How we work

GERBOPA acts as the interface between its members and supplier partners while maintaining an agile, responsive structure tailored to its members’ needs.

Our approach

A collective and operational organisation

We use the necessary human and operational resources to provide an essential interface between our members and supplier partners. Despite the breadth and complexity of the work involved, GERBOPA has maintained a streamlined structure suited to its members’ needs.

We develop an effective strategy that enables us to remain at the forefront of our professional sector.

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Identify needs

Identify needs

The group mobilises the necessary human and operational resources to understand members’ expectations and prepare purchasing campaigns.

Take part in negotiations

Take part in negotiations

During purchasing campaigns, each member company can take an active role in the relevant sector committees.

Validate collectively

Validate collectively

Final decisions are made with the approval of the executive committee, which provides the link between members and the board of directors.

Contract

Contract

Final agreements are formalised in contracts between approved suppliers and GERBOPA members.

Share throughout the year

Share throughout the year

Throughout the year, members work on topics related to their activities in order to share views, experience and ideas.