PROCUREMENT TECHNOLOGY
“ Co-innovation is at the heart of our procurement transformation. We work closely with suppliers to develop solutions in areas such as digitalisation, automation and carbon reduction”
Javier Escalera Orobón, VP Procurement – Cargo, IAG
Q. WHAT HAVE BEEN THE BIGGEST LEARNINGS FROM MANAGING CROSS-BORDER SUPPLIER ECOSYSTEMS IN A POST-PANDEMIC MARKET?
» The pandemic highlighted the importance of flexibility, visibility and proactive risk management. We’ ve learned to diversify our supplier base, strengthen digital collaboration tools and integrate resilience and sustainability criteria into onboarding processes. These lessons have shaped a procurement model that is agile, collaborative and prepared for future disruptions.
70 February 2026