Around 20 purchasing managers from our member companies came together for the 100th meeting on November 28, 2024 in the Hafenraum to make some decisions, exchange ideas and commemorate the anniversary with a short review.
The number speaks for itself and once again makes it clear how well-rounded it is: the Purchasing Working Group has met a total of 100 times over the past 18 years to discuss topics for possible framework agreements, current issues, make decisions for the purchasing pool and exchange ideas. In recent years, the purchasing managers in our member companies have changed, new people have joined the working group time and again and many have remained loyal to it and its work for several years. New interested parties can join and participate at any time.
This working group is and remains at the heart of the purchasing area in our network. Andreas Balla, Managing Director of the Murtfeldt GROUP and a member of our Executive Board, attended the 100th meeting to express his personal thanks and acknowledge the commitment of all those involved. The concept: purchasing managers from member companies get involved and negotiate framework agreements and special agreements in negotiating groups together with partners and suppliers, which all members can use on the same terms. This is the most important cornerstone of our successful purchasing pool. Andreas Balla praised this commitment and thanked everyone who actively participates in the working group. He also expressly thanked Ludmila Riewe, who has been responsible for purchasing in our network since the purchasing pool was initiated – and only took a break for 8 months – for her reliable and loyal work. Then it was time to make the final decisions in the area of purchasing for this year. A little celebration followed. NIRO Managing Director Ingrid Lange thanked the purchasing managers and Ludmila Riewe at the end of the meeting. She emphasized how important this commitment is for the future development of our network. After all, attractive framework agreements offer financial benefits for all members. Reliable partners and negotiated conditions play a decisive role, especially in uncertain times.
This 100th meeting ended with a delicious lunch.
We look forward to the next 100 meetings of the Purchasing Working Group, which will continue to write the success story of the purchasing pool.
