GRUPO HERDEZ
“ Depending on the category, we’ ll prioritise other things. But I think the important thing is that we make sure that once we start our relationship with the supplier, at least we have this common philosophy.”
Managing strategic supplier relationships One of the most significant transformations under Javier’ s leadership has been the implementation of strategic sourcing principles – particularly the segmentation of suppliers.
The approach has revolutionised how Grupo Herdez ® manages supplier relationships.
“ In the past, all suppliers were treated the same,” he reveals.“ What we changed when we implemented strategic sourcing was this new mindset around supplier relationship management.”
By classifying suppliers based on strategic importance, Grupo Herdez ® can allocate resources more effectively, building closer relationships with
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