DIGITAL PROCUREMENT
“ About six years ago , we recognised that more strategic value could come from procurement if it was better managed as an enterprise function ”
LEONARDO DECANDIA GLOBAL CPO , JOHNSON & JOHNSON
When DeCandia took on the role of Global CPO in 2016 , he was brought in to lead the brand ’ s procurement transformation .
“ I was tasked with redefining the function ,” he says . “ I looked at how the organisation could introduce digital technologies , better processes and practices into its operations , as well as how it could bring in more advanced skills . In 2016 , we began the transition from over 130 years of decentralisation into a best-in-class procurement function for the entire enterprise .”
Three critical pointers on creating a central digital ecosystem When it comes to digital transformation , DeCandia ’ s thoughts are simple and clear : “ It always comes down to people , processes , and technology .”
Tasked with centralising procurement , DeCandia and his team set out to take the procurement ecosystem of around 200 entities across the three businesses and transform them into a single , strategic enterprise function . DeCandia says : “ Each of those systems had their own unique processes , so the starting point for our transformation was to determine what the value proposition would be , as well as introduce meaningful governance for our broader , long-term objectives .
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