LIFETIME OF ACHIEVEMENT IN PROCUREMENT
A HOLISTIC APPROACH TO PROCUREMENT showcased his skills in blending strategic vision with a particular result – which led to cost savings and process improvements .
At Coupa , Michael has become a vital asset when it comes to giving businesses the power to achieve smarter spend management . Michael ’ s vision highlights the paramount importance of people , process and technology – working together to push procurement transformation .
Michael believes in a holistic approach to procurement , where the technology and human knowledge meet to form an efficient and effective procurement process . He believes procurement should not just be a cost-saving function , but a driver of business growth and competitive advantage .
Speaking to Procurement Magazine , he says : “ When we think about surviving all these external business challenges , we must be able to move quickly and decisively with a high level of confidence to optimise the opportunities that we have – no matter what the external environment is .
“ You have two choices . Either you don ’ t invest and just let that environment impact your business , or you start to think about what the art of possible is .” procurementmag . com 89