Florence Vuillet

Chief Procurement Officer - Head of Procurement, AXA

Brussels, Brussels, Belgium

Professional Overview
Florence Vuillet is an accomplished procurement executive with over 15 years of experience driving strategic sourcing and supply chain optimization initiatives. As the Chief Procurement Officer and Head of Procurement at AXA, she oversees all procurement operations, processes, and policy development for the global insurance leader.

Experience Summary

Current Role
As Chief Procurement Officer at AXA, Florence is responsible for managing the company's end-to-end procurement function, including strategic sourcing, contract negotiations, supplier relationship management, and cost optimization. Under her leadership, the procurement team has achieved significant cost savings through strategic vendor partnerships and process improvements. Florence has also played a key role in enhancing supply chain resilience and sustainability practices across the organization.

Career Progression
Prior to joining AXA, Florence held progressive procurement and supply chain management roles at leading multinational corporations, including Unilever and Nestlé. She has a proven track record of driving operational efficiencies, implementing digital procurement solutions, and aligning procurement strategies with broader business objectives.

Academic Background
Florence holds a Master's degree in Supply Chain Management from the University of Antwerp and a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration from the Solvay Brussels School of Economics and Management.

Areas of Expertise

• Strategic procurement and sourcing

• Supply chain optimization and risk management

• Vendor relationship management and contract negotiation

• Procurement process improvement and automation

• Sustainability and corporate social responsibility initiatives

Professional Impact
Under Florence's leadership, the AXA procurement team has achieved over 20% in annual cost savings through strategic sourcing initiatives and process optimization. She has also spearheaded the implementation of a robust supplier diversity program and the integration of sustainability criteria into the company's procurement decisions, leading to a significant reduction in the organization's environmental footprint.

Conclusion
With her extensive experience, strategic mindset, and commitment to excellence, Florence Vuillet has established herself as a respected and influential procurement leader within the insurance industry. She is dedicated to driving continuous improvement and innovation within the procurement function, aligning it closely with AXA's overall business objectives and growth strategies.