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Through an extensive transformation of its procurement operations , Uniper can answer tomorrow ’ s questions today . We speak to Uniper ’ s Susanne Thöle , Director of Procurement , Spot Buy and Indirect and Philip Höchstödter , VP Spot Buy / Operational Procurement …
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A procurement function can be defined by two key
components : the customer and the supplier .
How an organisation , through its procurement process , engages and works with those two factors is crucial .
The procurement industry is transforming as more and more organisations begin to recognise that what has been historically seen as a support function is now becoming far more aligned to the core business strategy , enabling growth through efficiencies and innovation . However , Uniper , a lea- ding international energy company , realised this at a very early stage and has already prepared for the future by implementing a large-scale transformation of its procurement and supply chain process .
Ultimately , procurement is about engagement with the suppliers and engagement with the customers or end users in order to deliver the best possible service to both parties . Uniper , tackled the challenge by asking one simple question : what is it that suppliers and customers really want ? We speak to Uniper ’ s Philip Höchstödter , VP Spot Buy / Operational Procurement and Susanne Thöle , Director of Procurement , Spot Buy and Indirect .
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