5 steps to building high-performing procurement teams
High-performing procurement functions have helped businesses build resiliency, gain a competitive edge and boost performance during periods of change, instability, and transformation. Coming to the fore of business operations, senior procurement officers and managers are challenged with maintaining high levels of productivity in their teams as p...
How to address the global talent shortage in procurement
It has never been more important to address the global talent shortage in procurement as many companies are increasingly faced with doing more with less. A recent survey revealed 52% of procurement leaders have seen their headcount decrease significantly over the last two years, yet 70% face considerably higher expectations to deliver results on...
The procurement leaders of tomorrow: Key traits for future CPOs
As procurement plays a more strategic role in business, many professionals in the field are having to adapt their skillset to keep pace with the function’s evolution. Although this is an exciting time, many procurement leaders are under increased pressure to reinvent traditional operations, whilst taking on more responsibility for end-to-end cus...
Are talent deficits threatening to slow the progress of digitisation in procurement?
Many businesses are looking to speed up the digitalisation of procurement to help improve business operations and satisfy customer expectations. CPOs must ensure their teams have the right skills to use new technologies effectively, though identifying and acquiring the digital skills their organisation needs is no easy task. For many, talent def...
Does modern procurement need to ‘evolve’ to achieve commercial success?
Going into 2020, it’s undeniable that the role of the modern CPO is changing. As a company deeply embedded in the procurement and supply chain sector, we’ve gone to great lengths in our blogs to reflect the views of our peers, in considering what skills CPOs will need to continue to be successful and relevant in the next decade. In a recent writ...
