Groupe BPCE, the 2nd largest banking group in France, works with a large number of suppliers in all types of business category. Purchasing plays a key role in ensuring the Group's economic performance and forms an integral part of a responsible approach.
We have set up BPCE Achats, an economic interest grouping, to take responsibility for, and handle, all the Group's procurement needs. Working closely with the local purchasing teams and the business divisions, BPCE Achats is at the service of the Banque Populaire banks, Caisses d'Epargne, BPCE SA, Natixis and Groupe BPCE's principal subsidiaries by capitalizing on best practices and creating new synergies.
Our procurement policy is founded on a set of strong values. In adopting this approach, we aim to enhance Groupe BPCE's economic performance, set up and coordinate an ecosystem of innovative suppliers, and develop responsible and sustainable practices.
Forming part of a global and sustainable performance objective, our responsible procurement approach aims, in particular, to establish long-term and well-balanced relationships with our suppliers, to promote the employment of people with disabilities, and develop the local economy.
Vigilant about their practices, our purchasing teams make ethics and equity the guiding principles of their actions. Accordingly, we also expect our suppliers to reciprocate and to demonstrate strict compliance with these same commitments.
55,000 suppliers
| €4 bn purchases
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In order to discover new partners, encourage innovation, and identify alternative offers and services, BPCE Achats regularly publishes calls for projects.
