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5 Skills CPOs Want in Modern Procurement Professionals
You might have all the technical skills you need to progress in procurement. But technical skills alone aren’t enough to succeed anymore. Technical skills are no longer the priority for recruiters searching for procurement talent. During my recent conversations with some of the region’s leading CPOs and their teams, I’ve noticed that organisations are not placing … Continue reading 5 Skills CPOs Want in Modern Procurement Professionals
Bringing Big Ideas to Fruition Through SRM
Why procurement organisations hoping to bring big ideas to fruition need to focus on supplier relationship management (SRM). CPOs who want to supercharge supplier-enabled innovation need to be joined at hip with business stakeholders through common goals and KPIs. Together, we can drive down costs and find efficiencies using best-practice supplier relationship management. According to CSCMP’s 2013 research, … Continue reading Bringing Big Ideas to Fruition Through SRM