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Mastering the Art of Building Relationships in Procurement: Insights from Anna Lakomy, Senior Strategic Buyer EMEA at Siemens

Written by Daniel Barnes | Jan 24, 2025 11:53:04 AM
 
Hello and welcome to another episode of Procurement Reimagined, brought to you by Gatekeeper. Joining us today is Anna Lakomy, Senior Strategic Buyer EMEA at Siemens.

Join us as Anna shares her passion for procurement and the importance of building relationships. Anna provides valuable insights on procurement compliance, emphasizing the importance of incentivising behaviour and actively listening to others. Discover practical advice on building relationships, overcoming remote work challenges, and Anna's wish for procurement progress.

Anna mentions that procurement runs in her blood, thanks to her father, who is also in procurement. Over her 13-year career in procurement, she has led procurement teams and initiatives at companies like Samsung, PwC, ABB, and Siemens. As the Senior Strategic Buyer EMEA at Siemens, her role includes strategic sourcing & procurement management with a focus on IT & IT software engineering services. She is also responsible for managing global & local projects with consideration for diverse local needs & legal regulations.