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long-term supplier partners. Additionally, the Straumann Group also globally uses Integrity Next, a tool to help track and monitor its suppliers’ ESG metrics – a pivotal focus for the company.
“ Technology like this is important because the business world is evolving rapidly,” Sandra explains.
“ AI, automation and digital tools are becoming critical for optimising operations.”
Straumann’ s adoption of these tools positions the group – and its procurement function specifically – in a more competitive position moving forwards.
Outlook for the future Sandra says her personality and“ can do” attitude is her greatest quality as a professional, enabling her to foster superior connections, conversations and effectively shape decision-making.
“ At the end of the day, we are all people behind the emails and meetings,” she says.
“ My ability to build relationships and be adaptable – whether being vulnerable when needed or tough when necessary – has helped me throughout my career.”
Another prominent quality Sandra has that matches other procurement leaders is the ability to build and execute long term plans.
With her procurement strategy planned ahead for the next five years, she shared that the first twelve months will involve extensive evaluation, collaboration and structural growth.
“Procurement is numbers-driven, but it’ s also about people. I want to make sure my team has the tools they need to be successful”
SANDRA ACQUAAH, HEAD OF PROCUREMENT, NAM STRAUMANN GROUP
“ It’ s about really providing support for our business and our region,” she explains.
“ Every strategy in place, deal we make, process we implement or change, or important conversations / negotiations we have, are all centred around empowering our internal customers, enabling the success of our company and being that silent but resilient force that is strongly supporting our company’ s enterprise goals.”
“ Looking at the processes we’ ve put in place, stepping back to evaluate their impact, and understanding how we can optimise them.
“ If there’ s anything we need to change, we will. We are building solid foundations in order to mature into a world-class organisation.
For the next 12 months, we will evaluate those foundations, making
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