Lyvio Frimat: Excellence Today for Procurement of Tomorrow
Opella’s Lyvio Frimat explains how radical digital and cultural transformation is equipping his procurement team to adapt to a rapidly shifting world
TL;DR
- Procurement at Opella is undergoing a strategic reset to support its transition from a pharmaceutical division to an agile FMCH business.
- Lyvio Frimat is driving over 30 initiatives, focusing on strengthening fundamentals and accelerating development, with 40% of priority projects ahead of schedule.
- Technology adoption, including a 'hybrid best-of-breed approach' and purposeful AI deployment, is central to the transformation.
- The goal is to elevate procurement professionals from 'operators' to 'business strategists' by 2030.
- Building a 'co-building culture' and developing talent are crucial for enabling the team's strategic capabilities.
- Procurement is evolving towards a portfolio-based model requiring agility, data-analytics skills, and a clear organizational view.