PROCUREMENT TACTICS
Marijn Overvest is the founder of Procurement Tactics . With a deep passion for procurement , he has upskilled more than 200 procurement teams from all over the world .
During his time as a procurement manager at Ahold Delhaize , he greatly benefitted from the company ’ s ability to make bulk purchases , leverage buying power and maintain strong relationships with suppliers . These advantages resulted in significant cost savings and enabled the organisation to forge stronger partnerships with suppliers . Additionally , enterprise procurement enabled it to facilitate a more efficient process and the implementation of new technologies to streamline operations .
Marijn further emphasises enterprise procurement ’ s capacity to improve risk management through the use of AI and enhanced data analysis , helping to automate tasks and allowing teams to focus on strategic planning and market analysis .
He adds that improved data analysis can help to identify market trends and potential risks , allowing businesses to make smarter decisions .
“ By analysing your data better , enterprise procurement can manage both procurement and supply chain risks better ,” Marijn adds . “ Remember , data is king .”
Looking back on his time with Ahold Delhaize , he says enterprise procurement enabled the firm ’ s procurement processes to become significantly more productive .
“ Through this process , we ensured all our purchases met the required qualities at the best price ,” Marijn concludes .
“ Supplier management tools aim to make these processes more efficient by allowing companies to work with their supplier network in real-time and develop the relationships needed for long-term success .”
Jos adds that high-quality management is becoming imperative , primarily to prevent supply disruptions caused by geopolitical tensions and unforeseen events like wars and regional conflicts and helping to avoid regulatory penalties ( CSDDD , EUDR , DORA ).
He says : “ Enterprise procurement involves not only achieving savings but also monitoring third-party risks , maintaining compliance and ensuring uninterrupted supply .” Jos also
122 August 2024