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it . And at the end , it gave us more visibility and recognition as a function of what we do for the company including our value beyond savings .”
Roadmap for an uncertain future To build on the Accelerate Programme , a strategic roadmap has been set out to take Syngenta Group ’ s indirect procurement to 2027 .
It comprises some meaty areas , including data analytics , sustainability , people , operational excellence and artificial intelligence .
Gerardo says : “ How can we continue to be more effective and efficient so we can free up time for more strategic work and data analytics ? That ’ s an area that is as critical now for procurement as for many other functions .”
“ And how are we going to , in a more structural and impactful way , support the sustainability efforts of the company ?
Syngenta Group is very committed to sustainability , so how can indirect procurement play our role ?
One of the immediate ways Syngenta Group will do this is by making sure that its supply base is supporting its requirements and standards in terms of sustainability .
“ So we are actually working on how we can embed the required sustainability know-how and mindset to all our indirect procurement people around the world so we can be a change agent within Syngenta Group and outside within our supplier base ,” explains Gerardo .
In terms of people , Gerardo says he wants to see every member of his team “ growing and continuing to grow . I do believe the best work environment is the one that empowers team members , so they can deliver their full potential , and helps them to develop new skills for their future .” sustainabilitymag . com 115