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When procurement transformations stall the culprit is rarely the new technology, redesigned processes or updated organisational structure. More often it’s the invisible barrier of how the wider business perceives procurement – or rather, misperceives it. While we invest heavily in systems, tools and restructuring we frequently overlook a critical success factor: reshaping how the organisation… Read More
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Ever notice how procurement professionals tend to talk mostly to other procurement professionals? We attend the same conferences, follow the same influencers, and share the same content. While there’s value in our professional community, we might be limiting our impact by staying in our comfort zone. Read More
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Throughout my career in procurement across manufacturing, utilities, infrastructure, technology, and government sectors, I’ve witnessed numerous transformation attempts – some wildly successful, others that never reached their potential. Let’s explore why these well-intentioned efforts often fall short and how to avoid these common pitfalls. Read More
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I considered using a clickbait title like “Three conversations every procurement professional MUST have!” but that felt inauthentic and cheap. Read More
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I’ve spent enough time in procurement to know how we love our buzzwords. “Procurement excellence” is thrown around so much these days that I can’t help but wonder – what are we really talking about? Read More