“ Suppliers are critical to our mission of changing the trajectory of health for humanity , and we recognise the broadbased impact these external partners have on our communities . That is why we are committed to working with suppliers who not only provide the highest-quality products and services , but who also share our commitment to diversity , equity and inclusion ; sustainability ; and respecting human rights . By working with suppliers who embrace these imperatives , we can drive even greater benefits for society ,” says Mandapaty .
As CPO , Mandapaty is responsible for Johnson & Johnson Procurement ' s external commitments in the areas of environmental , economic , and social sustainability .
“SUPPLIERS ARE CRITICAL TO OUR MISSION OF CHANGING THE TRAJECTORY OF HEALTH FOR HUMANITY ”
In this role Mandapaty was the first global leader of the organisation , and ran end-to-end operations for a US $ 30bn spend , supporting 30 + categories across 100 + countries .
“ At Johnson & Johnson , our goal is to collaborate with our 45,000 suppliers around the world and use our collective ingenuity to change the trajectory of health for humanity ," says Mandapaty .
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