G4S
Following the introduction of its Group Procurement Team in 2014 , G4S has been able to make savings and drive efficiencies across its operations
When he joined the company in 2014 , Group Procurement Director Shaun Carroll faced a seemingly insurmountable challenge : nothing less than developing a group-wide transformation of the company ’ s procurement operations . Over the past two years , Carroll has brought about a sea-change in the ways that the business handles its procurement at all levels , which includes the adoption of new processes and technologies , as well as a plan to ensure that , in future , G4S has procurement at the centre of its thinking .
Operations
G4S is well-known for its role as one of the world ’ s leading integrated security companies . Specialising in providing a range of security products , solutions , and services to a variety of sectors , the company operates in 100 countries and employs over 610,000 people .
The procurement arm of G4S fulfils two key functions within the business , which involves operational support , alongside more strategic responsibilities . Operational support is delivered by working closely with a range of different departments which include warehousing ,
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