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thriving procurement function with fresh energy and purpose , propelling us to be truly world-class .”
“ Procurement is a very different art form and it ’ s mainly based around relationships with internal stakeholders and partners .”
Farrell speaks passionately about the inspiration he gets from his team , many of whom have followed him around the world . He speaks of making a measurable difference and succeeding with the business , but also being conscious of creating a legacy within the organisation .
“ What inspires and drives me is the opportunity to nurture the next generation of procurement professionals , empowering them to surpass our current capabilities ,” he says , “ It ’ s about finding , investing in , and building the talents of our successors , strengthening our already
Delivering for customers “ Looking forward , the next 18 months for procurement are ones of both continued consolidation and well-structured rationalisation . Working closely with our partners we will close out 2024 / 25 prepared to establish future-ready sourcing with the right mix of small , medium and large suppliers . As the business continues to merge legacy systems and processes , we ’ re committed to investing in future technology and our people to propel the company forward , with procurement playing a pivotal role driving organisational success .
Through internal collaboration with stakeholders across all categories , procurement can deliver products and / or services that will enhance our customer experience , drive change , and automation . By pooling our requirements and acquiring at scale we can deliver value back to the business .”
Despite the success of the strategies and transformations implemented by Farrell and his procurement team so far , he recognises the need for ongoing focus and action in the near future . “ In the next 18 months , if we can ensure our supplier base is more manageable , successfully deploy procurement-specific technology to empower the team to make smarter dataled decisions and maintain relationships at an integral and close level , I think that would constitute success .”
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