Both the demand for high-quality and innovative products and our global solutions business require procurement that is just as dynamic and global as the market environment where we operate.
Procurement is incorporated into the entire value creation chain at SEW‑EURODRIVE. Besides working very closely with virtually every department – from development and production to quality management and logistics – we also consistently bring on board our buyers in the global subsidiaries.
This is how we ensure the right material is always available at the right time for our production operations:
In this way, we can keep our promise to our customers and deliver on time within tight deadlines.
Maintaining high quality and sustainability standards in the supply chain is more than just a statement for us. At SEW-EURODRIVE, this claim is firmly anchored as a fundamental factor in the entire value creation chain.
One global standard
Selecting suppliers based on criteria that apply to the whole of SEW-EURODRIVE safeguards our high quality standards on a sustainable basis.
The transparency of global procurement markets
We identify opportunities and risks at an early stage, and work in close cooperation with our decentralized procurement organizations.
An overarching approach
The SEW-EURODRIVE Supplier Management Toolbox is used worldwide – from selecting suppliers through evaluation to supplier development.
Close collaboration
Experts from procurement, development, quality, and logistics make joint decisions in Supplier Steering Committees.
Vigilance and preparation
Feasibility studies before the start of series production, rapid intervention, and direct communication with suppliers ensure that everything runs smoothly.
Multi-stage escalation management
Measures are planned and consistently followed up together with the people responsible within the supply chain.
Prevention
The early identification of supplier-related risks safeguards ongoing operations. The entire supplier pool is monitored via the Critical Supplier Watchlist.
Trend radar
Monitoring procurement markets, political developments, and technology trends enables us to implement initiatives on a proactive basis.
Product conformity
We pursue active, cross-functional mediation to ensure that legal requirements within the value creation chain are understood and fulfilled.
Sustainability
Our day-to-day activities and decisions are guided not just by economic requirements, but also by social, ethical, and environmental aspects.
Supply chain due diligence
SEW‑EURODRIVE abides strictly by the Supply Chain Due Diligence Act and the duties of care regarding human rights and the environment that are enshrined in this act and are to be observed within our supply chains and in our own business activities.
Digitalization
We leverage future-oriented technology and global networking to develop highly automated processes.
Interface coordination
We utilize potential to the fullest extent by bringing on board both internal and external business partners.
Staff department
We have a separate team in procurement that deals exclusively with issues related to digitalization and process optimization.
Close to the action
Targeted deployment of procurement specialists on site within production plants and in the innovation department.
Value influencer
Enthusiasm for the topics of tomorrow, continuous professional development, and active knowledge-sharing are what drive us on a daily basis.
As one of the technology leaders for drive and automation technology, close cooperation with universities and associations is very important to us. Our procurement is no exception.
Visualization
Supplier performance at a glance, flexible ad-hoc evaluations, and independent analyses are among the tools of every buyer.
Facts and expertise
Decision-making is based on valid key figures and is enhanced by interdisciplinary specialist expertise.