The ASSA ABLOY Group provides opening solutions, entrance automation and service for commercial and residential customers.  A major company reorganisation involved moving production out of Europe to Asia resulting in the decentralization of the procurement function.

Project Aim:

• Understand the current competencies of the global purchasing team
• Match the capabilities of staff to the job roles required to deliver the future strategy
• Introduce strategic sourcing process and associated tools and techniques.

Outcome:

• 200 staff across Europe, Asia and North America completed online skills assessment
• Clear understanding of skill gaps in key competency areas
• Learning pathways developed at both individual and team level
• Sourcing influencers and budget holders outside of purchasing were included in the training
• Common strategic sourcing approach using the same techniques and language embedded globally
• Significant increased supplier value delivered and reduced costs
• New hires brought up to speed swiftly irrespective of location via e-learning
• Procurement aligned with company strategy

ADR Services Used:

• ADR DNA – online skills assessment
• Advisory – Strategic Sourcing Process Development
• Procurement E-learning
• Instructor-led workshops