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Expanding the influence and impact of Procurement

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However, although Utz Brands enjoys a long and successful history, Ron understood that he had to be prudent and efficient with the dollars available to invest in technology because he did not have the budget that larger competitors have to spend. The post Expanding the influence and impact of Procurement appeared first on Spend Matters.

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Stakeholder management in procurement digital transformation: Why, what, how?

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However, the reality is that stakeholders, including budget owners, business units, etc., largely control procurements level of influence. Procurements ability to engage, influence and align with stakeholders determines the extent to which digital transformation efforts deliver sustainable and measurable benefits.

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

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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., SAP, Oracle) Procurement software (e.g., Coupa, Ariba) Data analytics tools (e.g.,

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What About Procurement Objectives?

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Financial Objectives Budget Management: Monitor and manage procurement budgets to ensure spending stays within approved limits. Decide what is worth investing in, if there is no budget enquire, what might you be able to trade, what might already exist for other departments where the upfront fee has already been paid.

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New data shows an uptick in recruitment following the Budget: but will it last? 

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This is no doubt driven by an uptick in business confidence following the skills-focused Budget announced in mid-March and reports from the Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR) stating that the UK will avoid a recession this year.

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New data shows an uptick in recruitment following the Budget: but will it last? 

Procurement Heads

This is no doubt driven by an uptick in business confidence following the skills-focused Budget announced in mid-March and reports from the Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR) stating that the UK will avoid a recession this year.

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How to Build Procurement Influence – and Why it Matters

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Pain Points in Procurement Series How to Build Procurement Influence and Why it Matters How to build procurement influence as a way to stay engaged with other business functions, drive value, and achieve more desirable outcomes. The problem lies with a lack of influence. Why do so many companies lack procurement influence?