The top level engages in qualification and assessment of suppliers both for the Holding Company and the Territorial Operative Companies, 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 Divisions of Hera S.p.A. and for the Group companies which use the SAP computer system, as well as an internal advisory service for the Group and subsidiaries, guaranteeing operations on a consistent basis with the economic and financial strategies and objectives.