Katja van Wieren

Katja van Wieren currently holds the position of Manager Procurement at EQUANS Nederland, overseeing procurement teams across three Equans companies. Simultaneously, Katja serves as a Trainer Procurement at Conducto, focusing on a procurement program for young professionals. Previously, Katja spent a decade at Linde Gas Benelux, progressing from Strategic Buyer to Category Manager Indirects EMEA, where responsibilities included leading strategic procurement initiatives and optimizing supplier relationships. Additional experience includes consulting roles at DPA Supply Chain, the Ministry of Defense, and the Municipality of Amsterdam, alongside contract management at the Technical University of Delft. Katja's educational background encompasses an MBA with a focus on Digital Strategy from Maastricht University and a degree in Facility Management from The Hague University of Applied Sciences.