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Reskilling for higher value The value procurement brings has changed; administrative work will always matter, but Ard explains that“ it shouldn’ t be where talented people spend most of their time. Especially in a world where supply markets are more volatile and competitive, with sustainability expectations rising.”
Having AI and automation take over these repetitive tasks creates a greater opportunity to redeploy capacity to work that only humans can do well.
“ That means collaborating with suppliers on innovation and resilience, understanding true cost drivers, managing risk before it becomes disruption and shaping long-term commercial strategies that support growth,” says Ard.
He adds:“ It’ s also a mindset shift. Procurement is moving from being measured mainly on did we get the lowest price, to did we secure supply, protect performance and create competitive advantage over time?”
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