Ep. 3 - Transforming Procurement: Roche’s blueprint for enabling next-generation procurement with Marielle Beyer

How is one of the world's leading healthcare companies reshaping the procurement landscape? By leading with innovation and focusing on what truly matters: the patient.
In this episode, Marielle Beyer, Head of Global Procurement at Roche, explains how leadership, innovation, and a steadfast commitment to people-centric outcomes are the keys to driving success in today's complex corporate environment. She elaborates on Roche's holistic approach to procurement, emphasizing the importance of viewing the procurement function not merely as a series of transactions, but as a strategic partner capable of influencing positive outcomes for both patients and business units alike.
You'll learn:
1. How to cultivate a leadership culture in procurement.
2. Strategies for fostering innovation and agility.
3. The importance of a patient-centric approach in healthcare procurement.
4. Best practices for talent development in a transformative era.
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Get in touch with Marielle Beyer on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marielle-beyer-1896102/
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Details about Roche:
Website: https://www.roche.com/
Industry: Biotechnology Research
Size: 10,001+ employees
Year: 1896
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About the host Martina:
Martina Buchhauser is a global leader with a profound knowledge of the automotive industry and its shift towards new and sustainable technologies and the imperative for a responsible and low-carbon business. Her leadership journey has encompassed executive roles in Global Procurement and Supply Chain Networks at General Motors, MAN, BMW, and Volvo Cars, where she until recently served as the Chief Procurement Officer and on the management board. She is a senior advisor of H&Z Management Consulting and is a non-executive director on several company boards. Martina very much enjoys being outside in nature – that’s why she loves hiking, golfing, and skiing. Her family and her friends from all over the world play an important role to her, and experiencing life together with them is the greatest joy. Martina is passionate about leadership and has been very engaged in developing and promoting talent.
Get in touch with Martina on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/martina-buchhauser/
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The Procurement Initiative Leaders Podcast is powered by H&Z Management Consulting.
Thanks to our friends at SAWOO for producing this episode with us!