“ IT IS IMPORTANT FOR PROCUREMENT LEADERS TO EFFECTIVELY COMMUNICATE THE ADVANTAGES OF NEW TECHNOLOGY TO THEIR TEAMS ”
models will not only survive but also thrive , while those who fail to do so will fall behind .
Procurement and the culture of transformation As procurement promotes this new culture of transformation and agility , its people must embrace new skills , becoming relationship managers with business stakeholders and suppliers ; or consultants and trusted advisors with deep business understanding ; or problem solvers who have the flexibility and innovative ideas to meet the new challenges and disruption that lie ahead .
Hausman says , “ procurement has the unique opportunity to increase its impact across the organisation by partnering with business stakeholders and external suppliers via seamless , connected digital channels to drive better sourcing outcomes – leveraging AI-powered technology is the way to drive this pioneering new culture of collaboration and innovation , all while delivering better business outcomes .” procurementmag . com 51