Mercadona has decided to reorganize its purchasing department, which will now manage its integrated suppliers and relations with specialist suppliers from two general directorates. In conclusion, Paco Espert in charge of Dry Recipe so farWill lead the general management of Dry Purchases and Recipe, Raphael Berrocal It will be responsible for Sea, Fruit, Vegetable and Fresh Bread Shopping and will undertake the general direction of Sea, Fruit, Vegetable, Bakery and Bread Shopping.
This move is “part of the objective of Mercadona from the action unit to continue to strengthen the relationship with the suppliers with whom it cooperates, thereby contributing to the consolidation of its competitive advantage, after strategies to move forward on the Totaler path” are based on specialization, joint leadership and trust. To this end, the company has made a significant investment in creation and training since 2018. Between purchasing and prescribing, a team of 1,200 people“, as reported in a statement released today.
Mercadona “wants to thank the directors and general managers who have joined the new departments, Josemi Fernandez He is the person who conveyed his decision to leave the company, his effort, participation and work over these five years.”
All contributed to this promotion new product specialization model In 2018, we started our journey with the double goal of realizing the quality leap required by the Mercadona model and continuing to move towards an agile, efficient and sustainable supply chain demanded by suppliers and customers;
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Mercadona works with suppliers “A relationship based on transparency and trust, where a commitment to quality and expertise is unquestionable. This relationship is aimed at joint growth and guarantees the highest quality, an unbeatable price and excellent service in every product, as well as ethical production criteria related to sustainable production,” said the Valencia chain’s statement.
At the end of 2022, the company was going to cooperate With 3,000 specialist product suppliers A total of 23,112 million euros were purchased, including 22,323 in Spain and 789 in Portugal.