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different size companies in different lifecycles and their own businesses .”
This also comes with higher costs as these technological components can be exceptionally expensive due to the manufacturing precision they require .
Bluefors is also conscious that technical specifications are rapidly changing in this growing industry , working with its researchers and engineers to maintain pace .
The company ’ s procurement team has adapted well to the rapid change it ’ s undergoing , partly due to the nature of the field itself .
“ Working in procurement in any industry is a dynamic and challenging experience ,” Pasi explains .
“ It ’ s marked by rapid scaling and process transformation and a heightened focus on operational efficiency .”
To remain adaptable and provide a necessary foundation for growth , Pasi explains the company ’ s approach to procurement leadership has been to build and grow a dynamic ecosystem .
“ Our team has established scalable procurement processes and is overseeing automation and standardisation ,” he explains .
“ We also work with many small companies with different backgrounds such as universities , research institutes and so on .
“ As a leader in our field , we are strongly contributing to building an ecosystem .”
Strategic sourcing and breaking down silos has been critical to building this ecosystem and successfully transforming procurement .
76 February 2025