Procurement Magazine January 2024 | Page 14

THE PROCUREMENT INTERVIEW

“ Success means making a tangible and positive impact on customers ’ operations ”

organisation and integrate effectively with business systems .
4 . Let ’ s not forget cost optimisation . We ’ re renewing and strengthening in areas such as strategic sourcing , complex categories and budgetary compliance . This has even greater urgency during a period of high inflation .
Q . How will you contribute to JAGGAER ’ s vision ?

» We are going through a once-ina-generation digital transformation . I am personally engaging with our management team to build a company focused on what the customer is trying to achieve – first and foremost .

We build loyalty by assuring our customers get full value from our products – ultimately transforming their businesses . This requires working together to ensure all aspects of our business , processes and activities are done in support of what the customer is trying to accomplish . This is what matters to us .
Q . What procurement innovations and trends excite you most ?

» We must consider how AI will affect our lives . Obviously , it is redefining how businesses operate and perform .

14 January 2024