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Here’s a comprehensive list of the top 100 skills that a Procurement Manager should master

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Mastering these skills not only optimizes procurement processes but also positions managers as strategic business partners. Master Budgeting: Practice building and managing procurement budgets aligned with organizational goals. SAP, Oracle) Procurement software (e.g., Coupa, Ariba) Data analytics tools (e.g.,

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ERP vs. Best-in-Class — What is Best for Managing the Healthcare Supply Chain

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ERP vs. Best-in-Class for Healthcare Supply Chain Management? Are ERP systems better than best-in-class supply chain solutions for managing healthcare supply chains? That’s the question we set out to answer in our recent panel discussion with Procurement and Supply Chain experts.

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Strengthening procurement – Transforming through people and skills

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In procurement, these MVPs are the professionals driving smarter and more sustainable purchasing decisions. Procurement MVPs are key to transforming the function from a cost-reduction focus to one of the greatest value generators for the organization. The Risk Manager. The Quality and Sustainability Advocate.

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A procurement digital transformation survival guide for practitioners: How to embrace digital without getting lost on the way

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Change management isnt a sidekick in this story; its the star of the show. Driving change with effective change management strategies You dont need a digital strategy. Implementation: The roll-out strategy will define where, what, how, when in terms of making the change happen and feedback loops for adaptations.

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Expanding the influence and impact of Procurement

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Identifying the need for foundational technology and processes Before joining Utz as its SVP Procurement, Ron had been consulting with the Supply Chain department working on a number of different projects. In addition, the broader supply chain organization was working to implement other new tools and processes.

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Technology is a means, not an end

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Also, not having a proper requirement management process negatively impacts a projects budget, schedule or quality. Making change management for requirement gap analysis impossible as a reference or baseline does not exist. The disconnect often occurs because of insufficient change management.

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Who are Procurement’s 2025 AI’s Oscar Piastri, Lando Norris, and Max Verstappen

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Poll Time The following is a poll that was posted in the Global & Purchasing Supply Chain Professionals LinkedIn Group, which has over 164,000 members. Reality: No one invested time in proper training, and category managers are still relying on spreadsheets. What is the edge one driver has over another?