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John asserts:“ With AI reshaping the infrastructure sector, Amey is committed to harnessing its capabilities to drive smarter, faster and more strategic decision-making.
“ By leveraging data more effectively, we can identify risks and opportunities earlier, streamline processes and proactively engage suppliers with good reliable data and information.” The goal is to shift from reactive to predictive procurement,“ spotting trends before they become challenges, co-developing solutions with suppliers and continuously improving outcomes for Amey, our supply chain and our customers”.
Winning through procurement Procurement plays a central role in Amey’ s bidding processes. Customers are increasingly seeking partners who can deliver not just efficiently, but responsibly.
“ That is why Amey’ s procurement strategy is designed to go beyond compliance and cost control,” says John.“ It is built to help us win work, deliver it brilliantly and do so sustainably.”
Amey focuses on creating the right conditions for success by aligning commercial delivery with ESG outcomes.
“ That starts with involving suppliers early in the bidding process to co-develop solutions that are both
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