Rate My Professor Marc van Woerkom

Marc van Woerkom serves as Purchasing Officer in the Central Hub of the Supply Chain section within the Financial Services Division at the University of Otago, based in the Clocktower Building in Dunedin. His responsibilities include managing purchasing operations and handling enquiries for the Central Hub, contributing to the efficient procurement processes that support the university's academic, research, and administrative activities. Contact details for Marc van Woerkom are DDI +64 3 479 4090. The Financial Services Division encompasses key areas such as Financial Systems and Projects, Financial Control, Accounts Payable, Revenue Management, Strategic Finance, Finance Advisory, and Service Divisions including Procurement and Supply Chain.

The Supply Chain team is organized into several specialized hubs: Central Hub led by Rochelle McFarlane with Purchasing Officers Marc van Woerkom, Rachel Bailey, and Kim Gordon; South Hub; North Hub; West Hub; School of Medicine Hub; Union Hub; and Property Hub. This structure ensures comprehensive support for purchasing needs across various university locations and functions. Marc van Woerkom has been recognized in University of Otago newsroom features for his wildlife photography. During a trip to Brooks Falls, Alaska, accessed by a small sea plane, he photographed brown bear cubs practicing hunting skills near their mother fishing in the water. Another featured image captures his dog Lua running towards him during her first holiday in Riverton while he was photographing birds. He shared, “I love capturing their existence, trying to tell their story as they cannot,” highlighting his passion for documenting wildlife.