LAUREATE INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITIES
Francisco Zuriguel , VP Procurement , discusses his work to transform Laureate ’ s procurement operations to better serve its students
With a mission to make learning accessible to all , Laureate International Universities enables students to unlock their potential and further their careers .
Spanning more than 20 countries , its multifaceted approach has been enhanced through its procurement transformation . Providing world-class sourcing , supplier , product and service capabilities , Laureate ’ s procurement team enforces the organisation ’ s global mission to promote accessibility and works to create further value as a strategic partner .
“ At Laureate , procurement is organised in two regions , the Americas and Europe , Middle East , Africa & Asia ( EMEAA ). I lead the strategic sourcing across EMEAA , guiding a team of high-performance professionals in each country who are responsible for supporting more than 60 institutions that are part of the Laureate network ,” explains Francisco Zuriguel , VP Procurement .
“ I devise and enforce strategic sourcing plans to assure adherence to procurement policies , processes , ethics and supplier relationship management guidelines by all procurement staff . Additionally , I interact and build relationships with internal stakeholders , countries and regional C-suite professionals to understand the needs of the business .”
Procurement transformation Throughout his tenure , Zuriguel
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