The top level engages in qualification and assessment of suppliers for Hera S.p.A., guidance and coordination, procurement planning and management via Group agreements, tender bids for the assignment of goods, services and works above the EU threshold and for the most significant goods/services categories (Class A), procurement for the Sector Divisions and for the Group companies which use the SAP computer system, as well as providing an internal advisory service for the Group and subsidiaries, guaranteeing operations on a consistent basis with the economic and financial strategies and objectives.