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In a time of unprecedented supply chain volatility and rapid technological acceleration, the role of the Chief Procurement Officer has fundamentally changed. Leading this evolution at Schneider Electric is Ard Verboon, a seasoned executive with three decades of experience across the high-tech electronics industry.
With a foundational background in engineering, Ard’ s career spans strategic sourcing, supply chain management, product management and general management.
Known for building high-performing teams and driving bold, disciplined transformations, Ard focuses on turning the supply base into a core competitive advantage for Schneider Electric.
Under his leadership, procurement at the company is shifting from a reactive, administrative function to a proactive driver of resilience and value. Central to this vision is the integration of AI and predictive analytics, moving teams away from spreadsheets and late-stage escalations toward real-time, actionable intelligence.
Crucially, this modernised approach extends to sustainability. At Schneider Electric, ESG compliance is no longer an afterthought at contract renewal; it is a non-negotiable.
Procurement Magazine spoke with Ard, where he explored his views on building a self-healing supply chain, navigating the shift from administration to strategic partnership and balancing cost competitiveness with the uncompromising demand for sustainable, resilient operations.
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