Procurement Magazine February 2024 | Page 20

PROCUREMENT MAGAZINE : TOP 100 CPOS 2023
Celebrating the best of the best from global organisations , Procurement Magazine champions innovative and influential Chief Procurement Officers ( CPOs ) – or equivalent roles – who are elevating the industry .
I am honoured to be recognised as a distinguished leader within this impressive community . Even more importantly , I am proud of the unwavering dedication of our Nestlé Procurement teams that is reflected in this Procurement Magazine ranking .
Throughout 2023 , along with our committed suppliers , Nestlé Procurement teams have worked hard to responsibly deliver taste and nourishment to people and their pets around the world . Together , we prove that collaborations are the keys to growth ! Patricia Stroup , CPO , Nestlé
In January 2023 , Stroup became chairperson of the International Dairy Food Association ( IDFA )’ s Executive Council . The association represents the nation ’ s dairy manufacturing and marketing industry , supporting more than 3.2 million jobs .
IDFA has a diverse range of members , from multinational to single-plant companies and dairy companies and cooperatives to food retailers and suppliers . All of which are at the edge of innovation and sustainable business practice .
Staying true to her roots , Stroup utilises her voice at Nestlé and IDFA
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