WILLEM UIJEN
TOP 10 – STRATEGIC SOURCING LEADERS
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WILLEM UIJEN
TITLE : CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICER COMPANY : UNILEVER EMPLOYEES : 127,000 REVENUE : US $ 66.2BN CEO : HEIN SCHUMACHER FOUNDED : 1929
Willem Uijen ’ s leadership in strategic sourcing at Unilever is defined by his commitment to sustainability , innovation and collaboration .
He promotes “ procurement with purpose ,” aligning sourcing strategies with Unilever ’ s sustainability goals and emphasising partnerships with suppliers who share this vision .
Willem ’ s approach focuses on creating an ecosystem of partners , integrating advanced technologies to enhance sourcing capabilities and tailoring procurement strategies to meet specific business unit needs .
His leadership balances cost efficiency with sustainable practices , ensuring that Unilever ’ s sourcing decisions positively impact both business performance and environmental impact .
Willem Uijen , Chief Procurement Officer , Unilever
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