Welcome to Procurement Reimagined, a podcast by Gatekeeper. We believe traditional procurement has had its day - the world is changing and our industry needs to change with it. On the podcast we share the best practices to help you streamline your procurement processes, navigate supplier and vendor onboarding, and ultimately get the most value out of your contracts.
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Welcome to Procurement Reimagined, a podcast by Gatekeeper. We believe traditional procurement has had its day - the world is changing and our industry needs to change with it. On the podcast we share the best practices to help you streamline your procurement processes, navigate supplier and vendor onboarding, and ultimately get the most value out of your contracts.
Why Procurement Needs More Conversations, Not More Documents
Procurement Reimagined
14 minutes
9 months ago
Why Procurement Needs More Conversations, Not More Documents
In this episode of Procurement Reimagined, we discuss the evolution of procurement practices with guest Moundir Khenfous, Director of Indirect Procurement at CAE.
We explore significant procurement mistakes, the importance of focusing on people and processes before technology, and the value of transferable skills in career development. The conversation emphasises the need for procurement professionals to adapt and embrace change, fostering collaboration and agility within their organisations.
Takeaways
Don't make the paper pretty; focus on quality conversations.
Fix your people and processes before introducing technology.
Transferable skills are essential for career flexibility.
Rethink procurement processes to enhance agility.
Embrace bypasses as opportunities for improvement.
Learning agility is key to career growth.
Unlearning outdated practices is necessary for adaptation.
Procurement can lead to diverse career paths.
Enhancing stakeholder relationships improves procurement outcomes.
Creating self-serve frameworks can streamline low-risk transactions.
Key Quotes:
"Don't make the paper pretty."
"Rethink the box to infuse agility.
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Procurement Reimagined
Welcome to Procurement Reimagined, a podcast by Gatekeeper. We believe traditional procurement has had its day - the world is changing and our industry needs to change with it. On the podcast we share the best practices to help you streamline your procurement processes, navigate supplier and vendor onboarding, and ultimately get the most value out of your contracts.
