Building a Strategic Procurement function for a Global Logistics Leader
Client or Partner:
Global Logistics Company
Service Offering:
Procurement Transformation · Organisational Design
Challenge:
The procurement function lacked the structure and alignment needed to support the company’s new strategic direction. Global inefficiencies and limited frontline ownership were slowing value delivery.
What we did:
▪️Defined a new procurement operating model aligned to strategic priorities
▪️Designed a strong central Category Management team to drive global standardization
▪️Enabled a decentralized area setup for frontline empowerment and accountability
▪️Supported change leadership to ensure smooth adoption across the organisation
Impact / Outcomes:
✅ Clear structure aligning global strategy with local execution
✅ Empowered frontline teams with ownership of spend and supplier performance
✅ Enhanced category control and consistency through the central team
✅ Procurement function positioned as a strategic partner to the business
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