SUPPLY CHAIN
SAP ’ s Gordon Donovan and Aramex ’ s Ronan Kitchin share how they oversee both the Procure-to-Pay ( P2P ) and Source-to-Pay ( S2P ) processes in healthcare
WRITTEN BY : HELEN ADAMS
Procure-to-Pay ( P2P ) and Source-to-Pay ( S2P ) are procurement processes which indicate the stage in acquiring goods or services .
The primary purchase is covered by P2P , which involves identifying the product or service , then having the order approved and paid for .
S2P however , is a strategic activity which reaches across the whole procurement lifecycle , including sourcing and relationship management .
Here , two experts tell us about their work in healthcare procurement , from their initial conceptions to the desired end result .
Aramex ’ s healthcare vertical streamlines P2P processes Ronan Kitchin is proud to oversee the Life Science and Healthcare vertical at Aramex , a logistics and supply chain company . His primary focus is on cultivating and expanding the client portfolio within the realm of life sciences and healthcare . “ I ’ m entrusted with identifying opportunities for growth and forging strategic partnerships with esteemed organisations in the industry ,” Kitchin explains . “ In understanding the unique demands of the life science and healthcare sector , I aim to establish Aramex as the preferred logistics and supply chain partner for these esteemed clientele .”
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