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An Exciting Time for Procurement

HICX

It’s because technology has arrived and digital has arrived for Procurement – and it’s driving us along the path to the ‘strategic’ procurement that we’ve all been dreaming about for the last decade or two.”. Procurement has, over time, become more strategic, rather than remaining purely a tactical function. ” Dr.

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Hey Procurement! It’s Time to SELL!

Supply Chain Game Changer

This has been a long standing view of Procurement and in many cases is how many still view Procurement today. People think of Procurement (inclusive of Purchasing) as the group that will find suppliers (often with the sole objective of cutting costs), negotiate deals, place purchase orders, and deal with supplier issues.

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Hey Procurement! It’s Time to SELL!

Supply Chain Game Changer

This has been a long standing view of Procurement and in many cases is how many still view Procurement today. People think of Procurement (inclusive of Purchasing) as the group that will find suppliers (often with the sole objective of cutting costs), negotiate deals, place purchase orders, and deal with supplier issues.