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DonateThe Council is a vehicle for senior purchasing executives to exchange views and experiences on a peer-to-peer basis and to follow their field’s rapidly changing trends. The marketplace and conditions for the purchasing professional have changed significantly over the last several years, and there is no indication that this trend will change. In fact, the battle not only for talent but also for commodities and other materials and equipment is proving increasingly challenging.
This Council addresses issues that chief procurement officers face when implementing strategies for change. Organizational structures (the role of the procurement office), management standards, tools and processes for best-in-class performance, cost controls, suppliers' relations, and partnerships are regularly discussed. In a confidential setting, members share their initiatives, their experiences with fluctuating market demands, and ways to anticipate risks.
- A.P. Møller - Maersk A/S
- Astellas Pharma Europe Ltd
- Axel Springer SE
- BPOST
- Bayer AG
- Danfoss A/S
- Ecolab Europe GmbH
- Faurecia
- Ferrero S.p.A.
- FrieslandCampina Nederland B.V.
- GF Casting Solutions AG
- Henkel Global Supply Chain BV
- Hilti Aktiengesellschaft
- INEOS Styrolution
- Infineon Technologies AG
- L'Oreal
- Lindt & Sprungli AG
- Lufthansa Group
- MOL Hungarian Oil and Gas Plc.
- Mars Wrigley Confectionery UK Limited
- Nestle S.A.
- OC Oerlikon Management AG
- Roche Diagnostics
- Rockwool International A/S
- SGS SA
- Stryker Europe
- Tetra Pak International SA
- Whirlpool Europe S.R.L.
- Wintershall Dea GmbH
- Yanfeng Europe Automotive Interior Systems Management Limited & Co. KG
Enduring relationships with trusted peers is the core of the Council experience. Enhanced by our global, enterprise-wide reach, these relationships span the world and extend the council value. Confidential peer dialogue provides you with a broader perspective and shared experiences, as well as access to specific knowledge and best practices.
- Collective topic selection and problem solving that puts your issues on the agenda
- Informal, real-time benchmarking of current approaches by member companies to the most challenging issues faced by product development
- Multi-industry insights and best practices from non-competitive peers via in-depth discussions
- Performance accelerating ideas for a key growth engine for your company
- Networking, reputation building and access within your peer community
- Digital Transformation in Procurement
- Requirements for Big Project / CapEx Procurement
- Capex Funding and Resourcing
- Stakeholder Management
- MRO
- Contract Management
- Supplier Relationship Management
- AI/ Robotics/Analytics
- Offshoring/Outsourcing/Insourcing
Members will be the most senior purchasing executives within their organization. They will have Global or EMEA remit.
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Maggie Robinson
Council Director, Procurement Leadership Council |