Roman Belotserkovskiy
DIGITAL PROCUREMENT
they start rolling out new tools , but where is the funding for the new roles needed in order for the use of these tools to be successful ? We need to invest ahead in order to deliver these efficiencies .”
Adding to Walden ’ s comments , Belotserkovskiy says : “ It is important to identify the aspiration for what the function is supposed to , understanding this first , makes it easier to justify investments in things like technology , it provides an anchor for the business case .”
“ Procurement isn ’ t very good with leading changes ,” continues Walden , “ it ’ s not really a professional skill that we have within procurement . We ’ re still hiring on the basis of sourcing , contracting , and supply management skills . Some procurement functions have dedicated
Roman Belotserkovskiy
TITLE : PARTNER COMPANY : MCKINSEY & COMPANY
Roman Belotserkovskiy , is a Partner , at McKinsey & Company ’ s Austin office . He is a part of the procurement practice , leading the company ’ s global work in energy and materials . For more than a decade , Belotserkovskiy has been helping local companies optimise their supply chains and procurement . procurementmag . com 69