PROCUREMENT STRATEGY
Based on our own experiences , you need core values that are relatable to your employees , a bunch of culture evangelists who can take it to all levels of the company , and you need to build multi-level interaction programmes to educate and enable people to practise .
But coming up with a framework for the right kind of culture is one thing ; implementing it is another . You need to have the right technology to adapt the processes and policies that meet your cultural values . It helps you to enable employees to demonstrate culturally acceptable behaviours with ease . AR : At the end of the day , procurement is a people business , too . Strategies and policies are one thing , but people must align and buy into the statement , otherwise it ’ s just a piece of paper . Nurturing and leading change is critical with existing teams to keep everyone engaged ( especially ones with longer careers ). Recruiting people with culture in mind drives the wanted change . Seeking profiles that bring the best out in the whole team enables culture change and growth . Positive challenging of status quo and continuous improvement is needed , too .
Outside of talent , the role of technology is also essential for enabling the right kind of culture . Without suitable solutions there is the will but not the way , which can lead to
56 July 2022