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Reshaping procurement
Patrick Traynor on how Efficio is helping customers to build supply chain resiliency in the face of global disruption
Given the vast disruption and operational challenges of the last few years , it ’ s great to see supply chain and procurement occupy a position at the forefront of CEOs ’ minds and even public conversation ,” opens Patrick Traynor , Vice President for North America at Efficio . “ We ’ re seeing more interest in supply chain at a university level , both among university students and institutions driving improvements to subject courses , and it ’ s exciting to see the innovation and ideas emerging as new talent rises through the ranks .”
With more than 20 years of experience in procurement transformation , strategic sourcing strategy , and supply chain optimization , Patrick has helped companies achieve optimal results across several industries including financial services , utilities , and manufacturing . As the Vice President of Efficio ’ s North American division , Patrick oversees the region ’ s operations with a focus on growth and efficiency , while also aiding the personal development of his teams .
“ My journey into Efficio was unique in that I kept in close contact with the founders of Efficio throughout my career , having been colleagues while working at Kearney , a global , operationally focused management consulting firm ,” Patrick narrates . “ Efficio was established in 2000 and was initially focused on the UK market with later expansion within Europe . The founders identified a gap in the market for an expert procurement firm , but the business today has evolved into supply chain , working with customers to improve procurement performance and achieve a variety of goals from cost savings to building capabilities .
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