MINING business that HSE Mining “ hasn ’ t had as a capability up until now ”.
“ We felt we needed more assurance around our procurement , both in terms of ensuring we ’ re getting the right quality for the best price for the parts and materials we procure for our business , but also ensuring a consistency and timeliness of supply and managing our risk , in terms of supply contract terms and conditions ,” Fidock says .
“ Over time we ’ ve had many , many different suppliers for similar parts so we needed to rationalise : what are the key groupings and how can we get a more orderly arrangement around the companies we trade with ?
“ We are still assessing our current spend , looking at key suppliers , and approaching them for opportunities for improved contracts ,” Fidock adds . “ The key here is to work closely with suppliers to find the most timely and
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