the various communities, the focus is on meeting one another, sharing knowledge and jointly advancing the professionalisation of the field.
The first day of the Nevi programme in contract and supplier management has begun. Some participants bring years of experience, while others are stepping into the role consciously for the first time. There is a shared sense of curiosity: How can I strengthen my role? What development steps are needed within my organisation? And how can I create more value through contract management?
How do you use a contract as a guide for collaboration rather than as an escalation tool? That was one of the central questions during the 13th edition of the Nevi Contract Management Day on 14 April 2026. The event brought together 450 contract managers and procurement professionals at Burgers’ Zoo, centred around the theme: the contract manager as a chameleon.
The 2026 Public Sector Procurement Barometer shows a marked shift from sustainability towards cost control and performance. Discover the key insights.
The latest edition of Deal! shows how procurement professionals navigate the interplay between cost control, circularity and technological acceleration. Available from 7 April, in print and digitally via nevi.nl.
Nevi and Onventis are once again conducting the Procurement Barometer for the private sector — the leading annual study on the state of procurement, contract management and supplier management in the Netherlands. Take part and be among the first to receive the results.
Each year, Nevi presents thesis awards for the best theses in the field of procurement and supplier management. There are two categories — higher professional education (HBO) theses and university (WO) theses — and within each category a top three is selected. Submissions are made by the respective supervisors and concern theses completed in the past academic year. Each programme may submit a maximum of two theses.
A new edition of the Nevi Procurement Executive Program (PEP) has commenced. Executives from a wide range of organisations will, through this intensive programme, develop their strategic vision, leadership and impact on the procurement function.
A delegation from the Chinese Ministry of Commerce visited Nevi for an inspiring exchange on supply chain management, innovation and collaboration between China and the Netherlands.
In the world of procurement, it has long since stopped being about securing the lowest price. As a procurement professional, you are a process facilitator, a strategic adviser and a discussion partner for senior management. To give procurement professionals a solid foundation for this role, the Nevi 1 Private Sector programme was developed — fully practice‑oriented and designed to equip you for real‑world impact.