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The CPO's changing role

Chief Procurement Officers (CPOs) in mining companies have historically focussed on fulfilling a double mandate.

Tycho Möncks, Matias Raby, Marc Schmidt, Alex Dolya and Sarah Scholl*
Procurement’s role is shifting from execution support to strategic partner

Procurement’s role is shifting from execution support to strategic partner

The first focus was on effectiveness - sourcing materials and services to support the company's strategic goals. Secondly, there was efficiency - minimising OpEx in areas such as IT systems and containing...

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