Procurement Magazine March 2024 | Page 45

repeatable processes , fostering good governance , and ensuring that the business operates with a data-driven approach across all functions . This critical element , overseen by Rob Home , ensures that APFN makes sound investments while remaining vigilant of global supply chain challenges , conflicts , shipping logistics , global market pressures , and the company ’ s environmental , social , and governance ( ESG ) impact .
Farrell perceives that a fundamental driver of the business transformation ’ s success is the importance that has been given to the procurement function at APFN , coupled with the buy-in to that mentality from the very top of the organisation . “ I often come across discussions on how the CPO or the procurement director can gain importance in the eyes of the CEO

“ Procurement can become that base stone and bedrock of the transformation as we push forward ”

CPO Stuart Farrell conducts a warehouse visit
STUART FARRELL CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICER ,
ALLPOINTS FIBRE