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DATA-DRIVEN DECISION MAKING
chain , allowing for proactive management of the identified issues . Access to data analytics therefore allows procurement professionals to make informed decisions across the procurement lifecycle .
Key challenges in implementing a data-driven procurement strategy Ama Aidoo-Sam is Director of Procurement Operations at ResMed , the innovative medical device and digital health solutions organisation based out of Dan Diego , California . Her role covers all processes and systems from a procurement perspective , while her team works very closely with , and supports , the category and sourcing teams that collectively perform the overall procurement function .

“ To leverage data , organisations need the right tools and in-house expertise to effectively interpret the data correctly ”

AMA AIDOO-SAM DIRECTOR , PROCUREMENT OPERATIONS
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