SupplyChain Magazine February 2020 | Page 24

VODAFONE QATAR
24 how this might influence our strategy . Based on the outcome of these analyses we can build our strategy . The main pillars of any procurement strategy are global sourcing , risk and supplier management and digital transformation . The main objective is to focus on cost reduction without impacting the quality of the service or the products we are procuring .
At Vodafone , we are fortunate to have Vodafone Procurement Company ( VPC ) – one of the largest procurement organisations in Europe ,”
Nehme adds . “ This helps us to build a clear strategy for the supply chain , achieving our goals and objectives in the long and short term . VPC ’ s role is to maintain a level of world class procurement , giving us access to a landscape of advanced tools and robust processes to smoothly facilitate the interaction with our suppliers . They help us to work faster , more securely and more simply .”
The supply chain ’ s influence has also expanded beyond its usual remit to take a seat at the decision-making

“ The main pillars of any procurement strategy are global sourcing , risk and supplier management and digital transformation ”

— Hicham Nehme Senior Suopply Chain Manager Vodafone Qatar
FEBRUARY 2020