The top level engages in qualification and assessment of suppliers, guidance and coordination, procurement planning and management via Group agreements, tender bids for the assignment of goods, services and works above the EU threshold, 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 the subsidiaries, guaranteeing operations on a consistent basis with the economic and financial strategies and objectives.